What to Do in Faro After the Beach: The Perfect Summer Evening in Faro

A day at the beach is one of the best ways to enjoy the Algarve. But when the afternoon sun begins to soften, there is no reason for the day to end. Faro offers the perfect way to continue your summer evening, combining history, beautiful scenery, Portuguese culture and some of the best food in the Algarve.

If you are visiting Faro this summer, here is how to turn a day at the beach into a memorable Faro evening.

Start With a Faro Sunset

After spending the afternoon at Praia de Faro or exploring the islands of the Ria Formosa, make your way back towards the city as the temperature begins to fall.

The Ria Formosa is one of the defining landscapes of the Algarve, with its islands, waterways and beaches stretching along the coast. It is also one of the reasons Faro feels so different from many other Algarve destinations.

For information about the natural park and its wildlife, the official Visit Portugal guide to the Ria Formosa is an excellent resource.

If you have time, enjoy the sunset before heading into Faro. The combination of the evening light, the water and the historic city makes this one of the most enjoyable times of day to explore.

Explore Faro Old Town

Once you are back in Faro, take some time to walk through Vila Adentro, the historic heart of the city.

Wander through the narrow streets, admire the traditional architecture and make your way towards Faro Cathedral. The old city is particularly atmospheric in the evening when the heat of the day has started to disappear.

You can also stroll along the waterfront and around Jardim Manuel Bivar, where Faro opens towards the marina and the Ria Formosa.

The official Faro guide from Visit Portugal highlights many of these experiences, including the old town, the cathedral, the riverside and the Faro islands.

Then It Is Time for Portuguese Dinner

After a day outside, there is something special about sitting down to a proper Portuguese meal.

This is where your Faro evening becomes a food experience.

At Tasca Do Ricky, we concentrate on traditional Portuguese and Algarve cooking. Our dishes are prepared from scratch, using the kind of ingredients and recipes that reflect the food culture of southern Portugal.

Depending on what you are in the mood for, you might choose seafood rice, grilled octopus, cataplana, or the traditional combination of pork and clams.

If you are looking for more ideas about what makes Portuguese food special, read our guide to traditional Portuguese food, where Ricky shares more about the food and culture behind the dishes.

We also believe that Portuguese wine is an important part of the experience. Our wine selection focuses on Portuguese wines that are not simply the same bottles you find everywhere in the supermarket.

Why Dinner in Faro Is Worth Planning

Summer evenings in the Algarve can be busy, particularly in August. That is why it is worth planning your evening rather than arriving in Faro without an idea of where you will eat.

Tasca Do Ricky is a small restaurant with only nine tables. During the summer, we serve dinner from 7 PM and do not take reservations.

Because we cook our food from scratch and have a small kitchen, dinner is designed to be enjoyed rather than rushed. Arriving close to opening time is recommended, particularly during the busy summer months.

Our maximum party size is four people, allowing us to maintain the atmosphere and personal service that we believe makes a traditional Portuguese restaurant special.

Make Faro Part of Your Algarve Holiday

The Algarve is famous for its beaches, but Faro deserves more than a quick visit between the airport and your accommodation.

Spend the afternoon by the sea. Watch the sunset over the Ria Formosa. Explore the historic streets of Faro. Then sit down for authentic Portuguese food and a glass of Portuguese wine.

That is the kind of evening that turns a holiday into a memory.

And if you are searching for the best restaurant in the Algarve or looking for a traditional Faro restaurant for your summer dinner, we hope you will make Tasca Do Ricky part of your Faro experience.