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If you like a relaxing holiday Olhao is a good place to be. The locals are very friendly and there are loads of eating places. The market is great and you can buy fresh food in the indoor market most days. There is a bigger market every saturday selling clothes and gifts together with fresh fruit veg and fish. You can travel around quite cheaply we used the train alot the only thing is the train stations aren't signposted. You can buy tickets on the train or at the station and if you are under 26 or have a senior card you can get a discount. It is a nice was to get to see things. The ferry was also quite cheap and it only took 20 mins to get to the island. There are loads of restaurants and cafes and it is a good family place. There are little play areas for children and it feels safe
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We spent a short week in early march using Olhão as a base to visit the sights in the rest of the Algarve. Though there are more picturesque towns to stay in, Olhão has a no-nonsense and not too thoroughly touristic feel to it. We drove to many towns in the area like Faro, Tavira, Silves and Monchique. All recommended.
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Olhao is a typical Portugese working town as opposed to a tourist resort. There are many derelict properties but it is obvious that the town is beginning to be of interest to those looking for a place in the sun at a reasonable price. There are many excellent restaurants serving delicious food. Portugese wine is beautiful. There is also huge value to be had if you want to have dinner/lunch out in one of the many fish restaurants where lunch can cost as little as 7 euro. Best advice is to use public transport to get around. Trains are very cheap eg we went to Vila Real de San Antonio by return the cost of my ticket was less than 9 euro for a return train journey of 1 hour. Treat yourself to hair and beauty treatments which will cost one third of the cost in Ireland. Use Olhao as a base to explore the RIA Formosa and Armona in particular. A visit to the fish market is a must.
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If you want to experience the real Algarve and not be knee deep in burger bars and all day breakfast joints, Olhao is a very good place to start. The markets are fascinating and there are many unfussy restaurants from which to choose.
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Olhao is a working port with a large fish market. There are many excellent fish restaurants. It is an interesting town but not a touristy destination and would appeal to those who prefer to experince a slice of Potuguese life. It is run down in parts and so might not be suitabke for those loking for glitz and glamour and nightlife. It is on the Ria Formosa natural park which has excellent birdlife.
“The little pool in the courtyard by which we could sit in all weathers to eat our own food, relax, and of course cool off. The free use of sturdy bicycles - and excellent cycling routes in the country around Olhao. The many facilities in town: supermarkets, carry-outs, restaurants, boats to islands with superb beaches. Proximity of apartments to train and bus stations. Friendly cafe for cheap coffee next door to lodgings.”
“The hotel was beautiful. Well arranged, felt like home.”
“Very kind staff, friendly and helpful to discover olhao .”
“As a frequent traveller, I can confidently recommend this hotel. It offers a charming and personal touch, very friendly staff, lovely grounds and facilities with a good restaurant on-site.”
“The old and authentic Casa Marina is situated in the old town of OLHÃO - which made the stay an excellent honeymoon and very good experience of the Algarve coast of Portugal. The atmosphere in the house is very original, and especially the Rooftop terrace with an outdoor bath and shower was a great pleasure! We enjoyed the local pace of Down town OLHÃO, near good restaurants and cafes, shopping mall and the cheap ferries to the Islands!”
