The best of Olhão
Beaches
Personally, my favorite island. Great beach, great bars, breathtaking scenery.
181 locals recommend
Farol Island
119 R. das FloresPersonally, my favorite island. Great beach, great bars, breathtaking scenery.
Armona Island
Nearest island. Cheap food, great beach vibe, typically warm water.
Historic fishing town just outside Olhão. Great views and great food. Tip: Wednesday nights, rock and roll music in the bar “O Farol”!
69 locals recommend
Fuseta
Historic fishing town just outside Olhão. Great views and great food. Tip: Wednesday nights, rock and roll music in the bar “O Farol”!
Food scene
Ammar i Mar - Sushi & Seafood bar
174 Av. 5 de OutubroGreat sushi and seafood restaurant. A personal favourite.
Delicious fish and seafood place. Pro tip: get the seafood açorda!
10 locals recommend
Restaurante Sabores da Ria
10 Praça Patrão Joaquim LopesDelicious fish and seafood place. Pro tip: get the seafood açorda!
Gelvi Gelato
Homemade ice cream and pancakes. Tons of flavours, and great coffee!
Drinking and snacking
My favourite bar in Olhão. Super nice people, great cocktails and beer, nice snacks and tapas, and music every week.
28 locals recommend
Catita & Companhia
60 Av. 5 de OutubroMy favourite bar in Olhão. Super nice people, great cocktails and beer, nice snacks and tapas, and music every week.
Historic
Learn a little bit about the history of Olhão and the Portuguese fishing communities.
18 locals recommend
Museu Municipal de Olhao
Praça da RestauraçãoLearn a little bit about the history of Olhão and the Portuguese fishing communities.
Shopping
If you want to shop for clothing, have a snack or go to the cinema, the local mall will suit your needs.
40 locals recommend
Algarve Outlet
125 Estrada NacionalIf you want to shop for clothing, have a snack or go to the cinema, the local mall will suit your needs.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Every place is easily reachable by foot
Except for the non-island beaches, you can get pretty much everywhere in Olhão by foot. The other beaches are reachable via train.
Don't miss
Saturday morning market
In the central Olhão Markets, Saturday mornings are a must! Fresh fish, vegetables, seafood, fruit, artisanal souvenirs, etc.
Don't miss
Boat trips
Book a boat roundtrip around the islands and sightsee the marvelous coastal areas of southern Portugal (some even have snorkeling). There are many booking stands near the ferry docks, close to the markets.