Faro

Fri 19^th

Reasonably early start in the sunshine, first stop was Aldi for shopping. Fully stocked up we headed to Faro the Algarve capital. The sat nav guided us down some narrowing cobbled streets but we made it safely to the free carpark right by the old town.

We were soon right in front of the cathedral (ABC – another b****y cathedral was setting in for me…….). The cobbled square was very open and quite elegant. We them headed down through some narrow streets towards a maze of restaurants and shops. There was huge range of Christmas trees decorated with all sorts of materials, many of them recycled items such as yogurt pots, bottle tops and even biscuit trays!  The trees are all identical and made from MDF, it is then up to the individuals to make them original. Lots of efforts from schools and clubs. Very different, and definitely fun.

Faro old town - note roof shape

decorated MDF xmas trees

Moor arches

modern sculpture in car park

We then moved onto a parking spot in Quarteria a beach resort. The area is used for a market on Wednesdays so there was quite a bit of tiny bits of litter amongst the gravel. Not very scenic, but ok for one night at €2 including services and wifi.

When it was dark we spotted an illuminated Lidl sign next door! It was just around the corner, so we walked around and bought a few things we had been unable to get at Aldi. Plus we treated ourselves to a bottle of cream liquor for Christmas.  Any excuse.