An informative website for your stay in Eastern Algarve Portugal
Olhao
See map below for route and location
The capital of the Ria Formosa with the largest fish market in the Eastern Algarve. is also called cubist city. Olhão has a pleasant boulevard with numerous restaurants and cafes
How do you get there?
By car, train, bus, bicycle or on foot
What is there to do?
Stroll along the boulevard, or discover the city.
Extra information
Cubist city
Small shops are often closed between 1 and 3 p.m. Restaurants are open during lunch from 12:00 to 3:00 PM
About this place
This fishing town is located between Faro and Tavira. From Olhão you can take the ferry to the various islands off the coast for a day at the beach or a nice walk. The islands: Culatra, Farrol, Armona and Deserta, for example, are all different and definitely worth a visit.
Olhão itself is known for its beautiful and extensive market halls where they sell fresh fish, meat and vegetables 6 mornings a week. On Saturdays there is a farmer's market next to these red brick halls.
The center is also worth a stroll through, with narrow streets that lead to cozy squares and many nice shops. A walking route has been plotted with images and stories of local legends and stories.
And what else?
Olhão is a fishing town and you can tell by the construction, smell and shops.
What's fun to do?
Activities are shared via the Facebook events page or via our Holiday Oostalgarve Facebook site.