Farestad is a settlement in Lindesnes Municipality, in Agder, Norway. Farestad lies at 5 m above sea level. It has 226 inhabitants (2025). The nearest city is Kristiansand, 33 km to the east. Beaches nearby: Åmlandsstranda (2.3 km), Sjøsanden (6 km), Stumpestrendene (6.1 km). Among the landmarks around are Hogganvik runestone (11.2 km), Mandal Church (6.3 km) and Hatholmen Lighthouse (5.1 km).