Flights to Faro Airport

Flights to Faro Airport set you up for trips to the postcard-worthy beaches of the Algarve. This part of Portugal is all about sun, sea and sand, and has Spain’s neighbouring Costas looking over their shoulders at the competition. British holidaymakers flock here for the pristine waterfronts, family-friendly hotels and highly rated golf courses. For a sunbathing session on one of the top sandy sweeps, head to Albufeira, Alvor or Lagos. The first of the three’s one of the most-popular tourist spots in the region – serving up an old town that’s teeming with culture, and beaches that cover tanning and watersports alike. Nature, theme and water parks crop up as you move away from the beaches. Among them are Slide & Splash – a huge waterpark north of Carvoeiro – and Zoomarine, where animal attractions are side-by-side with theme park rides. Adults can sip a cocktail beside the chic, yacht-filled harbour of Vilamoura, and children can spend time paddling in the shallows on Praia da Rocha beach. Play a round of golf on one of the region’s top-drawer courses – there are more than 30 to pick from along the coastline, so you’re never far from somewhere to practise your swing. For something on the quieter side, visit the peaceful village of Olhos d’Agua, or watch the fishing boats cast off from Armacao de Pera’s waterfront. International flights from 13 UK airports fly direct to Faro Airport.