IATA CODE: FAO

Beaches Near Faro Airport (FAO)

The premier gateway to Portugal’s Algarve coast. Fast 30–50 minute highway access via the A22 to Praia da Marinha, Benagil Cave, Praia da Rocha, and Lagos.

Car Rental Logistics: Picking up your car at Faro gives immediate access to the scenic N125 and A22 coastal corridor.

Under 35 Minutes Drive (1 Beaches)

Praia da Falesia in Olhos de Agua, Algarve, Portugal
#1
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Praia da Falesia

4.3
Olhos de Agua, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
20.6°C sea
53/day
Golden Sand
33°C• Kids

35 to 65 Minutes Drive (9 Beaches)

Praia do Barril in Algarve (Tavira), Portugal
#2
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Praia do Barril

4.4
Algarve (Tavira), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
22.4°C sea
42/day
White Sand
29°C• Kids
Praia de São Rafael in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
#3
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Praia de São Rafael

4.4
Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
20.3°C sea
38/day
Golden Sand
33°C• Kids
Praia da Coelha in Algarve (Albufeira), Portugal
#4
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Praia da Coelha

4.5
Algarve (Albufeira), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
22.4°C sea
40/day
Golden Sand
28°C• Kids
Ilha de Tavira in Tavira, Algarve, Portugal
#5
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Ilha de Tavira

4.6
Tavira, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
22°C sea
33/day
Golden Sand
34°C• Scenic
Praia da Albandeira in Algarve (Lagoa), Portugal
#6

Praia da Albandeira

4.5
Algarve (Lagoa), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
22.4°C sea
35/day
Golden Sand
28°C• Kids
Praia de Cacela Velha in Cacela Velha, Algarve, Portugal
#7

Praia de Cacela Velha

4.6
Cacela Velha, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
22°C sea
30/day
Golden Sand
34°C• Kids
Praia da Marinha in Algarve, Portugal
#8
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Praia da Marinha

4.3
Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
20.3°C sea
33/day
Golden Sand
33°C• Scenic
Praia do Carvalho in Algarve (Lagoa), Portugal
#9
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Praia do Carvalho

4.5
Algarve (Lagoa), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
22.4°C sea
28/day
Golden Sand
28°C• Scenic
Benagil Beach & Cave in Algarve, Portugal
#10

Benagil Beach & Cave

4.3
Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
20.3°C sea
30/day
Golden Sand
33°C• Scenic

Day-Trip Drives (65+ Minutes) (13 Beaches)

Praia da Rocha in Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
#11
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Praia da Rocha

4.1
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.9°C sea
55/day
Golden Sand
33°C• Kids
Praia dos Três Irmãos in Algarve (Portimão / Alvor), Portugal
#12
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Praia dos Três Irmãos

4.4
Algarve (Portimão / Alvor), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
22.4°C sea
45/day
White Sand
28°C• Kids
Praia do Camilo in Lagos, Portugal
#13
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Praia do Camilo

4.2
Lagos, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.9°C sea
30/day
Golden Sand
33°C• Scenic
Praia Dona Ana in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
#14
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Praia Dona Ana

4.2
Lagos, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.9°C sea
37/day
Rocky Cove
33°C• Scenic
Praia da Luz in Luz, Algarve, Portugal
#15
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Praia da Luz

4.3
Luz, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.9°C sea
54/day
Golden Sand
33°C• Kids
Praia do Amado in Carrapateira, Algarve, Portugal
#16
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Praia do Amado

4.3
Carrapateira, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.5°C sea
38/day
Golden Sand
32°C• Scenic
Praia do Martinhal in Sagres, Algarve, Portugal
#17
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Praia do Martinhal

4.1
Sagres, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.5°C sea
54/day
Golden Sand
32°C• Kids
Praia da Bordeira in Carrapateira, Algarve, Portugal
#18

Praia da Bordeira

4.1
Carrapateira, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.5°C sea
37/day
Golden Sand
32°C• Kids
Praia da Arrifana in Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal
#19
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Praia da Arrifana

4.1
Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.2°C sea
36/day
Rocky Cove
32°C• Scenic
Praia de Odeceixe in Aljezur, Costa Vicentina, Portugal
#20
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Praia de Odeceixe

4.4
Aljezur, Costa Vicentina, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.2°C sea
31/day
Golden Sand
32°C• Scenic
Praia do Castelejo in Algarve (Costa Vicentina), Portugal
#21
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Praia do Castelejo

4.2
Algarve (Costa Vicentina), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.8°C sea
35/day
Golden Sand
26°C• Scenic
Praia do Beliche in Sagres, Algarve, Portugal
#22

Praia do Beliche

4.2
Sagres, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.5°C sea
34/day
Rocky Cove
32°C• Scenic
Praia da Zambujeira do Mar in Alentejo, Costa Vicentina, Portugal
#23
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Praia da Zambujeira do Mar

4.3
Alentejo, Costa Vicentina, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean
19.1°C sea
34/day
Golden Sand
32°C• Scenic