Sotovento Algarve for our guests

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Sotovento Algarve for our guests

Beaches

it is the closest beach. Fuseta is the lagoon beach, the water is warmer and calmer. Highly recommended for a coffee break or for children
25 locals recommend
Fuseta Beach
25 locals recommend
it is the closest beach. Fuseta is the lagoon beach, the water is warmer and calmer. Highly recommended for a coffee break or for children
This is the most scenic beach as there is the installation of the giant old anchors in the dunes next to the sea. Also to reach the beach it is possible to use the antique train which regularly goes through the island (1,5 km) and is very instagramable
122 locals recommend
Barril Beach
122 locals recommend
This is the most scenic beach as there is the installation of the giant old anchors in the dunes next to the sea. Also to reach the beach it is possible to use the antique train which regularly goes through the island (1,5 km) and is very instagramable
it is a real treasure because the fishermen's island is almost not touched by the tourist boom. It is inside of Ria Formosa Nature reserve, and altogether 5 islands including Culatra have around 70 km of pristine ocean beaches, but Culatra and Farol next to it are the best.
113 locals recommend
Culatra Island
113 locals recommend
it is a real treasure because the fishermen's island is almost not touched by the tourist boom. It is inside of Ria Formosa Nature reserve, and altogether 5 islands including Culatra have around 70 km of pristine ocean beaches, but Culatra and Farol next to it are the best.

Antique markets

Every 1st, 3th, 4th, and 5th Saturday there is a flea/antique market just next to the food market of Tavira
54 locals recommend
Municipal Market Tavira
54 locals recommend
Every 1st, 3th, 4th, and 5th Saturday there is a flea/antique market just next to the food market of Tavira
Every 1 and 3 Sunday there is a big flea market next to the stadium
Estadio Algarve
Every 1 and 3 Sunday there is a big flea market next to the stadium

Restaurants

The best cafe for "after flea market" lunch. Attention to local bio & orange wines and not pasteurized cheeses
Tchin-Cheese
24 Rua da Liberdade
The best cafe for "after flea market" lunch. Attention to local bio & orange wines and not pasteurized cheeses
Good fish & seafood including an octopus restaurant in one of the most authentic towns of Eastern Algarve. Ameijoas e conquillas are highly recommended
9 locals recommend
A Casa
78 Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco
9 locals recommend
Good fish & seafood including an octopus restaurant in one of the most authentic towns of Eastern Algarve. Ameijoas e conquillas are highly recommended
The fish restaurant is just next to salt lakes (salinas) and the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve lagoon. Booking is recommended
36 locals recommend
Fialho
1090E EM1339
36 locals recommend
The fish restaurant is just next to salt lakes (salinas) and the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve lagoon. Booking is recommended
Extremely fresh grilled fish at the fixed price, open for lunch and dinner Delivery
7 locals recommend
O Américo
7 locals recommend
Extremely fresh grilled fish at the fixed price, open for lunch and dinner Delivery
Really good gastronomic experience. Booking in advance is recommended
71 locals recommend
Noélia e Jerónimo
2 Av. Ria Formosa
71 locals recommend
Really good gastronomic experience. Booking in advance is recommended
Good traditional japanese sushi, perfect quality raw fish, good wine list Delivery
Ammar i Mar - Sushi & Seafood bar
174 Av. 5 de Outubro
Good traditional japanese sushi, perfect quality raw fish, good wine list Delivery
One of the most authentic fishermen's restaurants, grilled linguada (local ocean sole fish) is highly recommended.
26 locals recommend
Pitéu da Baixa Mar
12 Av. 5 de Outubro
26 locals recommend
One of the most authentic fishermen's restaurants, grilled linguada (local ocean sole fish) is highly recommended.
Fishermen bring fresh catch just from their boats. Ideal grill, simple interior, the street next to the ocean. We love the place for more than 10 years.
20 locals recommend
O Bote
122 Av. 5 de Outubro
20 locals recommend
Fishermen bring fresh catch just from their boats. Ideal grill, simple interior, the street next to the ocean. We love the place for more than 10 years.

Around the house

1 km from the house
ALISUPER - Olhão
Rua Maria da Purificação Palermo
1 km from the house
The best beef served on the red-hot stone is here
8 locals recommend
Colibri
14 R. do Prior Simas
8 locals recommend
The best beef served on the red-hot stone is here
The best place for family dinner
6 locals recommend
António
14B Avenida Dona Maria Lizarda Palermo
6 locals recommend
The best place for family dinner
Best piri piri chicken with the view to the oldest church and the main square of antique Moncarapacho town in 1,5 km from the house.
Da Ana, Restaurante snack-bar
22 Praça da República
Best piri piri chicken with the view to the oldest church and the main square of antique Moncarapacho town in 1,5 km from the house.
The biggest fish market in Algarve. Picturesque. Really wonderful prices as Olhao has been the fishermen's city for centuries and has the biggest fish harbor. Saturday is the main market day.
112 locals recommend
Olhão Markets, E.E.M.
Avenida 5 de Outubro
112 locals recommend
The biggest fish market in Algarve. Picturesque. Really wonderful prices as Olhao has been the fishermen's city for centuries and has the biggest fish harbor. Saturday is the main market day.
Brand new supermarket with culinary department (grilled chicken is good) and fresh fish. The laundry for 18 kg is there as well.
Intermarché Moncarapacho
Rua de São Gonçalo de Lagos
Brand new supermarket with culinary department (grilled chicken is good) and fresh fish. The laundry for 18 kg is there as well.
English language, the closest farmacy to the house
Farmácia Soares
English language, the closest farmacy to the house
The closest dry cleaning
Lavandaria Moncarapacho Laundry
9 EM516
The closest dry cleaning

Food scene

This bar is really trendy place where bartenders mix cocktails just looking at your mood at the moment
87 locals recommend
Columbus Cocktail & Wine Bar
Praça Dom Francisco Gomes
87 locals recommend
This bar is really trendy place where bartenders mix cocktails just looking at your mood at the moment

Traveler advice

Getting around

Rent a bike here (no electric though)

It is around 10 km away of the house https://www.seahorsebikerental.com/en/
Useful phrases

Obrigada and obrigado both means "thank you"

Girls/women says "obrigadA", boys/men says "obrigadO"
Useful phrases

Bom dia (Good morning) people say till 12 p.m.

After 12 p.m. Portuguese people say "Boa tarde" (Good afternoon)
Book before you go

Horse riding with Jesus

+34 652 12 99 11 Centrolasmarias.com caballosporlaplaya.com Just call and book the time
Getting around

Taxi next to you

Nelson +351 912 091 061 (English, Portuguese)
Don't miss

Beauty and health

Lacademie Saúde e Beleza by Valentina Grynchuk lacademie pt Rua do Caminho de ferro Lot3, 8700-425 Olhão Speak Portuguese, English, Ukrainian
Don't miss

Kubidoce coffee shop

Kubidoce is the shop with the best cakes and handmade chocolate in Olhao Estrada Nacional. 125 Urbanização Vila formosa Loja 114 8700 Olhão, Portugal @kubidoce_confeitariapadaria/
Don't miss

TALHO IDEAL -- Best butcher shop

Av. D. João VI nº130 R/C, 8700-135 Olhão best choice of meats it is next door to Kubidoce coffee and cake shop
Book before you go

Where to rent electro bikes

12 km from us: R. João Vaz Corte Real Nº23A 8800-351 Tavira the site is abiliobikes dot com