FARO, a city and seaport of Portugal, province of Algarve, situated on the Valfermosa, near its mouth, 20 miles W. by S. of Tavira. It is surrounded by walls, and contains a cathedral, military hospital, custom-house, arsenal, and several convents and charitable establishments. The harbour is small, but it has a good roadstead. The exports are figs, raisins, almonds, dates, oranges, lemons, wines, cork, sumach, baskets, and anchovies. Pop. about 8000, many of whom are fishermen.