Iberian Peninsula & Balkans

A historic city on the Algarve, Faro was the last Moorish stronghold in Portugal. Walking the sun bleached cobbled streets you see the hustle and bustle of a thousand tourists, with locals tending to their every need. The architecture is reminiscent of a lot of Spanish cities that had once been occupied by the Moors. A mix of Moorish, Spanish and Roman features; the statues of local saints hidden in high places to bless the area. The key standout for me is the hundreds of stork nests precariously perched on pretty much every gable end, tower or post. A vibrant town with very little to actually do other than sit, drink coffee, and observe.Read more