Ilha do Farol, Barrier island settlement in Ria Formosa Natural Park, Portugal
The island extends over 6 kilometers of white sand beaches alongside clear waters, connecting with neighboring Ilha da Culatra through continuous shoreline.
The Cape Santa Maria Lighthouse, constructed in 1851, stands 50 meters tall and continues to guide maritime navigation along the Algarve coast.
The local community maintains traditional fishing practices while inhabiting white, blue, and yellow houses that form a characteristic coastal village.
Regular ferry services operate from Faro and Olhão, with journeys taking approximately 30 minutes to reach the island's western dock.
Two separate piers serve different sections of the island, positioned 3.5 kilometers apart, allowing visitors to explore both Farol and Culatra communities.
Location: Faro (Sé e São Pedro)
Address: Ilha do Farol, 8000 Faro, Portugal 8005-554 Faro Faro 8005-554 Faro Faro
GPS coordinates: 36.97573,-7.86515
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:18
The inland Algarve contains nature reserves, medieval castles, and Roman ruins. The region includes thermal springs in Monchique, the red sandstone castle of Silves, and the bone chapel in Faro. Natural parks like Ria Formosa host multiple bird species. Historical villages, coastal fortresses, and lighthouses mark the landscape.
Capela dos Ossos
7.4 km
Ria Formosa Nature Park
5.2 km
Cabo de Santa Maria Lighthouse
137 m
Palacete Belmarço
7.4 km
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Faro)
7.4 km
Praia da Culatra
4.7 km
Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
7.2 km
Palácio Fialho
6.7 km
Igreja e Convento da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco
7.2 km
Ermida de Santo António do Alto
6.9 km
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Pé da Cruz
7.2 km
Celeiro na cerca do Convento de São Francisco
7.2 km
Casa de José Maria Assis
7.5 km
Olhão towers
5.7 km
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário, matriz de Olhão, e Capela de Nosso Senhor dos Aflitos
6 km
D. Afonso III
7.4 km
Mercado Municipal de Olhão
5.7 km
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário, matriz de Olhão
6 km
Câmara Municipal de Olhão
5.9 km
Golada Range Front Light
1.1 km
Edifício do Compromisso Marítimo
6 km
Edifício da Alfândega
5.8 km
Farolim do Molhe Este da Barra de Faro-Olhão
1.4 km
Conjunto dos Hangares e do Comando da Guarda Fiscal
1.5 km
Farolim do Molhe Oeste da Barra de Faro-Olhão
1.4 km
Capela de Nosso Senhor dos Aflitos
6 km
Faro - Barra Nova Light
618 m
Casa Dr. Carlos Fuzeta
6 kmReviews
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