A Chromatic Trip to Faro

My trip to Faro last year was an eye-candy experience, with its blue waters, fresh breezes, and the warmth of its people. But there was more.

One thing I wasn't expecting was the chromatic trip I experienced, which I was able to capture with my small and loyal Canon camera. This entry has turned out exactly as I wanted: images that describe Faro better than I ever could with words.

Walking around Faro is a mixed-feelings experience, where remnants of culture and tradition clash with the contemporary reality of tourism. Overpriced apartments sold to foreigners stand harmoniously next to small local businesses, colourful corners, and the memories of once-stunning & polished facades.

Faro has all the visual elements I love in photography—grittiness, decay, beautiful tones, and shapes formed by the passage of time. To a degree, it was stunning, with thousands of photo opportunities where poetic details were created not only by the noisy presence of humans but also by their absence. Abandoned corners with a glorious past are easy to find around the city.

Part of the trip also included visiting Ria Formosa Nature Park, Praia da Ilha da Culatra, and Ilha Deserta, which provided opportunities to better understand the area, its struggles, and the unique ways the locals express themselves through colours and a spirit of spontaneity.

Faro feels authentic and unexplored, even as it is filled with tourists—a constant battle between forces trying to change the landscape.

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