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Inside the Capela dos Ossos, Faro.

Faro, Portugal: What to see, do and eat

A chapel made of bones and a birdlife-packed estuary help make Faro more than just a gateway airport to the Algarve. What makes Faro unique? The Algarve is often seen as a patchwork of smallness – some pretty ghastly resort towns mixed in with cute…
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Seahorses are one of the highlights of the Ria Formosa estuary on the Portuguese Algarve.

Where can I go snorkelling with seahorses on the Algarve?

The Ria Formosa estuary near Faro on the Algarve is one the best places to see seahorses in Portugal. Snorkelling tours are the best way to see them. The Ria Formosa estuary The Ria Formosa estuary is one of the natural wonders of the Algarve.…
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Tags: Algarve, Faro, Portugal, snorkelling, wildlife

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