Its privileged location serves equally business clients and leisure guests who can easily visit the historical centre, do a bit of shopping or just sit in one of the many nearby esplanades and watch the world pass by. For the more active we suggest the nautical sports in Ria Formosa or to enjoy a boat trip to its islands known by its fine white sand and crystal clear water. Faro is an ideal and central point for several excursions along the coast and inland and it is also fairly close to many reputable golf courses.

The new four-star Hotel Faro enjoys an outstanding location in Faro,
capital of the Algarve. It is the perfect place to combine business
with pleasure, or to use as a base for exploring the region at leisure.
A new purpose-built conference room will be open during 2005 to complement its other facilities.
The hotel faces the city's marina, from which boat taxis can take you to
the soft sandy beaches on the beautiful islands in the Ria Formosa Natural
Park. The old town, much of which has been carefully restored, is close
by.

One of the most popular areas of downtown Faro, the traditional
shopping streets and a choice of bars and restaurants, is on the doorstep.
At the end of a hard day's work, or a gentle day's leisure, what could be
nicer than enjoying a drink on the rooftop terrace, with its panoramic
views over the historic city and out towards the ocean?

The Hotel Faro: the heart of the city, the heart of the Algarve.

90 modern rooms including 3 suites, all fully fitted and equipped with:

- Full en-suite bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Cable TV / Radio
- Internet connection
- Direct dial telephone
- Mini bar
- Free personal safe
- Room service

Other facilities:

- Restaurant 'Ria Formosa' with fabulous views across the Ria Formosa

- Bar with terrace offering panoramic views of the city and the islands of the Ria Formosa

- Conference and meeting rooms for up to 100 people
- Private, underground, paid parking for 70 vehicles

Close to the Hotel Faro:

- Faro Marina, Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and the 'Old City', the heart of historical Faro

- Surrounded by the original walls, all within walking distance of the hotel

- Downtown Faro offers a wide choice of nightlife, traditional pedestrian shopping streets,
restaurants and cafés

- Choice of cinemas at Forum Algarve (only 1km away)
Within easy reach

- The islands of the Ria Formosa and their white sandy beaches are a 15-minute boat ride away,
Faro Island is a 15-minute drive.

- Within 25km there are 12 golf courses, including Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura

- The trans-Algarve motorway, the Via do Infante, gives direct links to Lisbon (345km) and
Seville (210km)

- Faro mainline railway station, with fast links to Lisbon and regular services along the Algarve,
is less than 1km from the hotel. Main bus station, 400 metres.

- Faro International Airport, with direct links to the main European capitals, is just 7km away.

- Forum Algarve, a major shopping and leisure