Private tour in Faro Lydia S
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Hello! I hope you are having a nice day, My name is Lydia and I am a certified guide working in the Algarve region, Portugal since 2016. Algarve is mostly known for its beaches and warm summer temperatures, it also has plenty more to offer in terms of culture, heritage, gastronomy, music. . . and this is something I would like to show the people that choose to visit the area. I have a special passion for art history and especially how we can see art in local architecture, or other unexpected places, also something I would like to show to anyone who comes to the region! Why not get to know some of the towns a little better with a walking tour? It is the best way to experience the heart of these places, and their people. Some of the highlights include the capital city Faro, where we can still see the city walls and visit the famous bone-chapel. In the inland we have the city of Loulé, one of the wealthier old cities in the region, and this becomes quite clear when we see the gorgeous architecture along the streets, this can even be seen in the city's oldest caffè, founded in the early 20th century. Albufeira is also a nice option to visit, and many people do in the summer time! The town is known for mass-tourism, but still has a nice oldtown with sights to see and breath-taking views over the Atlantic! And if you don't find that perfect spot that you had thought of visiting during your stay in this short description, just let me know! There is so much to see and experience, I would love to prepare something taylor-made just for you. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope to see you soon! SNATTI Portugal accredited guide (FEG member) since 2016 Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Information by the Estoril Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (2010-2013) Master's Degree in History and Heritage by the University of Algarve (2018-2021) None.
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This city in the Algarve's inland has the most varied examples of traditional chimneys we can find in the entire region. These chimneys used to show off the owner's wealth and were made in a specific way, we can discover more about them during the tour as these chimneys were the topic I chose for my Master's thesis and I enjoyed discovering more about them! As for Loulé's market, built in the early 20th century, it shows an exotic arabic style and crowded streets when the market is held, an absolute must visit! Besides these traditional aspects of the city, a visit to the center is not complete without a peek at the Chapel of Our Lady of Conception (decorated with glazed tyles and showing part of the city walls underneath the current building), as well as the Medieval Islamic Baths that recently were recovered opened to the public as a museum. I hope I can tell you more about this and let me know if I can customize a tour for you.
- Loulé covered market - Chapel of Our Lady of Conception - Castle (outside visit) - Islamic Baths - Rest stop for a beverage and local sweet in the oldest and most typical caffè in town! Observation of the different traditional chimneys along the route.
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Praça da República, Loulé, Faro, 8100-270, Portugal
At the market main entrance
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