Called " Harun " by the Arabs, lies in the heart of the delta river " Ria Formosa ",
and is also the district capital of the Algarve. In this city you can find the University and the International Airport. " Vila Adentro ", Faro's oldest historical centre, is
worth seeing with the well-preserved buildings, gate towers, the castle wall and also the City Hall.
The coastal strip accommodates besides the protected area Ria Formosa, innumerable islands and peninsulas with the fine sand beaches only reachable by boat.
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