Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Faro
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The full name of this church is a mouthful — the Church of the Third Order of Our Lady of Monte do Carmo. It is the most popular of Faro's churches, not so much for its fantastically elaborate, gold-leaf laden, Baroque interior, but for its bone chapel, entirely decorated with monks' skeletons.
Do & See
The capital of the Algarve is one of the most typically Portuguese cities in the country. Admire an amazing marina, cobblestone squares, and green parks, as well as an old town sprinkled with cosy cafes and tiny traditional restaurants. By night, Faro's massive student population that light up every bar and plaza of the city, and there is no shortage of cultural activities, from art exhibitions to majestic churches, and historic monuments. Last but not least, do not miss the natural beauty of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa and the numerous islands scattered just a few kilometres from Faro's pristine beaches.