Portugal Travel Guide šļø Skip LisbonāHead to Faro First!
After reading a post titled "Not that the South of France isnāt worth it, but Faro is just better value!", I was instantly sold on this charming southern Portuguese town š¤¤. With direct flights from Manchester for just Ā£20-Ā£40 (including luggage!), Faroāa sun-drenched gem under Ā£400āstole my heart in one trip! Why Faro? āļø Perfect 18Ā°C weather | š„ Delicious & affordable food | š Friendly locals, few tourists | š Breathtaking beach sunsets š Faro City Walk Guide 1ļøā£ Must-See Spot: Praia de Faro Beach Sunset š Location: Praia de Faro šø Vibes: Stunning beach villas, cozy cafĆ©s, and seaside restaurants (check my pics for recommendations!). 2ļøā£ Transport Tips š Option 1: Take Bus #16 from the city center. ā“ļø Option 2: Hop on the scenic ferry (round-trip ā¬3.9!). The views are chefās kissāsee my live pics! 3ļøā£ Shopping? Keep It Simple šļø Faro isnāt super commercializedāsave souvenirs for Lisbon. But visit the downtown mall at night for: š A giant Christmas tree (with Insta-worthy lights!) š§āš Multiple Santa Claus cutouts ready for photos! 4ļøā£ Food Adventures š„§ Pasteis de Nata: Grabbed one from a busy local spot (sweet but perfect with coffee ā). š½ļø Dining: Restaurants were packed with localsāzero tourists. They stared at me like I was an alien š½. 5ļøā£ Language Barrier? š£ļø 90% locals speak only Portuguese (shocking, right?!). One told me: "We learn English in primary schoolā¦ then forget it by uni." Bring Google Translate! 6ļøā£ Photo Ops Everywhere šø Beaches: Effortlessly picturesque. š¼ļø Old Town: Feels like a oil painting. š Random Orange Trees: Everywhereādo people even pick them?! 7ļøā£ Crazy Affordable Prices ā Coffee: ~ā¬1 | š Hot dog + fries: ~ā¬2 (portion shocked me!) | š Bus: ā¬1.8-2.8 | š½ļø Meal: ā¬15-20/pax #UKStudents #ChristmasTravel #Portugal #Faro #StudyAbroad #SouthernEurope #Lisbon
