Flying to Faro

Known internationally has having some of the best beaches in the world, the southern coast of Portugal is always a popular holiday destination. That is why there are plenty of flights Faro bound because Faro is the region’s capital and therefore the most obvious place to fly into.

In fact, three of the top 10 beaches in Portugal are on the Algarve along the coast where Faro is situated almost in the middle. For easy flights Faro is the perfect place to land to explore the town, the rest of the coast, and also inland which is much less developed.

Information on the sorts of flights Faro accommodates

For bargain flights Faro is the place to go; it is such a busy destination that many budget and charter airlines use it as their base on the Algarve. For international flights Faro has an international airport, the only one in the south. For last minute flights Faro is a good option, especially during the summer months when volume of flights Faro bound are high and turnover is quick.

Once you have landed from your flight Faro is a mere four miles away and is easily reached by local buses, which takes about 25 minutes. If you prefer a more private journey into town after your flight Faro taxi drivers and car rental companies will oblige. After your flight Faro airport can offer the conveniences of a cash machine, bank, post office and tourist centre.

The beaches of Faro

This is why most people come - to lie on, turn brown and spend their days relaxing on. After your flight Faro beaches seem so welcoming with the sun blazing down and the cool waters of the Atlantic ready to embrace you.

The town beach, Praia de Faro, is a long stretch of golden sand with the advantage of being both sea-facing and with a more sheltered lagoon side. However being a town beach, it is very close to all amenities and also to the airport so you are likely to see and hear the flights Faro bound overhead.

For a quieter retreat, catch a ferry over to Farol to a sandbar beach. Alternatively there is a longer boat journey of over two hours to Ilha Deserta, part of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa and the most southerly mainland point of Portugal. Here is a glorious stretch of sand, perfect for a picnic as there are not so many amenities. For a proper day trip, make the effort to get to Ilha de Tavira, a 10 mile beach backed by sand dunes.

For ease of flights Faro could not be simpler; it is in a great situation and offers the holidaymaker everything they could ask for in a summer holiday. But do not forget winter time too when flights Faro bound could be even cheaper.

Check out fares through BudgetAir Canada where you can compare prices from all different airlines and then book the flights Faro bound that are best suited to you. Then you know you are on to a winner.