• An aerial view of the western frontier of Olhão and urban area. A glimpse of the coastal community of Olhão, overshadowed by Monte de São Miguel.
  • Olhão, Portugal: Olhão is a coastal town located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Known for its fishing heritage and vibrant markets, Olhão is a...
  • Why Olhão? The trip plan included roaming around Portugal's southern coastal area (the Algarve region) first, then to the other parts of the country.
  • Olhão did not sell it self to the left-century industry, tourism, and despite being the largest fishing port in the Algarve, its entire culture revolves around the sea.
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  • Mercado de Olhão, Algarve. Olhão grew as a major fishing port in the 20th century, but it already was a sizable village in the 1600s.
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  • Olhão is also a comparatively new town; the first stone building was only constructed in the late 17th century, and the Nossa Senhora church dates from 1715.
  • Olhão, land of fishermen, is also a land of good food. Here, traditional Algarve cuisine impera, with its favorite ingredients: fish and seafood.
  • Olhão achieved its status as a town in 1808 after a group of seventeen Olhaneses sailed to Brazil in the Bom Successo, a sixty five foot fishing boat.
  • If you rent a car in Faro Airport it is very easy to drive to Olhão, just take the main road out of the airport and keep going straight ahead.
  • The first is taking a Flixbus. The bus leaves from Lisbon (Oriente) and will take you to Olhão, specifically, Av. Operarios Conserveiros. It takes around 3. 5 hours.
  • Beyond its market, Olhão’s proximity to the Ria Formosa, a sprawling natural park of lagoons and islands, adds another layer to its charm.
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