Faro District, Portugal

A few hours away from Ibiza is another eye-catching destination for you and your little bow wow. The Faro District in Portugal settles the most captivating golf resorts and Atlantic beaches.

This southernmost district of Lusitania also holds one of the best low cliffs that overlook sandy coves. Most of all, there are many dog-friendly attractions and activities that you can do with your pup in the area.

There are about sixteen (16) municipalities within the district.

So, wiggle those tails as we give you a list of the handful things and places that you can do and visit while in Faro District.

Things to Do with Your Dog in Faro District in Portugal

Ruff on your way as you and your pooch head to the beautiful district of Faro in Portugal. You can also travel to nearby places as there are a couple or three hours travel destinations that are worth visiting from the district of Faro.

• Ride a Ferry Boat to the Enchanting Desert in the Sea to Other Islets

It may sound impossible, but there’s indeed a dog-friendly ferry boat ride to the incredible desert in the sea called the “Ilha Deserta.” Although it’s not truly a deserted island, it looks like it sometimes due to a few numbers of people visiting the area. Nevertheless, travelers are falling in love with the place.

Here are some of the ferry rides that you can take with your pup to the beautiful islets and attractions from Faro.

• Animaris Ilha Deserta Boat Tours

Location: R. Cmte. Francisco Manuel 41, 8000-138 Faro, Portugal

• Formosamar Lda

Location: Pure Nature Store Doca de Recreio de, Passeio Abu Sào Ibn Harune, 8000-541 Faro, Portugal

• Islands 4 You

Location: Avenida da República - Stand 8 Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal

All three ferry boat tours will give you an exciting ride to your islet destinations. You can marvel on bird watching and whale watching as you head your way to the deserted island or to “Ria Formosa Natural Park.”

It would be ideal to contact them earlier to make a reservation for you and your fur baby.

• Stroll the Town and Revel in the Architectural Structures and Landmarks

Apart from the captivating island tours, you can also take pleasure in strolling the town. Revel your eyes with the incredible architectural structures and landmarks in the area with your pup.

• Pousada Palácio de EsÓti

Location: R. de São Jose, 8005-465 Faro, Portugal

• Faro Cathedral

Location: Largo da Sé 11, 8000-138 Faro, Portugal

• Forum Algarve

Location: 8005-445 Faro, Portugal

The latter is the largest modern open-air shopping area in the region. There’s a big outdoor space at the center where you and your leashed paw can enjoy strolling.

• Old Town Faro

Also, don’t forget to visit the “Old Town Faro” that prides itself on historical landmarks and structures.

• Chill Out and Dine-In

After a whole day strolling and basking in the quaint region of Faro District, you can chill out and dine-in in several dog-friendly restaurants.

• Senhora da Rocha

Location: Praia da Rocha, Portimao, Portugal, 85000

• Kaffeehaus

Location: Rua Anchieta, 3 (Chiado), Lisbon, PT