Portugal Travel Guide 🏖️ Skip Lisbon—Head to Faro First!
After reading a post titled "Not that the South of France isn’t worth it, but Faro is just better value!", I was instantly sold on this charming southern Portuguese town 🤤. With direct flights from Manchester for just £20-£40 (including luggage!), Faro—a sun-drenched gem under £400—stole my heart in one trip! Why Faro? ☀️ Perfect 18°C weather | 🥗 Delicious & affordable food | 👭 Friendly locals, few tourists | 🌅 Breathtaking beach sunsets 📍 Faro City Walk Guide 1️⃣ Must-See Spot: Praia de Faro Beach Sunset 🌅 Location: Praia de Faro 📸 Vibes: Stunning beach villas, cozy cafés, and seaside restaurants (check my pics for recommendations!). 2️⃣ Transport Tips 🚌 Option 1: Take Bus #16 from the city center. ⛴️ Option 2: Hop on the scenic ferry (round-trip €3.9!). The views are chef’s kiss—see my live pics! 3️⃣ Shopping? Keep It Simple 🛍️ Faro isn’t super commercialized—save souvenirs for Lisbon. But visit the downtown mall at night for: 🎄 A giant Christmas tree (with Insta-worthy lights!) 🧑🎄 Multiple Santa Claus cutouts ready for photos! 4️⃣ Food Adventures 🥧 Pasteis de Nata: Grabbed one from a busy local spot (sweet but perfect with coffee ☕). 🍽️ Dining: Restaurants were packed with locals—zero tourists. They stared at me like I was an alien 👽. 5️⃣ Language Barrier? 🗣️ 90% locals speak only Portuguese (shocking, right?!). One told me: "We learn English in primary school… then forget it by uni." Bring Google Translate! 6️⃣ Photo Ops Everywhere 📸 Beaches: Effortlessly picturesque. 🖼️ Old Town: Feels like a oil painting. 🍊 Random Orange Trees: Everywhere—do people even pick them?! 7️⃣ Crazy Affordable Prices ☕ Coffee: ~€1 | 🌭 Hot dog + fries: ~€2 (portion shocked me!) | 🚌 Bus: €1.8-2.8 | 🍽️ Meal: €15-20/pax #UKStudents #ChristmasTravel #Portugal #Faro #StudyAbroad #SouthernEurope #Lisbon
