"directions from Faro Airport to our Algarve Villa in Praia da Luz"

Proceed out of Faro airport and follow the blue motorway signs for A22 and A22 PORTIMAO (if you need fuel, there is a petrol station as you leave the airport, should you miss it, you can turn off the motorway later) you will be on a dual carriageway where you will pass many of the car hire company depots. Approx. 3 kms from the airport you will come to a flyover with several exits on and off, you will need to take the right exit following the motorway signs for A22 LISBOA/PORTIMAO/LOULE. You are on the IC4/EN125 at this point, heading west.

After little more than 4kms, you will pick up further blue signs for the Motorway (IP1), so you need to be ready to get in the left lane. From the left lane, follow the signs for LISBOA / ALBUFEIRA. After a short distance you will need to take the 2nd right exit for A22 PORTIMAO (The 1st right is signed Espanha). You are now on the Motorway heading west.

Keep on the motorway until you reach Junction 1 which is signed LAGOS (N125) / VILA DO BISPO. Take this exit and at the roundabout follow the signs to LAGOS. Continue straight on this road for approx. 7 kms until you reach another roundabout, take the first exit signposted SAGRES & VILA DO BISPO. You are now on the EN125 and heading west.

After approx. 1km you will come to another roundabout, take the third exit to Luz. Continue along this road for approx. 3kms, past the campsite on the right and into Luz. Take the first junction on the right, and go up the hill and around the corner past the Mirage Bar and Porto do Paraiso is now on your left (Block of villas on the corner). House D is the Fourth door along. You can park right outside or if it is full or the police are there, turn right into the car park opposite as you are not supposed to cross the solid white line on this junction!

Directions to our Algarve Villa

There are both schedule and charter flights from most UK regional airports to Faro by with a range of airlines. For example British Airways, Monarch and Easyjet fly from London Gatwick.

If you are flying from Gatwick and require accommodation before or after your flight or Gatwick car parking during your holiday you may like to consider Masslink Guest House for Gatwick bed and breakfast.

Upon arrival the best options for travelling from Faro to Praia Da Luz will be either by Taxi or hire car. Our Villa is located at Praia Da Luz close to Lagos and is approximately a 50 minute drive from Faro Airport in Portugal.

Faro Airport Taxis

A transfer by taxi will cost approximately 70 Euros for 4 people sharing or 90 Euros for a larger vehicle shared by 6 people. A taxi can be obtained outside the terminal building on arrival or there are a number of companies that you can contact online and book in advance. These include:

Polotur - get an online quote
Auto Faro - an Algarve taxi company
Algarve Airport Transfers - 16 years experience of Faro airport transfers

Faro Airport Car Hire

There are a number of car hire companies that work out of Faro airport. For your convenience we recommend that if you require car hire you book it in advance. There are a variety of companies available on the internet but you may wish to consider the following:

Algarve-autos - low cost car rental at Faro
Farocar - car hire operating directly from Faro
Algarve Car Hire - car hire throughout the Algarve
Car rental Faro - Find the cheapest deals for car hire at Faro Airport using the easy to use car hire comparison site,absolutely free.
Car Hire Search- Car Hire comparison service.

Travelling to the Algarve

With glorious sunshine, fantastic beaches and a plethora of iconic destinations it is easy to see why the Algarve retains its reputation for being one of the very best in holiday destinations. Travelling to the region is easy with short flights available from all major airports and many cruises offering passage through this popular area.

The Algarve encompasses a region filled with fascinating scenery and history. A rugged and stunning coastline awaits dotted with interesting secluded coves, more than 150 sandy beaches, ports and fishing villages as well as luxurious resorts.

Enjoying this welcoming region from the sea offers travellers the best of all worlds. Taking in the scenery from the comfort of a well-equipped ship can be the ultimate in relaxation. Travellers can also enjoy the exciting range of activities the sunshine and water makes possible. Diving and fishing expeditions are popular as well as almost every waters sport imaginable.

Once ashore there is a vast number of attractions that will please the whole family, whatever their ages. Golf and horse riding are readily available and excursions to exciting water parks and theme parks are within easy reach. Many will choose simply to stroll through the towns and cities where their cruise stops off to get a feel for Mediterranean life. The many cave systems that the Mediterranean coastline boasts make a fascinating diversion and a chance to cool off for a while.

Food and drink from the region are rightly famous and all along the coast tourists can enjoy fantastically fresh seafood and delicacies lovingly prepared by proud chefs. Competition is fierce and family recipes can be fought over. In many restaurants part of the experience is choosing exactly what you will eat from artistically prepared displays of the day`s best catch.

One of the joys of the Mediterranean region is that almost every town or resort has its own unique character and flavour. In the case of the Algarve, pretty and quaint fishing villages vie for attention with larger resorts, all offering their own history and traditions. The whole Mediterranean coast is well prepared to offer tourists everything they could wish for and mostly has been done without losing the core identity and attractiveness that drew the visitors to it in the first place.

Anyone looking to book a holiday is sure to still be considering the Mediterranean with all it has to offer its visitors. It looks as though for bonvoyage Mediterranean cruises will be another bumper year.

Should you require further advice, please contact us.