Eileen's Guidebook

Eileen
Eileen's Guidebook

Beaches

Beautiful white sandy beaches only a fifteen minute ferry ride.
76 locals recommend
Armona Island
76 locals recommend
Beautiful white sandy beaches only a fifteen minute ferry ride.
113 locals recommend
Culatra Island
113 locals recommend
Great beach to hire a kayak to explore Bengali cave. Forty five minutes by car from Olhao
321 locals recommend
Benagil Caves
321 locals recommend
Great beach to hire a kayak to explore Bengali cave. Forty five minutes by car from Olhao

Food scene

Delicious breakfasts and smoothies. Good fresh Portuguese produce. 5 minute walk from house on the way to the sea front.
8 locals recommend
Figo de Pita - Brunch & Bowls
48 R. Moinho da Barreta
8 locals recommend
Delicious breakfasts and smoothies. Good fresh Portuguese produce. 5 minute walk from house on the way to the sea front.
Excellent Italian food with views over the sea from the roof terrace. Portion sizes are large so be prepared to take some home!
25 locals recommend
Pizza na Pedra
50 Av. 5 de Outubro
25 locals recommend
Excellent Italian food with views over the sea from the roof terrace. Portion sizes are large so be prepared to take some home!
The speciality fish cooked in a tile is delicious.
20 locals recommend
Prazeres
94 Av. 5 de Outubro
20 locals recommend
The speciality fish cooked in a tile is delicious.
Excellent fish dishes.
20 locals recommend
O Bote
122 Av. 5 de Outubro
20 locals recommend
Excellent fish dishes.
Local food cooked fresh, using produce from the local markets.
20 locals recommend
Chá Chá Chá @chachacha.olhao
19 Tv. do Gaibéu
20 locals recommend
Local food cooked fresh, using produce from the local markets.
Amazing value all you can eat grilled fish. Only open lunchtimes.
38 locals recommend
Vai e Volta
Nº2 Largo do Grémio
38 locals recommend
Amazing value all you can eat grilled fish. Only open lunchtimes.
Great bar with a very good tapas menu. Sit outside and watch the world go by.
14 locals recommend
7 imeio wine bar (tapas, sushi, cocktails, wine)
38 Av. 5 de Outubro
14 locals recommend
Great bar with a very good tapas menu. Sit outside and watch the world go by.
Good food often accompanied by live music.
20 locals recommend
Tapas e Lendas
18 R. Dr. Manuel Arriaga
20 locals recommend
Good food often accompanied by live music.
Best ice cream in Olhão
6 locals recommend
Gelvi Gelato
6 locals recommend
Best ice cream in Olhão

Bars

Waterfront bar with live jazz.
22 locals recommend
Cantaloupe Cafe
22 locals recommend
Waterfront bar with live jazz.
14 locals recommend
Cais Club Bar
14 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Great for spotting migrating birds on the ria Formosa
242 locals recommend
Ria Formosa Natural Park
242 locals recommend
Great for spotting migrating birds on the ria Formosa
Charming riverside town 30 mins by train from Olhao
309 locals recommend
Tavira
309 locals recommend
Charming riverside town 30 mins by train from Olhao
9 locals recommend
SeaHorse BikeRental
Avenida 5 de Outubro
9 locals recommend
Great town to explore before getting the ferry to Spain. Half an hour by car and forty five minutes by train from Olhao
86 locals recommend
Vila Real de Santo António
86 locals recommend
Great town to explore before getting the ferry to Spain. Half an hour by car and forty five minutes by train from Olhao

Supermarkets

Nearest large supermarket. 7 minute walk
Nearest large supermarket to house. 7 minute walk.
6 locals recommend
Continente Bom Dia Olhão II
2 R. Patrão Joaquim Casaca
6 locals recommend
Nearest large supermarket to house. 7 minute walk.
Supermarket nearest the sea front. 7-8 minute walk.
28 locals recommend
Pingo Doce
LOTE 5 Urbanização Horta Das Laranjeiras
28 locals recommend
Supermarket nearest the sea front. 7-8 minute walk.

Bakeries

Nearest bakery for bread, croissants etc. Also serves coffee and snacks. One minute walk from the house at the end of Rua Nova da Cruz.
Padaria do Almirante
118 R. Alm. Reis