Faro FARO is not a resort town. It is an earnest Portuguese provincial capital. The airport, about 7 km from the centre, is the closest most visitors get to it. This is a pity because it has a number of attractions. Best of all is the old walled town with its quiet, cobbled streets and its 16th- 17th-and-18th century buildings. To get there, follow the centro signs to the Praca D. Francisco ...