Olhao Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Olhao which includes a city and a sunset
Olhao Municipal Market showing night scenes and a sunset
Fuzeta Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
Olhao
Fuzeta Beach which includes general coastal views and waves as well as a family

Where to stay in Olhao

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Bela Curral

While Bela Curral may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market.

Bela Curral
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Barranco de São Miguel

When in Barranco de São Miguel, you can plan a visit to Ria Formosa Natural Park and Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Barranco de São Miguel
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
3 out of 5
Av. da República 34, Olhao, Faro
The price is 3.764.517 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
3.764.517 ₫
4.112.699 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Olhao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (483 reviews)
Highly recommended
"This was our third stay & we will likely return so that’s a good recommendation I think! The rooms are thoughtfully designed, most have balconies where one can sun bathe or picnic or read a book. The hotel is in the centre of Olhao & the front desk staff are always very helpful. The bar & small swimming ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
B&B HOTEL Olhao Algarve
B&B HOTEL Olhao Algarve
3 out of 5
Av D Joao VI 100, Olhao, Faro District
The price is 2.706.276 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
2.706.276 ₫
2.990.723 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Olhao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
"Was very good for the money. Very new and clean, quiet Breakfast was very good. Over all great stay."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

B&B HOTEL Olhao Algarve
Real Marina Hotel & Spa
Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
Av. 5 de Outubro, 1, Olhao
The price is 4.961.536 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
4.961.536 ₫
5.381.539 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in Olhao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews)
Real good for me
"Friendly staff good food and a pleasant ambience. A lovely place to stay"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Real Marina Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Real Marina Residence
Real Marina Residence
4 out of 5
Avenida 5 de Outubro 2, Olhao
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Olhao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (573 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Real Marina Residence
Estúdios Salinas
Estúdios Salinas
Largo da Igreja, 1, Fuseta, Olhao
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Olhao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay in this hotel. Beautiful room in a perfect area. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Hotel located a 2 minute walk from the centre of the town and other bigger towns/cities are a short drive or taxi away. Would highly recommend this hotel and this town in general for anyone looking ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Estúdios Salinas
Villa Loreto
Villa Loreto
3 out of 5
Urbanização Ria Formosa, 12, Olhao
Stay at this 3-star villa in Olhao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Olhao Harbour and Praia Fuseta are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"This was an amazing place to stay. The hospitality, decor, pool, and breakfast were all superb. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Villa Loreto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Olhao

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
27
4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A lovely quite place with so many restaurants to choose from with delicious seafood at reasonable prices. Not many bars but ideal for a short break. Not an English sports bar in sight either! Very much a place that the locals go and a good spot for

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very pleasant town to stay in.....lots to see, plenty of places to eat at reasonable prices, interesting old fishing port.

5/5 - Excellent

Rui

Amazing Festival do Marisco.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The locals are friendly, but you can’t help but feel uncomfortable as a black person walking around there. Definitely explore each island by taking a boat tour. À-do-João Restaurant on faro island was Excellent

5/5 - Excellent

Maria

It was very good. Restaurants excellent and affordable. People friendly and helpful. Only we have problems with the taxis. Very little public transport.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The restaurants are superb all offering brilliant Portuguese style fresh food from petiscara (tapas) to fresh fish platters to hanging kebabs.

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