Vacation rentals in Armona Island

Olhão's identity is a tangled web weaved by fishing and the fishing industry. Fishing is a general concern to any town in the Algarve, but Olhão still embodies that character to this day, which also explains its "subversive" behaviour. It is also the most authentic town on the eastern side of the region due to the fact that most of its historical and popular neighbourhoods were left intact after its expansion in the recent years. This walk will give you a full view and a comprehensive guide through the city's historical development while focusing on its untouched vernacular core. If you're all about walking and if you have even the slightest curiosity about architecture and its impact on a city's image and history, tag along and let's explore the streets of Olhão together! Other things to note Drastic times call for drastic measures and these days Covid-19 containment recommendations may change weekly. This experience will be adapted to the governmental measures implemented at any given time. I look forward to meeting you guys and showing you around, but I’m also looking after our safety.

Every year, by the end of the summer, I enjoy looking back at all the walks I had the chance to do and I have realized this has become my #1 walk in Faro. So, instead of enjoying the fruits of my hard work, I am tweaking it one more time and applying the useful critiques I have been given to make it spot-on. This is a very personal approach to the city I was born and raised in, combining both emotional aspects (as you’d expect from any local) and my years of academic research (as you’d expect from an art history geek). Nothing, hence, was randomly selected: 1) the sunset is the perfect marriage between temperature and atmosphere, which makes it the absolute best time to walk around; 2) the buildings were carefully picked out to offer the most insightful image of the city, one that does not focus on the regular, exhausted and touristic landmarks but rather encompasses a wide variety of authentic architectural equipment you would otherwise not get to look at. This walk is a very exclusive opportunity of getting to know and understanding the way Faro’s architecture has responded to this constant climate with a strategy that is both consistent and creative, allowing us to go through every bit of the city’s history with a renovated perspective focusing entirely on the relationship between the city and its characteristic light rather than the usual chronological list of events.

We will take a 3 hour walk, roughly 4 km, through the unspoiled wetlands of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa and discover the residents and migratory birds that find the perfect conditions to live in this Ramsar Site. This Natural Park has also a rich flora with some endemic plants, as well as a big diversity of dragonflies, butterflies, reptiles, mammals, molluscs and crustaceans. Other things to note Have breakfast before the activity The pickup and drop-off at the client accommodation, is included in Olhão and Faro area. Meeting point in the train station is only for who is staying anywhere else

Explore Ria Formosa Nature Park on this 2-hour guided kayak tour from Faro. This kayaking adventure is a fantastic family-friendly activity for anyone visiting the Algarve. Take in the natural beauty of this stunning area while also enjoying a good splash around in its tranquil waters. Head out on a leisurely paddle through the peaceful waters of Ria Formosa, taking in the beauty of its unique habitats and charming birdlife. Following a quick lesson on how to handle your kayak, this 2-hour kayak tour in Ria Formosa will take you on an adventure of exploration along the channels and marshes of this spectacular wetland area. All the family will enjoy this kayaking tour; it really is a fantastic adventure in Ria Formosa. With your guide, you’ll discover the enormous abundance of wildlife and learn about the history and local economic activities of one of the most important protected areas in the Algarve. You’ll head out on a leisurely paddle through the peaceful waters of Ria Formosa, stopping at one of its islets for a break and to take in the beauty of the area’s unique habitats. After your rest stop, you’ll paddle back and enjoy stunning views of the old town of Faro along the way. Just in case you’re worried, rest assured that all of our kayak tours in the Algarve are run by experienced instructors who know the area like the back of their hand. Our kayaks are double sit-on-top models and are safe, comfortable, and easy gliders. You are in safe hands and do not require previous paddling experience to enjoy this fantastic nature activity. We can’t wait to show you around Faro on this Ria Formosa kayaking tour.

As a tourist, you're usually looking for the walk that offers you the fullest experience while simultaneously being time and cost-effective. I designed this as a walk to standout and take you through all the old and saturated buildings that make up the city's downtown landmarks and be honest and educated about them, showing you the two sides of the coin: the “grand narrative” and the not-so-pleasant-info that is frequently left out because it has no place in it. This walk is everything in between the heavyweight history book and the lifeless compact guidebook — with a sense of humour.