It is almost impossible to be bored in Sao Joao, located about 40km west of Faro. It's ideal for young people looking for lazy days on the beach and a buzzing nightlife. (Families like it, too - but choose carefully if you're a light sleeper!). Sedate surf softly laps a five-kilometre stretch of golden sand in this glorious bay, sheltered by striding cliffs. As you might expect from a modern resort, some building work is still taking place.
