Faro is the gateway to the Algarve — and one of Portugal’s most underrated food cities. Away from the tourist trail, Faro’s old town hides some of the finest traditional Portuguese cooking in the south, built around the exceptional seafood of the Atlantic coast. Fresh cataplana, grilled octopus, and the Algarve’s famous clam dishes are staples of the local table, washed down with crisp Vinho Verde or local Algarve wines. From the charming restaurants around the Praça do Giraldo to the waterfront seafood spots overlooking the Ria Formosa lagoon, our guide covers the best Faro has to offer.
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