Eileen's Guidebook
Beaches
Beautiful white sandy beaches only a fifteen minute ferry ride.
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Armona Island
Beautiful white sandy beaches only a fifteen minute ferry ride.
Culatra Island
Great beach to hire a kayak to explore Bengali cave. Forty five minutes by car from Olhao
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Amaphiko kaBenagil
Great beach to hire a kayak to explore Bengali cave. Forty five minutes by car from Olhao
Food scene
Delicious breakfasts and smoothies. Good fresh Portuguese produce. 5 minute walk from house on the way to the sea front.
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Figo de Pita - Brunch & Bowls
48 R. Moinho da BarretaDelicious breakfasts and smoothies. Good fresh Portuguese produce. 5 minute walk from house on the way to the sea front.
Excellent Italian food with views over the sea from the roof terrace. Portion sizes are large so be prepared to take some home!
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Pizza na Pedra
50 Av. 5 de OutubroExcellent Italian food with views over the sea from the roof terrace. Portion sizes are large so be prepared to take some home!
Prazeres
94 Av. 5 de OutubroThe speciality fish cooked in a tile is delicious.
O Bote
122 Av. 5 de OutubroExcellent fish dishes.
Local food cooked fresh, using produce from the local markets.
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Chá Chá Chá @chachacha.olhao
19 Tv. do GaibéuLocal food cooked fresh, using produce from the local markets.
Amazing value all you can eat grilled fish. Only open lunchtimes.
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Vai e Volta
Nº2 Largo do GrémioAmazing value all you can eat grilled fish. Only open lunchtimes.
Great bar with a very good tapas menu. Sit outside and watch the world go by.
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7 imeio wine bar (tapas, sushi, cocktails, wine)
38 Av. 5 de OutubroGreat bar with a very good tapas menu. Sit outside and watch the world go by.
Tapas e Lendas
18 R. Dr. Manuel ArriagaGood food often accompanied by live music.
Gelvi Gelato
Best ice cream in Olhão
Bars
Cantaloupe Cafe
Waterfront bar with live jazz.
Cais Club Bar
Sightseeing
Great for spotting migrating birds on the ria Formosa
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Ria Formosa Natural Park
Great for spotting migrating birds on the ria Formosa
Tavira
Charming riverside town 30 mins by train from Olhao
SeaHorse BikeRental
Avenida 5 de OutubroGreat town to explore before getting the ferry to Spain. Half an hour by car and forty five minutes by train from Olhao
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Vila Real de Santo António
Great town to explore before getting the ferry to Spain. Half an hour by car and forty five minutes by train from Olhao
Supermarkets
Nearest large supermarket. 7 minute walk
Nearest large supermarket to house. 7 minute walk.
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Continente Bom Dia Olhão II
2 R. Patrão Joaquim CasacaNearest large supermarket to house. 7 minute walk.
Pingo Doce
LOTE 5 Urbanização Horta Das Laranjeiras Supermarket nearest the sea front. 7-8 minute walk.
Bakeries
Nearest bakery for bread, croissants etc. Also serves coffee and snacks. One minute walk from the house at the end of Rua Nova da Cruz.
Padaria do Almirante
118 R. Alm. Reis