Your Faro airport taxi is taking you towards one of Europe's most popular holiday destination cities and surrounding areas. What's the big attraction?
Weather
This one may as well be dealt with quickly because although it's obvious, it remains important. The Algarve can, of course, be hot but it's also cooled by some fantastic sea breezes making it very popular with people who like the sun but with some air movement as well.
Culture
Portugal has a very distinctive culture that is quite different to its Spanish Iberian neighbour.
You can't easily describe this in words - it is something that has to be experienced rather than "intellectualised". Yet you may see signs of it even from your Faro airport taxi, in the roadside fish barbeques, the relaxed attitudes of the people and the very different architectures. Portugal was arguably the first great overseas European empire after the Romans, and their early explorations and colonisation have also made a huge impact on the culture. You'll see signs of that in the language, cuisine and building styles.
Friendliness
People everywhere can be friendly given the right circumstances but this is particularly so in Portugal - even the driver of your Faro airport taxi will go above and beyond to make your holiday memorable. There is a genuine eagerness to help people enjoy their country and lifestyle - something that may help make your stay that bit more enjoyable and special.
Cuisine
If you love fish, simple fish, then you'll love Faro and the Algarve (in fact, Portugal in general). The famous street-corner barbeques where fresh sardines are grilled and eaten simply in bread with a little olive oil are heaven. Of course, Portugal also has its own culinary traditions that can be more complex. Take, for example, caldeirada. This is a spicy and pungent fish stew that has its origins on the Portuguese fishing boats, but which today has blossomed into a dish that manages to be both subtly complex yet simple at the same time. If you fancy a change from fish, try the enchidos - a variety of sausages that are quite delicious.
History
If you like history and ancient sites, then Portugal's Algarve won't let you down. Faro itself has some incredible ancient buildings in the old town, and the smaller city of Lagos (pronounced Lagosh) is also worth making the effort to get along to explore. You might also want to stroll around the harbour of Faro. Particularly in the evening when the town comes out to relax and play, this is a great centre of social activity and a marvellous place to spend a happy hour or two as the sun goes down.
Convenience
The Algarve is readily reachable by air from most major European centres. The Faro airport taxi will get you into the centre very quickly and, from that point on, you can stop theorising about what a great destination this is and start actually enjoying it.
Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you're looking for a Geneva airport taxi transfer, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don't miss your car on your holiday abroad.
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