FARO PORTUGAL | First Impressions of the Algarve city

[@PhilTravel]

Great info of places to visit and eat in Faro town. Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you. It's great to hear from you, and to know that you found this video helpful.

[@JenShea]

Terrific tour of Faro! Muito obrigada ~ Personally it’s not high on my visit list but no doubt I’ll get there, eventually. You two need to carry Sporks! xo

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Jen! It's always so wonderful to hear from you 🙏😀 Faro was interesting, it was amazing to see how many planes flew in every day... the starting place for so many tourists visiting the Algarve! We actually bought Sporks for our 40 week overland trip around Africa in 2010-2011, but they soon broke! I have a great metal set that I bought in South Africa but I have no idea where I've stored them! 🤣 ~ Mandy 😁😀

[@cindybruin4888]

Another great video guys, you always seems to show me something new about a place I have visited. The streets looked very clean, so nice. And not too crowded. I have visited the Bone Chapel in Faro, a lot smaller than the one in Evora but the same idea. Odd! I have a photo but don't know how to add it to this comment. Looking forward to video on the beach!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks Cindy. We love to wander and just see what we find. So you get to see not only the main tourist sites but the backstreet discoveries too. 😊. The bone chapel was closed on the Sunday we went there unfortunately. I was wondering what it looked inside. 🤔 Is it possible for you to post that picture on our Facebook page? I'm rather curious. No worries if you can't. 👍 ~ Lee

[@bfig6482]

Looks absolutely beautiful! My parents are from Azores (the islands) and are now in the mainland visiting for three weeks. You guys highly motivated them to go to the mainland and visit and hope to find a nice place to retire. Always appreciate you guys and your videos and thoughtful tips and positive attitude! Cheers from Florida!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you Brandon. We're so pleased that you've found our videos helpful and we hope your parents can find their perfect place to retire here. There are so many wonderful options. Best of luck. 👍

[@azedamaravilhosa9096]

Olá! I'm from faro and I loved watching this video, because I'm so used to walking through these streets every day that I don't notice the true beauty of my city. seeing it from the perspective of someone who is here for the first time is amazing! I found this video adorable to see the happiness on this couple's faces. ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment! There are so many lovely sights in Faro and we had such a great time exploring. I just wish we'd had more time as I know there was loads more to see! ~ Mandy 😁😀

[@FrugalTravellers]

Olá. We're so glad you enjoyed this video. It's great to know that a local person can benefit from it as well as tourists who want to visit. It is a lovely part of the country and we were so happy to be there. 😁 Thanks so much for your kind words. 🤗

[@prosperouspsw]

Loving your videos saved us a fortune going from stem to stern here in Portugal. Thank you so much. Going to take your suggestion tonight with hubby and cousin for the sangrias and tapas

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hope you have a great time and you enjoy your evening out. We loved that place. 😍

[@lucchese20]

Olà M&L-We visited Faro last year but missed the market. 😢 Far from the marina (as you noted) but looks rather grand. We also missed the bones chapel so I guess we’ll have to visit both on our next visit to Faro and Tavira. Thanks for showing the train. I don’t believe many visitors know about it. We used it this and last year all the time. Can be convenient if the station is close to the city or town. Cheers. 👍🏻

[@FrugalTravellers]

Olá 😊 There is a bit to see in Faro. Probably not our favourite Algarve city tbh but glad we spent some time there and looked around. Shame the chapel of bones was closed when we passed by. I've seen pictures of it inside and it's definitely worth a visit if you can. The train is certainly a great way to get from one place to another in the Algarve. Fast, comfortable and way cheaper than the bus. 👍😊 ~ Lee

[@shapeoftimes]

Beautiful tour guys, definitely worth the visit. We hope to get there next year and spend some time in Portugal. Till then, greetings from Canada! 🙂

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you. Hope you get to make it to Portugal next year. So many cool places to see here. 😊👍 ~ Lee

[@elricko9077]

Gorgeous, I can’t wait to go there myself 👍

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's got some lovely parts. Wait til you see the beach. 😍. Enjoy your trip there. 👍

[@carolinacadabra8278]

Don’t know how I missed this. What a lovely intro to Faro. Going on my (long and ever-expanding) list!

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's great. We enjoyed our short stay there. I just really like the Algarve. ❤️

[@carolinacadabra8278]

Out of curiosity, what was your favorite town there?

[@cakeonyourface]

Hi guys! I’m currently sat outside at Montaditos with my massive sangria! I’ve spent a few days in Faro and Albufeira and absolutely loved it. Just wanted to come back to you to say thanks for making these videos 💛

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh, that's absolutely brilliant! I miss 100 Montaditos... such a great bargain on Wednesdays and Sundays! We're currently in Bangkok so have loads of delicious food all around, but I could definitely handle a massive glass of sangria in this humidity 🥳😁 Thank you for your lovely comment and such wonderful feedback! It really gives us a boost on those days when everything seems too hard & we're tempted to pack it all in, so J hope you know how much we appreciate your support! ~ Mandy 🙏😀😁

[@maxfella]

Hi guys, Good job, as always. I was wondering you're gonna visit Altura and Castro Marim?

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Max. Thanks a lot 😁 We've moved on from Algarve now so won't be able to go there this time but would love to go and see around Tavira another time. We'll keep these places in mind. 👍😊 ~ Lee

[@silvanamoen7581]

Very beautiful in what area it’s this in the Algarve ? I been to Portimao and Lagos ,Albufeira ? Not sure about seeing this part town ? Would like to go there next trip ? Thanks for your beautiful videos all time !❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Silvana. Faro is further east from Albufeira, and has one of the 3 airports in Portugal, so is a popular tourist destination. It was interesting to visit but I prefer Portimão and Lagos, maybe because of the beautiful beaches... Praia da Rocha is amazing! Thank you so much for your kind words, and we really appreciate you taking the time to comment! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@letsgotravel6724]

Thankyou for sharing i am going to Portugal in 2 Months actualy we were going to stay in Albufeira few Day's, Portimao, and Lagos but we are Landing in Faro now i want to enclude a Day stay to explore faro🙂.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Nice one 👍 Hope you get to see Faro as it is really nice. We really enjoyed our time in Portimão too. It'll be a lovely time of the year to be there. 😁 ~ Lee

[@tommyj7766]

Thanks for sharing. I'm travelling here next month 🙂

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're pleased you enjoyed this video, Thomas, and hope you have an excellent time in Faro next month 😁🇵🇹

[@danil6408]

Hi wonderful travellers! I was just in the Algarve couple weeks ago and its one of the most beautiful beaches I have experienced in my life! Just curious how you both managed to stay in Portugal for over a year now? I am jealous! Portugal is such an amazing country with the most kindest and humble people!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Dani! We completely agree with your lovely comment... Portugal is amazing and the people are wonderful! We were fortunate to be eligible for residency under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement as arrived before December 31st 2020... and are so happy to be here! ~ Mandy 😁❤🇵🇹

[@stephenlewis2084]

Planning to visit the Algarve in January, including 3 nights in Faro. Currently in Porto 😁

[@FrugalTravellers]

Nice one, Stephen. The weather can be very pleasant down there in January. Have a great trip. 😊👍 ~ Lee

[@PlanetImo]

Those storks' nests! Woweeee!

[@FrugalTravellers]

They are a serious work of art. Big enough for a human to sleep in although I don't think the stork would like it. 😂 ~ Lee

[@elvico2216]

Just booked for the end of march. £300 for the 2 of us all in isn't a bad deal . Great video

[@FrugalTravellers]

We hope you have an excellent time, and that was definitely a great price! Thank you for your lovely comment! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@thomas7433]

Great intro to Faro 😉

[@FrugalTravellers]

You are most welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@PlanetImo]

Ohh! The live snails were a bit of a shock.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yeh we gave them a wide berth. 😂

[@saragomes6242]

Feira de artesanato

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for pointing that out, Sara. My mistake. 😬. ~ Lee

[@sanimadhani9129]

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[@FrugalTravellers]

We are so pleased you enjoyed this video 😁🥰

[@nathansmiddy]

For me, I'm staying at Paladim Alagoamar Hotel for 2 weeks next year, while I also visit Zoomarine for 3 days, seems jet2 offer me a 3-day ticket pass to the park! What is still on my mind now, do you have any issues with you filming in public streets or the shops?

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's great that they offer you a 3 Day pass. Hope you enjoy it. 👍 We always try and be respectful of personal space in public places so don't have any issues. If shops request no photo or video we'll respect that too. Hope you found this useful. 😊👍

[@paulnbrenda358]

Are the orange trees the same one as in Athens, Greece? where you cant eat the orange cause its nasty. They are only for show.

[@FrugalTravellers]

They probably are related, Paul. These are definitely for show only and have a nasty, bitter taste. This probably explains why people don't nick them all. 🤣😊👍 ~ Lee

[@pameladoar2415]

What time of year was this filmed?

[@FrugalTravellers]

This was the very first week of June if I remember, so the beginning of summer. Oops, we should have mentioned that in the video. 😬 😊

[@susanhighfield3370]

We live in Tavira it's gorgeous here.

[@FrugalTravellers]

How wonderful, Susan! We so want to visit Tavira... maybe next year! Thank you for taking the time to comment, we really appreciate it! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@jetfowl]

Faro is just so hot. Too hot for me.

[@FrugalTravellers]

I have to agree it's pretty hot in the summer 🔥

[@artistak1]

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[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you 🙏 We're happy you like the videos and hope that you they will be of use to you. Good luck in your retirement. 😊

[@irvz2087]

My first impression was pretty annoying.. Bus at airport was cash only but driver 9pm wouldn't accept my 50 euro note even though she had lots of change at her fingertips.. She said get change from coffee shop in airport Do they expect foreigners to all arrive with a float of foreign currency in their pockets? Good thing coffee shop took it or I'll have been stranded at night Overall though Portugal seems to have more modest people than Spain

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's always tricky getting on a bus with large denomination notes... the buses we use in the UK don't give change so it's even more difficult! We're pleased you resolved things and hope you had a great time in Portugal! ~ Mandy 😁😀

[@irvz2087]

@@FrugalTravellers i can't see why they won't accept large notes in some situations.. Especially when they have plenty of change and their disposal and a customer has just arrived in the country at night Im from uk too so I know a bit about it Surely it's ok to help someone in need when theres no inconvenience rather than just saying 'rules are rules' People have been mugged and raped because of being left stranded by bus drivers being hell bent on their unflexible rules

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@irvz2087 Yes, it can leave people in a dangerous situation. ~ Mandy

[@peat6154]

Seems pretty obvious to me. Have some small change for the bus. Alternatively whinge on KZbin.

[@TMAllBest]

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[@FrugalTravellers]

первый, أول , első 😁😂😁