Breakfast The self-service Continental breakfast is taken in the breakfast room or inner courtyard (weather permitting) on the ground floor between 08:30am and 10:30am. An earlier breakfast can be ordered providing guests request it from the reception before 10:00pm on the previous day. Disabled Facilities Some rooms are equipped with facilities for disabled guests. Other Services The hotel includes bar service and wireless internet connection. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, telephone, cable television, and air conditioning. A lift facilitates access to all floors. Taxi and car hire can be made through the reception desk. Receptionists at our 24-hour front desk are happy to discuss and book tours on your behalf. Laundry Guests may order laundry service through the reception where a price list may also be obtained. Secure Parking Secure parking is available in the hotel's underground garage for a minimal charge.

Opened in May 1999 (. ) and with the completion of additional rooms in 2006, the Hotel Residencial S. Algarve now has 40 guest rooms. It is in the centre of. a two-minute walk from the Railway Station, a five-minute walk from the principal bus terminal from which buses to all other parts of Portugal depart, and 7km from the Internation Faro Airport. The yacht marina and Faro's historical centre are a five-minute walk away. This prime is ideal for both business and leisure guests. have en-suite bathrooms, telephone, cable television, and air conditioning. Some rooms are equipped for disabled guests. A lift facilitates access to all floors. Complimentary continental breakfast is served every morning. Laundry service and secure parking in the hotel's underground garage are also available. Our helpful, friendly and efficient staff, our tranquil decor, and our peaceful ambience have earned us a good reputation, as is reflected in most guidebooks as well as in many complimentary letters from previous guests. Our aim is to make your stay with us pleasant and tranquil.

All of the following activities may be booked through our reception desk. Theatre and Music Recommended is a visit to the recently constructed Teatro Municipal de Faro. This progressive theatre has a varied programme of events and concerts. The London Symphony Orchestra is a popular visitor as well as various soloists playing music ranging from jazz to classical. The theatre also hosts dance groups, plays and individual theatrical performances. For further details of programmes, visit their webpage at www.teatromunicipaldefaro.pt. Nature For those who enjoy the natural trail, a government sponsored body called Lands – Turismo na Natureza, Lda (Lands - Tourism in Nature Ltd) organises group walking tours, kayak tours and birdwatching excursions in the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Check for details of their excursions. Boat Cruises Faro features many boat excursions and fishing trips. Quite popular is the boat tour that leaves the Porta Nova Pier (. ) on an excursion exploring the Ria Formosa’s Natural Park, including a stop on the uninhabited island of Ilha Deserta, the southernmost point of Portugal ( www.ilha-deserta.com. ). Also very popular is the leisurely boat cruise up the Guadiana River (which divides Portugal from Spain) as it meanders its way through the wooded hills. This cruise includes a picnic lunch/barbecue of fresh sardines accompanied by Portuguese wines. Bike Hire Whether you are exploring the city or cutting through back routes to the closest beach, Ilha do Faro, a bicycle is a fun and easy way to get around Faro. Bike hires can be organised through the hotel’s reception desk. Car Hire Hotel Residencial S. Algarve has special arrangements with a car hire firm which enables the guests to hire cars at preferential rates. Car hire can be arranged through the reception desk. Shopping Rua do Santo Antonio and the surrounding streets is a popular place to start. Alternatively, you can either walk or take a mini-bus to the Faro Shopping Centre just outside the main part of Faro, which contains many well-known stores and eateries under one roof.

The prime location of the Hotel Residencial S.Algarve means that a short walk will take you to all of the tourist attractions ( see maps and directions. Harum, or Farao, was originally a prehistoric fishing village. The main town in the area, called Ossobona by the Romans, originally lay nine miles inland but was moved down to Farao as its river began to silt up. Cidade Velha (the Old City) in today’s Faro overlooks the marina and Faro’s estuary, Ria Formosa, where it remains isolated behind its ancient walls from the growing metropolis. The earliest building is the cathedral dating from the 13th century. Its solid walls survived the sacking and burning of the town in 1596 by the Earl of Essex and the earthquake of 1755. The other buildings around the square include the Bishop’s Palace and seminary from the 18th century and the 19th century town hall. are easily in walking distance. A short walk from the main gate of the Cidade Velha across the square will take you to the Rua do Santo Antonio, where you can visit many lovely shops and cafes in a pedestrian-only environment. Following the nearby Rua do Lethes leads you to a plain building that formerly served as a Jesuit school but now houses the local Red Cross and the Tetro Lethes (it is said that it is a miniature of the La Scala in Milan). The hotel reception is very happy to assist you choose among the area’s many cafes and restaurants. The Tourism Office at 18 Avenida de Outubro (. ) has a myriad of pamphlets and booklets about other places to visit in Faro and the surrounding areas. By visiting their official website at and clicking on “Municipalities” and then “Faro” you can find all the information necessary to make your stay in Faro pleasant.

The closest beaches are Ilha do Faro, Ilha do Farol, Ilha Deserta and Ilha Barreta. Ilha do Faro This beach is best reached by heading towards the airport and then, at the roundabout just before entering the airport gates, veer off to the right and follow the road right to the end. From the hotel, this takes about 20 minutes by car. However, there are regular buses that go to the Ilha do Faro at about half hour intervals. In August and September you can catch a ferry from the small port near the marina to this island. Ilha do Farol, Ilha Deserta and Ilha Barreta Reknowned for their beautiful white sand and clear, warm waters, these tranquil spots can only be reached by boat. A walk along Rua Infante Dom Henrique alongside the Marina takes you to the Porta do Sol (. ) where you can catch a ferry to any of the three islands. From May to the end of September, these ferries form part of the excitement of going to the beach from Faro. The ferry’s leisurely pace combined with the other jovial beachgoers bearing towels, sun umbrella and picnic lunches in anticipation of a carefree day generates an hard-to-forget holiday atmosphere.

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The original buidling on this site was built in the 1880's by a wealthy family associated with seafaring. The current owner purchased the premises in 1987 but, due to its severely deteriorated condition, found it necessary to demolish the building in 1998. As the original structure was listed as a building of architectural interest, the owner had to mirror the original style and features in constructing the Hotel Residencial S. Algarve. You will note the original pineapples which have been repaired and replaced along with the hand-painted tiles (some of the originals have been preserved in the glass cabinets in the foyer). In 2004, two adjacent buildings were purchased in order that the hotel could be extended. Whilst excavating to lay the foundations, Roman ruins were exposed. Work was halted for nearly two months whilst archeologists identifed the layout of the Roman building and removed pottery.

The Carmo Church Chapel of Bones. Algarve Regional Museum. The Saint Sebastian Hermitage. The Arch to the Old Town. The Tourism Office for the Algarve. Ferry Departure Point. The Faro Municipal Theatre. Rua do Santo Antonio (main shopping street). Principal Bus Station. Photo Zoom (for all your photographic requirements)

From the airport to Faro. To the Hotel Residencial S. Algarve

A variety of interesting places in Algarve can be reached within half an hour’s drive from Faro by car or bus. Allow yourself sufficient time to visit the following places: Estoi The Estoi Palace reflects the romantic tastes of the first owner, a distinguished family of Algarvean nobility. Whilst it has fallen into a state of neglect, the local municipality together with an hotel company have purchased the site. The palace will be renovated and part of it will become a Pousada (term given to high class hotels housed in restored Portuguese palaces, castles and manor homes). The main church in the town, which was built in the 16th century (rebuilt in the 18th/19th century) on the site of a medieval chapel, also makes a worthwhile visit. The Roman ruins at Milreu These ruins are what is left of a large farmhouse in the 1st century and other buildings constructed in the 3rd, 4th and 16th centuries. Tavira The streets and houses of this town have been restored carefully to reflect the old traditional style. The town also boasts a Moorish castle with some splendid views from the ramparts. Other Sites Santa Barbara de Nexe (a bronze age hill fort), Conceicao (a typical Algarvean village) and Olhao (a typical fishing port with its fish market) are also recommended.