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LongevityWellness Resort
€50
(Lugar
doMontinho, Caldas deMonchique, tel:
282 240 110)With sweeping views of themountains
aroundMonchique, this is a great spot to sample
fantastic gourmet food without having to worry about
the calories. Highly nutritious and balancedmeals
include“power”salads, smoked salmon flatbreads
and – surprisingly – a range of burgers including the
Longevity burger withAtlantic tuna.
Âncora Bar
(11 Rua 1 de Maio, tel: 919 663
310) The“anchor”bar is a good place to
berth yourself on the edge of Faro’s nightlife zone.This
nautical-themed bar has a laid-back crowd, gentle
sounds and a good range of beers, wines and spirits.
Loulé
A little inland fromFaro, Loulé is famed
for its onion-domed foodmarket, though
best of all is the town’s Saturdaymarket on a stretch
of land below the church of Nossa Senhora da
Piedade. Here, you’ll find a fascinatingmedley of
clothes, ceramics and knick-knacks sold by some of
the region’s biggest characters.
Faro
Quinta do Lago
It’s an easy drive west of Faro
to Quinta do Lago, one of the region’s most
upmarket resorts.Take the wooden bridge across
the Ria Formosa to reach its fantastic beach, Praia de
Anção, whose sands stretch for miles.
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FromtheAirport
Visit the Europcar desk
for special car hire rates.
Taxi
Pre-book your taxi at
easyJet.com.The fare to Faro is
about €10,Albufeira €50 and
Lagos €90.
Bus
Local buses depart for Faro
bus station every 40–60minutes.
Tickets: €1.65. Eva buses go to
various other destinations.
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