Title: Visit Olhao: Best of Olhao Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Olhao](https://expedia.ca/Olhao-Hotels.d182241.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Olhao](https://expedia.ca/Olhao-Vacation-Rentals.d182241.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Olhao](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Olhao.d182241.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Olhao](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Olhao.d182241.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Olhao Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Olhao.d182241.Car-Rental-Guide)[Olhao Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Olhao.d182241.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Olhao ## Travel Guide ![Olhao which includes a city and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232511-Algarve.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Olhao Municipal Market featuring night scenes and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232269-Faro-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fuzeta Beach showing a beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232694-Olhao.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Olhao](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232681-Olhao.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fuzeta Beach which includes general coastal views and waves as well as a family](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232693-Olhao.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Olhao Things to do Reviews #### Browse busy markets, taste freshly caught fish and admire Moorish-style architecture at this port town, the gateway to the nearby Ria Formosa Natural Park. Take a break from the beach to explore Olhão, the biggest fishing port in the region. Wander around the bustling quayside quarter, soak up the buzzy atmosphere in the municipal markets, discover the narrow streets and Moorish-style architecture of the old town, and take a trip to the peaceful bird-filled islands and lagoons of a nearby natural park. The people of Olhão have traditionally depended on fishing and it remains a big industry for the town. Visit the Port of Olhão to see fishing boats out on the water then explore the Municipal Markets, where much of the fresh fish is sold. Spread across two red-brick domed buildings, the markets include one for fruit and vegetable and another for seafood. The town is also home to several buildings of architectural note. Stroll around town and look for the Baroque-style Nossa Senhora do Rosario, which was built in the 17th century and features fresco paintings and lovely carved woodwork. At the back of the church is the Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos chapel, where fishermen’s wives would traditionally have gone to pray for their husbands’ safety on stormy days. Most tourists who come to Olhãouse it as a jumping-off point from which to explore the nearby Ria Formosa Natural Park, a vast estuarine reserve encompassing lagoons, islands, lakes, marshland and salt pans. Take a boat from the quayside to one of Rio Formosa’s islands. Find pleasant beaches for bathing and swimming on Ilha da Culatra and search the marshland for bird species including ducks, gulls and rare species such as the yellow-legged gallinule. Another attraction worth visiting is Centro Educação Ambiental de Marim, an interpretation centre for the Ria Formosa Natural Park, located less than 2 miles (3 kilometres) from town. Follow a walking trail that winds through several different habitats, including salt marshes and pine woodlands. Find Olhão in the Algarve, near the Rio Formosa Natural Park. The town is just 30 minutes from the Spanish border by car. - Olhao Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Olhao ![Pure Formosa Concept Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68050000/68048400/68048336/9bbc12ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pure Formosa Concept Hotel Av. da República 34 Olhao Faro CA $69 CA $77 total Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Olhao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (584 reviews) Staff were all very friendly. 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(584 reviews) spacious and clean apartment Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Olhao-Hotels-Real-Marina-Residence.h3530762.Hotel-Information) ![Estúdios Salinas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31940000/31934800/31934743/cb04543a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Estúdios Salinas Largo da Igreja, 1 Olhao Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Olhao. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews) Clean room friendly staff. Unfortunately walls quite thin so loud neighbours was off putting. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Olhao-Harbour-Olhao.d6118600.Vacation-Attraction) ![Olhao Municipal Market featuring a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233425-Olhao-Municipal-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olhao Municipal Market Towering over the waterfront, this market is a symbol of Olhão's industriousness and agricultural traditions, which are depicted on tile paintings inside the buildings. [](https://expedia.ca/Olhao-Municipal-Market-Olhao.d6081783.Vacation-Attraction) #### Parque Natural da Ria Formosa Explore the great outdoors at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, a lovely green space in Olhao. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Natural-Da-Ria-Formosa-Olhao.d553248621532957604.Vacation-Attraction) #### Praia da Armona-Ria Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Armona-Ria during your trip to Island Armona? 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[](https://expedia.ca/Colina-Verde-Golf-Course-Olhao.d6157285.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48931868/92e33c4d-558f-467c-8c0b-2bc524609d10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos CA $28 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/faro-airport-comfortable-bus-transfer-tofrom-lagos.a48931868.activity-details) ![Eco boat touring the Ria Formosa lagoon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2150220/4367db8b-4b10-454f-82c3-0c7ee3138cd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro CA $41 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/eco-boat-tour-in-the-ria-formosa-lagoon-from-faro.a2150220.activity-details) ![Faro Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48892982/04a339d1-0461-4ff0-ad56-8e7ebc5e9560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer CA $18 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/faro-airport-fao-shared-one-way-albufeira-bus-transfer.a48892982.activity-details) ![Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48129469/87fe7722-8124-46c7-9144-a595f0b0aafa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran CA $41 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/faro-ria-formosa-guided-sunset-tour-by-catamaran.a48129469.activity-details) ![Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1130066/9fd5bda0-6139-491b-8f41-32ace24b9099.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop CA $27 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cork-factory-tour-cork-shop.a1130066.activity-details) ![Romantic Faro: Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49187055/dee81e61-ceaa-4286-8221-247fd06cc32a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Romantic Faro: Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour CA $11 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/romantic-faro-whisper-of-love-exploration-game-and-tour.a49187055.activity-details) [See all activities in Olhao](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Olhao.d182241.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Olhao 4.2 Top destination 5 - Excellent 3 4 - Good 2 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 1 1 - Terrible 0 ### 2/5 - Disappointing Verified traveller Construction obstructed much of our walk and views. May change in future. Olhão needs to finish construction or limit construction in phases. Looking at fencing while walking a few kms is killjoy. ### 5/5 - Excellent Kathryn Go to the market! It’s awesome :) ### 5/5 - Excellent Joe I love it , clean and warm water ## Cities near Olhao ![Faro Island Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232293-Faro-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Faro ![Photo by Jo Zel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fd15f123d0b85d8542bdf00b2ccbe802.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sao Bras de Alportel ![Tavira Castle featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232279-Faro-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tavira ![Ria Formosa Natural Park showing general coastal views and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232735-Ria-Formosa-Natural-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Moncarapacho e Fuseta - Cities near Olhao - Places of interest [Faro](https://expedia.ca/Faro.dx1193)[Sao Bras de Alportel](https://expedia.ca/Sao-Bras-De-Alportel.dx182252)[Tavira](https://expedia.ca/Tavira.dx182254)[Moncarapacho e Fuseta](https://expedia.ca/Moncarapacho-E-Fuseta.dx6047402)[Estoi](https://expedia.ca/Estoi.dx6048763)[Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Catarina-Da-Fonte-Do-Bispo.dx6157709)[Bairro dos Pescadores](https://expedia.ca/Bairro-Dos-Pescadores.dx6346483)[Island Armona](https://expedia.ca/Island-Armona.dx3000021368) - [Olhao Harbour ](https://expedia.ca/Olhao-Harbour-Olhao.d6118600.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ria Formosa Natural Park ](https://expedia.ca/Ria-Formosa-Natural-Park-Faro-District.d6118605.Vacation-Attraction) - [Olhao Municipal Market ](https://expedia.ca/Olhao-Municipal-Market-Olhao.d6081783.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ilha da Armona Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Ilha-Da-Armona-Beach-Algarve.d6118602.Vacation-Attraction) - [Falesia Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Falesia-Beach-Albufeira.d6081797.Vacation-Attraction) - [Vilamoura Marina ](https://expedia.ca/Vilamoura-Marina-Vilamoura.d6081799.Vacation-Attraction) - [Faro Island Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Faro-Island-Beach-Praia-de-Faro.d6081721.Vacation-Attraction) - [Balaia Golf Village ](https://expedia.ca/Balaia-Golf-Village-Albufeira.d6157253.Vacation-Attraction) - [Oura Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Oura-Beach-Algarve.d6118646.Vacation-Attraction) - [Praia dos Olhos de Água ](https://expedia.ca/Praia-Dos-Olhos-De-Agua-Algarve.d6156726.Vacation-Attraction) - [Monte Gordo Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Monte-Gordo-Beach-Vila-Real-Santo-Antonio.d6118620.Vacation-Attraction) - [Manta Rota Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Rota-Beach-Algarve.d6156722.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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