Name: Olhao holidays
Brand: lastminute.com
Price: 418 GBP

Villas Marim

EN125 332 Sitio de Marim CP 332-H

Flight Included

per person from £418

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 03 May)

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel

Av. da República 34

Flight Included

per person from £318

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 03 May)

Private Room on a Terrace With Garden

Azinhaga da Patinha nº22

Flight Included

per person from £193

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 26 Apr)

Olh o Typical by Homing

Rua dos Micanos 29

Flight Included

per person from £446

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 12 Apr)

Casa Gomes

16 rua manuel martin garrocho

Flight Included

per person from £382

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 05 Apr)

Quinta dos Poetas Nature Hotel & Apartments

528 reviews by TrustYou™

Pechao - Estoi

3.2 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £266

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 03 May)

Real Marina Hotel & Spa - Olhao

2056 reviews by TrustYou™

Avenida 5 de Outubro

0.2 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £379

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 03 May)

Stork Hostel

392 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua da Soledade nº23

< 0.1 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £220

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 03 May)

BJB - Alojamentos

153 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Capitão João Carlos de Mendonça, nº 2

< 0.1 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £240

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 03 May)

Holidays to Olhao

In 1679 the port of Olhao needed to build itself a fort to protect the villagers from pirates, today it opens its arms to visitors and holidaymakers. The latter may be a little less dramatic but this large fishing port has plenty of other things on offer. You won’t find a beach in the immediate area but the nearby Ilha da Culatra has stunning sand and crystal clear water. From the outskirts the town shows a number of different identities. Approaching from the port makes Olhao appear quite industrial while the dock side is far more open and lush with colour. Whichever angle you look at Olhao from it always has an excited buzz about it. The challenge is trying to see every different part of it!

Bargain at the markets

In central Olhao stand two tall market buildings. In here you’ll find a rainbow array of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as seafood caught from the Olhao waters that very morning. Exploring the market is the best way to get an idea and sample of the local delicacies and see what you can expect to find in the neighbourhood restaurants. If you decide to buy anything from the stalls get your best bartering voice on because there is always a bargain that can be negotiated. Sneak between the two buildings and you can follow a shortcut into the centre of town. The buildings here are elegant and intricately decorated with wrought iron; it’s a stark contrast to the modern port. The carefully paved streets lead to quirky jazz cafes and boutique shops where you can chill out with a drink or shop ‘til you drop. The Church of Nossa Senhora de Rosario stands proudly in the centre square and is a remarkable piece of architecture. For other holidays in the sun, check out holidays to Tavira

Start your Portuguese adventure

While you won’t have to fend off any pirates in a hurry during your Olhao holiday, you can still have an adventure exploring this part of the Algarve. Adventures don’t have to cost a small fortune and with lastminute.com you can find an Olhao holiday deal that is perfect for you. Take the worrying out of organising your getaway and let someone else do all of the hard work because in the Algarve they don’t do stress. Put your piggy bank back on the shelves, he’s not welcome in Olhao. Book all your holidays to Portugal with lastminute.com

Olhao Travel Information

Language
Portuguese
Currency
Euro

Local time
GMT/BST +1 hour

Local airport
Faro

Flight time
2 hours 20 minutes

Transfer time
30 minutes

Olhao holidays

Top holiday deals to Olhao

Villas Marim

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel

Private Room on a Terrace With Garden

Olh o Typical by Homing

Casa Gomes

Quinta dos Poetas Nature Hotel & Apartments

Real Marina Hotel & Spa - Olhao

Stork Hostel

BJB - Alojamentos

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