Inside the Algarve's often-ignored Old Town where you can get from border control to beach in five minutes - and avoid the crowds

Layla Nicholson was left 'pleasantly surprised' after booking a 24-hour trip to Faro's Old Town, where she basked in 30C sunshine, feasted on octopus salad and explored cobbled streets.

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May 4, 2026 - 12:04
Inside the Algarve's often-ignored Old Town where you can get from border control to beach in five minutes - and avoid the crowds
Layla Nicholson was left 'pleasantly surprised' after booking a 24-hour trip to Faro's Old Town, where she basked in 30C sunshine, feasted on octopus salad and explored cobbled streets.
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