Faro Story Spot

The basics

Choose between a Faro Story Spot standard ticket or a package that includes one of two tasting options; the tastings are either a Mediterranean selection of bread, virgin olive oil, and Algarvian orange juice, or a sweet selection of fig, carob, or orange tart accompanied by regional liqueur. The museum is also home to a restaurant serving a range of international and Portuguese dishes, from pizzas and focaccia sandwiches to healthy salads.

Things to know before you go

• The presentation at Faro Story Spot is available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
• You can book your tickets online or buy them on the day; reserving in advance is a good idea during the peak summer holiday season.
• Most people spend 30 minutes to one hour at this small museum.

How to get there

You can reach Faro from multiple towns in the Algarve by train, including Funcheira and Albufeira. From Faro train station, Faro Story Spot is a 10-minute walk via Av. da Republica. Rideshares are readily available here.

When to get there

Faro Story Spot is open from mid-morning until late afternoon every day except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It also closes on Sundays during the cooler months of January, February, November, and December. The Algarve is typically warm and sunny year-round, but July and August tend to be scorching and crowded.

Attractions near Faro Story Spot

• Once you’ve got an introduction to the history of Faro, check out some of its top cultural attractions. The 19th-century Arco da Vila is a grandiose coffee-and-cream-colored gateway designed by an Italian architect, while Faro Cathedra boasts a gorgeously gilded interior and blue-and-white tiles dating back to the 17th century.