Olhão
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The Algarve's largest fishing port, famous for its red-brick market halls and seafood restaurants. A gateway to the Ria Formosa islands of Armona and Culatra.
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Postal3d agoCondutor de velocípede perde a vida em acidente na estrada entre Pechão e Olhão
O acidente ocorreu ao início da manhã desta quarta-feira, na ligação entre Pechão e Olhão, e provocou a morte do condutor de um velocípede.
PTPostal4d agoMercado Rituais do Sul regressa à Marina Ria Center em Olhão
Artesãos, produtores e criadores voltam a reunir-se na Marina Ria Center numa edição do Mercado Rituais do Sul marcada para 15 e 16 de agosto
The Portugal News5d agoOlhão opens doors for the 38th Festival do Marisco
The Algarve's biggest gastronomic event is back in Olhão, with the arrival of the 38th Festival do Marisco, which begins on 10 August.
Olhão FAQs
- What day is the market in Olhão?
- Olhão Saturday Riverside Market: Every Saturday. See the upcoming dates at algarvecircle.com/markets/olhao-riverside-market.
- How many places are listed in Olhão on Algarve Circle?
- 32 places in Olhão, including restaurants, services and things to do, each contactable directly with no commission.
- Are there beaches near Olhão?
- Yes. Beaches near Olhão include Praia da Armona-Mar, Praia da Armona-Ria, Praia da Culatra, Praia do Farol. See them all at algarvecircle.com/beaches?town=olhao.
- What is there to see in Olhão?
- Places to see in Olhão include Ria Formosa Natural Park, Olhão Markets. The full guides are at algarvecircle.com/attractions.
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Eat & Drink
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Vai e Volta
All-you-can-eat grilled fish rodizio in Olhao, family run since 2001, EUR 20 per adult, lunch only.
Borda d'Agua
Beachfront bar and restaurant on Praia da Fuseta, a Blue Flag beach on the Ria Formosa near Olhão.
Kubidoce
Award-winning pastelaria in Olhão, Portugal's 2024 representative at the World Panettone Championship in Milan.
Tapas e Lendas
Tapas and petiscos bar near Olhao's market, mixing Portuguese, Spanish and Argentinian small plates with occasional live music nights.
Café Tinto
Olhão's only deli and specialty coffee shop, founded by Mo and Talia in July 2024, with 85+ score beans and secret-sauce sandwiches.
Bamboo Rooftop Olhão
Rooftop Asian fusion restaurant and sushi bar above Olhão's new marina, with unrivalled Ria Formosa views and a cocktail bar with mixologists.
O Horta
Seafood restaurant facing the Ria Formosa in central Olhão, known for regional dishes like cataplana.
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Sabino Boat Tours
Ria Formosa boat trips from Olhao by the hour, plus dedicated dolphin watching, from EUR 25.
Get Your Ticket - Algarve Tours and Experiences
A booking shop and equipment rental service for water, land and sky activities and experiences across the Algarve, based at Olhão marina.
MosaicOlhão
Mosaic boutique-atelier in Olhão's old town, run by Daria and Anael, offering hands-on mosaic workshops and handmade mosaic gifts and homeware.
Odyssey Boat Tours
Small-group Ria Formosa boat tours from Olhao: island hopping, sunset trips, dolphin and seahorse watching, from EUR 25.
Museu Municipal de Olhão
Olhão's municipal museum of maritime and fishing heritage, in the historic Compromisso Marítimo building.
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Optica Joia
Independent optician serving the Algarve since 1997. Optometry, contact lenses and designer eyewear from two stores, in Almancil and at Marina Ria Center…
CTT Correios de Portugal
Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.
Casa Amor Olhao
Ten-room boutique hotel in a restored 1870 townhouse in old Olhao, with a rooftop saltwater pool, coffee shop and art gallery.
Casa Modesta
Award-winning nine-room design guesthouse on the Ria Formosa in Quatrim do Sul, near Olhao, built on a family fisherman's house.
Alma Algarvia
Local-accommodation property management in the Algarve, handling bookings, guest check-in and cleaning for short-let owners.
Alo Esgotos
Drain unblocking and plumbing company in Olhão, offering 24 hour emergency callouts across the Algarve with jetting and CCTV inspection.
Barco Casa
Eco-friendly houseboats moored off Praia da Barra Velha near Fuseta in the Ria Formosa, for overnight stays with sunset views.
LEDEX Forum
One-day AI business conference for SME leaders at Real Marina Hotel & Spa in Olhão, 15 October 2026, with talks, workshops and networking.
Casa Rosa Villa Olhão
Nine-room boutique guesthouse in central Olhão with a heated pool, sauna and retreat and events space.
Tlf (+351 ) 918262926 VAYS RELOCATION
Removals, storage and international relocation services based in Fuzeta, Olhão, serving the Algarve and beyond since 2018.
urban shape
Construction and renovation company in Olhão, building homes, pools and solar systems across the Algarve since 2010.
Nov Piscinas
Algarve dealer for French pool manufacturer Magiline, building and renovating modular swimming pools from a showroom in Olhão.
Colegio Bernardette Romeira
Private school in Olhão for ages 3 to 16, teaching the Portuguese curriculum alongside a Cambridge International English Studies programme.
RBG – Rafael Barroso Gomes Advogados
Multidisciplinary law office in Olhão covering real estate, labour, corporate and Golden Visa law, with remote consultations for clients abroad.
Alô Eletricidade
Electrical installation, maintenance and EV charger company based in Olhao, serving homes, businesses and industrial sites across the Algarve.
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RIAS - Centro de Recuperação e Investigação de Animais Selvagens
Wildlife rescue hospital in the Ria Formosa, Olhão, run by Associação ALDEIA since 2009. Treats injured wild animals and returns them to nature.
Associação Vita Nativa - Conservação do Ambiente
Independent environmental association based in Olhão since 2018, running nature conservation, monitoring and environmental education projects.
Bombeiros Municipais de Olhão
Olhão's municipal fire brigade, run by the Câmara Municipal, under the joint Fire and Civil Protection division. Emergencies always 112.
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Ria Shopping
Olhão's town-centre mall, 15 minutes from the historic centre: 50 shops, a FITNESS UP gym, medical clinic, pharmacy and an Auchan supermarket.
Mercado Municipal de Olhão
Olhao's 1916 iron-and-glass twin market halls for fish, shellfish and produce, the heart of the town's food scene.
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