Guidebook for Olhão
Shopping
Because Olhão is known for being a fishing town, it is a must to visit our lovely historic fish market for some local seafood & fresh fruits. You can then stop next door to one of our cafés for a nice espresso or galão (a cup of 1/2 coffee 1/2 milk) with a fresh pastry. We recommend getting our favorite pastry, pastel de nata, which is one of Portugal's most traditional and delicious pastries, a thick, flaky, sweet, (did I mention delicious?) custard tart.
112 locals recommend
Olhão Markets, E.E.M.
Avenida 5 de OutubroBecause Olhão is known for being a fishing town, it is a must to visit our lovely historic fish market for some local seafood & fresh fruits. You can then stop next door to one of our cafés for a nice espresso or galão (a cup of 1/2 coffee 1/2 milk) with a fresh pastry. We recommend getting our favorite pastry, pastel de nata, which is one of Portugal's most traditional and delicious pastries, a thick, flaky, sweet, (did I mention delicious?) custard tart.
Come to our revamped local shopping mall only a 5 minute drive away. It includes a big grocery store for your daily essentials, a pharmacy, cinema, delicious restaurants to choose from, plenty of fashion & beauty shops, book & electronics stores, and beauty / health spas. Plenty to choose from for a day of relaxation and getting your vacation essentials.
40 locals recommend
Algarve Outlet
125 Estrada NacionalCome to our revamped local shopping mall only a 5 minute drive away. It includes a big grocery store for your daily essentials, a pharmacy, cinema, delicious restaurants to choose from, plenty of fashion & beauty shops, book & electronics stores, and beauty / health spas. Plenty to choose from for a day of relaxation and getting your vacation essentials.
I love this mall! It has everything you need from great clothing stores to Ikea to cinema and lots of food options. It even has an outlet outside of the mall. It's even a great spot to hang outdoors.
Mar Shopping Loulé
I love this mall! It has everything you need from great clothing stores to Ikea to cinema and lots of food options. It even has an outlet outside of the mall. It's even a great spot to hang outdoors.
Outdoor shopping mall, beautiful to walk around, lots of clothing stores, and a big grocery store inside.
137 locals recommend
Forum Algarve
Km 103 N125Outdoor shopping mall, beautiful to walk around, lots of clothing stores, and a big grocery store inside.
Food Scene
We recommend one of our favorite family restaurants located in the heart and center of Olhão with views of the ocean and passersby. O Horta is known for its local fresh Portuguese seafood dishes. One of our personal favorites is the "arroz de marisco" which is seafood with rice and has delicious savory rich flavors. However, any dish you choose will be a delight.
21 locals recommend
Restaurante O Horta
146 Av. 5 de OutubroWe recommend one of our favorite family restaurants located in the heart and center of Olhão with views of the ocean and passersby. O Horta is known for its local fresh Portuguese seafood dishes. One of our personal favorites is the "arroz de marisco" which is seafood with rice and has delicious savory rich flavors. However, any dish you choose will be a delight.
Come here for some delicious flavors of generous amounts of ice cream on a hot day while enjoying the view of the ocean and fishing boats passing by.
Gelados Gelvi
24 R. Patrão Joaquim CasacaCome here for some delicious flavors of generous amounts of ice cream on a hot day while enjoying the view of the ocean and fishing boats passing by.
Ranked #1 Restaurant in Olhão for it's fresh seafood dishes caught by local fisherman located 5 minutes from the water.
38 locals recommend
Vai e Volta
Nº2 Largo do GrémioRanked #1 Restaurant in Olhão for it's fresh seafood dishes caught by local fisherman located 5 minutes from the water.
Ranked #4 on TripAdvisor for being one of the best restaurants in Olhão, located right near the pier and center of our town. Delicious Italian food and pizza with gluten free options.
25 locals recommend
Pizza na Pedra
50 Av. 5 de OutubroRanked #4 on TripAdvisor for being one of the best restaurants in Olhão, located right near the pier and center of our town. Delicious Italian food and pizza with gluten free options.
Great tapas restaurant with a unique, fun vibe, big cultural atmosphere and occasional entertainers who play guitar and sing traditional fado. You may even encounter someone who comes out with a brewing pot telling a legendary story which makes for a good laugh.
20 locals recommend
Tapas e Lendas
18 R. Dr. Manuel ArriagaGreat tapas restaurant with a unique, fun vibe, big cultural atmosphere and occasional entertainers who play guitar and sing traditional fado. You may even encounter someone who comes out with a brewing pot telling a legendary story which makes for a good laugh.
SUSHI MOMENT´S
152 Av. da RepúblicaGreat sushi restaurant in the heart of town
Wonderful authentic italian gelato in the heart of the marina with delicious flavors
Mi Ami Gelato Italiano
Avenida Infante Dom HenriqueWonderful authentic italian gelato in the heart of the marina with delicious flavors
They have great pizza, gluten free pasta, and big delicious salads. Their cheese bread is a must!
Doca's Pizza
56 Av. 5 de OutubroThey have great pizza, gluten free pasta, and big delicious salads. Their cheese bread is a must!
Very good tapas food. Everything on the menu is a hit. Not the cheapest place but everything is worth the price!
20 locals recommend
Terra i Mar
20 Av. 5 de OutubroVery good tapas food. Everything on the menu is a hit. Not the cheapest place but everything is worth the price!
Right outside the apartment with great food items and a good happy hour menu in the afternoons.
Gosto Disto
24 Largo João da CarmaRight outside the apartment with great food items and a good happy hour menu in the afternoons.
Arts & Culture
Museu Municipal de Olhao
Praça da RestauraçãoAcross the street from the Fish Market, there are several shops and restaurants along with a statue of a legendary woman named Floripes. The legend is told that she used to appear to drunk men by the ocean in a white dress and talk to them about her missing father. She would flirt and talk but things would end poorly for those men and she would vanish. There is also a statue of a little boy around the area. The story about him is that he used to stare and was a badly behaved boy who wandered around town. You can read more about them near the statues.
Praça Patrão Joaquim Lopes
Praça Patrão Joaquim LopesAcross the street from the Fish Market, there are several shops and restaurants along with a statue of a legendary woman named Floripes. The legend is told that she used to appear to drunk men by the ocean in a white dress and talk to them about her missing father. She would flirt and talk but things would end poorly for those men and she would vanish. There is also a statue of a little boy around the area. The story about him is that he used to stare and was a badly behaved boy who wandered around town. You can read more about them near the statues.
Parks & Nature
Take a 15 minute ferry boat ride to the little island of Armona where you can relax, have fun with your family, and explore through what seems like a different town.
76 locals recommend
Armona Island
Take a 15 minute ferry boat ride to the little island of Armona where you can relax, have fun with your family, and explore through what seems like a different town.
Great island to visit by ferry with beautiful beaches and good cafes and bars. Live music on some nights
181 locals recommend
Farol Island
119 R. das FloresGreat island to visit by ferry with beautiful beaches and good cafes and bars. Live music on some nights
Wonderful beach just 15 minutes away in Faro near the Faro airport. Lots of cafes and restaurants nearby with plenty of parking.
118 locals recommend
Faro Beach
1 Av. NascenteWonderful beach just 15 minutes away in Faro near the Faro airport. Lots of cafes and restaurants nearby with plenty of parking.
Essentials
Jumbo Pão de Açúcar - Olhão
N125One of many local pharmacies to choose from with pharmacists to help get you what you need for health and beauty requests.
Farmácia Olhanense
143 R. Cap. NobreOne of many local pharmacies to choose from with pharmacists to help get you what you need for health and beauty requests.
One of many local pharmacies to choose from with pharmacists to help get you what you need for health and beauty requests.
Farmácia Pacheco
30 Av. Dr. Bernardino da SilvaOne of many local pharmacies to choose from with pharmacists to help get you what you need for health and beauty requests.
Pingo Doce
LOTE 5 Urbanização Horta Das LaranjeirasNearby grocery store, walking distance from the apartment.
Hospital De Faro
Rua Leão PenedoNearest public hospital
Nearby clinic inside the Ria shopping mall just a 5 minute drive away.
Clínica Internacional de Olhão
Nearby clinic inside the Ria shopping mall just a 5 minute drive away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cantaloupe cafe also known as Cafe do Mercado is an area with multiple bars / cafes in the waterfront for hanging out during the day or at night to enjoy some snacks, coffee, and/or alcoholic beverages. They occasionally have live jazz music to set the mood while watching the boats and people stroll by.
22 locals recommend
Cantaloupe Cafe
Cantaloupe cafe also known as Cafe do Mercado is an area with multiple bars / cafes in the waterfront for hanging out during the day or at night to enjoy some snacks, coffee, and/or alcoholic beverages. They occasionally have live jazz music to set the mood while watching the boats and people stroll by.
Beautiful bar with delicious drinks and good sushi
14 locals recommend
7 imeio wine bar (tapas, sushi, cocktails, wine)
38 Av. 5 de OutubroBeautiful bar with delicious drinks and good sushi
Getting Around
Come here and get your ferry tickets to visit the 3 different islands near Olhao and have a beach filled day.
Ferry Terminal
2 Av. 5 de OutubroCome here and get your ferry tickets to visit the 3 different islands near Olhao and have a beach filled day.