Guidebook for Olhão
Sightseeing
Ilha da Armona
great beaches , nice beach bar on the beach
Estoi
Fuseta
Faro
Cacela Velha
Getting Around
The village of Olhão is the commercial center of the archipelago. The ferry that connects with the island of Armona carries islanders with carts loaded with basic products, water and food, refrigerators and mops. Armona only has a street of modest houses, which go from the dock to the dunes, raised in the sixties for weekend solace, because without electricity or fresh water they did not serve much else. In the market of Olhão the star product is the mollusk, and of all of them, the clam, raised and collected a few meters, as well as cockles, knives. Fresh fish is in abundance too at the market. But to taste them, at a table, nothing better than visiting a restaurant or prepare the at your house ! Delicious !! Both experiences as pleasant as sighting birds in this paradise that forms the Ria Formosa.
192 locals recommend
Olhão
The village of Olhão is the commercial center of the archipelago. The ferry that connects with the island of Armona carries islanders with carts loaded with basic products, water and food, refrigerators and mops. Armona only has a street of modest houses, which go from the dock to the dunes, raised in the sixties for weekend solace, because without electricity or fresh water they did not serve much else. In the market of Olhão the star product is the mollusk, and of all of them, the clam, raised and collected a few meters, as well as cockles, knives. Fresh fish is in abundance too at the market. But to taste them, at a table, nothing better than visiting a restaurant or prepare the at your house ! Delicious !! Both experiences as pleasant as sighting birds in this paradise that forms the Ria Formosa.
Food Scene
Kubidoce
118 N125Great bread, rolls, sweets and donuts too. Wonderfull pastries !
Italian...good pizza's and Spaghetti Bolognese...
Great view from the first floor to the Sea (Ria Formosa) and the market halls..
25 locals recommend
Pizza na Pedra
50 Av. 5 de OutubroItalian...good pizza's and Spaghetti Bolognese...
Great view from the first floor to the Sea (Ria Formosa) and the market halls..
Nice supermarket !
Walking distance (less then 15 mins) through the old city (if you know your way)or follow the waterfront and at the end to your left...(after the restaurant row)
28 locals recommend
Pingo Doce
LOTE 5 Urbanização Horta Das LaranjeirasNice supermarket !
Walking distance (less then 15 mins) through the old city (if you know your way)or follow the waterfront and at the end to your left...(after the restaurant row)
Great quality ! Best prices
Great tuna, nice shrimps .... and the best burgers in town
7 locals recommend
A Taska
34 Praça João de DeusGreat quality ! Best prices
Great tuna, nice shrimps .... and the best burgers in town
Maré - Shrimp & Stuff
Rua José BarbosaFruit Market
87 Av. 5 de OutubroParks & Nature
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Walks,bird watching,Pink Flamingos !!!
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Fish Market
101A Av. 5 de OutubroMuseu Municipal de Olhao
Praça da Restauração100% worth the short drive from your place in Olhão! 12 minutes by car. Exquisite olive oils.. very interesting tour with guide and nice tasting afterwards.. NOT commercial... this is a nice break for beach goers;)
12 locals recommend
Monterosa Olive Oil Farm
201F EM1332100% worth the short drive from your place in Olhão! 12 minutes by car. Exquisite olive oils.. very interesting tour with guide and nice tasting afterwards.. NOT commercial... this is a nice break for beach goers;)
Sports
Nice heated pool. Clean, new ... 2 euros entrance...
Municipal pools of Olhão
6 R. da FeiraFaro Beach
1 Av. NascenteCar rental
Faro Airport
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