Faro is the Capital of Algarve situated in the southern province of the Portugal . After Tsunami Faro was declared as the capital of Faro, as the former capital was heavily damaged by it. Faro was one of the few major towns which were saved from the destruction caused by Tsunami. Faro was saved because of the six barrier island. Faro is located in the hills and valleys of the southern province. Faro is thus a popular tourist spot, which attracts tourist and the holidaymakers who plans a multitude of activities.

Here at Faro people can surf, bike and do various things. This is a perfect holiday destination for the sports loving person and also for those who came here for relieving stress.

The city is rich in culture and history. Throughout the streets of Faro you can yourself see the mixture of Roman and Arab influences. Faro is surrounded by the Roman walls from the around the 9 th century. In Faro within the 9 th century Roman wall you can see a 13 th century cathedral as well as a Bishop's palace and a museum of architecture. The 13 th century Cathedral faces towards the Episcopal Palace. Episcopal Palace adds to the charm and the culture of the city. From the coastal region it is about 7 km away.

If you want to explore more of Faro then you should drive up to the mountains. For his it's best that you hire a car from Faro. If you have a car hired then you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and the historic ancient chapels. Hiring a car at Faro is cheaper in rates. Most of the car hiring companies is franchised. So they are bound to take good care of their customers.Car hiring company of Faro provide you car according to your taste and they give you the best and the well maintained car. But always be sure before hiring the car, that the company you are interested in is genuine. This is so because of the massive increase in car hiring companies at Faro and also to ensure that they are not fake. Car helps you travel all round in and out of Faro and view all the scenic and the historic places without wasting any time. You can even shop a lot without thinking about how to manage the shopping bags. You can conveniently place you bags in the car and view the beauty of the city.