You can easily explore Faro in one day. However, staying for three nights will allow you to explore the surroundings as well. The biggest city in the Algarve region has its charm, and you should definitively include it in your Algrave itinerary.
Is Faro better than Lisbon?
Lisbon is ten times the size of Faro and therefore has considerably more to offer in all aspects. There is plenty of information easily found about Lisbon. Faro is not by any means a main holiday destination in its own right (no beach) and I don't think many would stay there for ten days.
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Is Faro an expensive city?
Generally, Faro is not an expensive place to live in. It is more affordable than many coastal cities or towns in Europe, for legal residents and non EU citizens.
Is Faro cheaper than Lisbon?
Although Faro is not the cheapest city in Portugal, it is more affordable than the capital Lisbon. Rent is around 20% cheaper, and day-to-day costs such as restaurant prices are also more affordable than in Lisbon.