Van’s guidebook

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Van’s guidebook

restaurants and bars

Just a very nice beach bar at Farol, good snack and good cocktails and an amazing view of culatra's beach...
Maramais
Just a very nice beach bar at Farol, good snack and good cocktails and an amazing view of culatra's beach...
At the end on the street side of the vegetable market, A very good place for snack and meal, very good seafood and traditional dish, very popular with locals, it's generally a good sign. address: Av. 5 outobro, 65A
Ta Pronto
65A Av. 5 de Outubro
At the end on the street side of the vegetable market, A very good place for snack and meal, very good seafood and traditional dish, very popular with locals, it's generally a good sign. address: Av. 5 outobro, 65A
Only fish, it’s our little pearl , it’s outside the city in directions of the “parque natural da ria Formosa” in front of the entrance, half a hour walk from the center, you’ll find a authentic local fish restaurant, the best grill fish with a very good vibe, far from the city hustle, it’s worth the effort. Only lunchtime. there is 3 restaurant at that corner make sure you're in the good one, the other are not as good
Vista Formosa
Only fish, it’s our little pearl , it’s outside the city in directions of the “parque natural da ria Formosa” in front of the entrance, half a hour walk from the center, you’ll find a authentic local fish restaurant, the best grill fish with a very good vibe, far from the city hustle, it’s worth the effort. Only lunchtime. there is 3 restaurant at that corner make sure you're in the good one, the other are not as good
A very good family restaurant, situated in Barreta the oldest neighborhood of the town, in a pedestrian street, the tables are outside, when the night come the lights and the atmosphere of the street give you a very romantic ambiance. the food is a very well done Portuguese cuisine. A feel good restaurant. Booking is highly recommended
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A do fernando
25 R. Gaibeu
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A very good family restaurant, situated in Barreta the oldest neighborhood of the town, in a pedestrian street, the tables are outside, when the night come the lights and the atmosphere of the street give you a very romantic ambiance. the food is a very well done Portuguese cuisine. A feel good restaurant. Booking is highly recommended
A very nice place to eat, after the ferry's pier you'll find a fence protecting a boat parking and a small door, don't be afraid get in go straight to the water on your left you'll see a restaurant hidding right on the water, far from the crowd, if you eat there ask if they have some wild fishes, it's very different, the service is very caring and they just open a rooftop. A must go restaurant, away from the tourist path. don't miss it.
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Grupo Naval de Olhão
2A Av. 5 de Outubro
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A very nice place to eat, after the ferry's pier you'll find a fence protecting a boat parking and a small door, don't be afraid get in go straight to the water on your left you'll see a restaurant hidding right on the water, far from the crowd, if you eat there ask if they have some wild fishes, it's very different, the service is very caring and they just open a rooftop. A must go restaurant, away from the tourist path. don't miss it.
Very trendy with veggie and vegan alternatives, Figo da pita is a young team, they serve salads, pancakes, bowls as beautiful as they are delicious, light dishes made from fresh and local products. Perfect for brunch. A fresh wind on Olhão. Located in a quiet area, you will drift a little deeper into the old town. adress: R. Moinho da Barreta 48, 8700-431 Olhão
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Figo de Pita - Brunch & Bowls
48 R. Moinho da Barreta
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Very trendy with veggie and vegan alternatives, Figo da pita is a young team, they serve salads, pancakes, bowls as beautiful as they are delicious, light dishes made from fresh and local products. Perfect for brunch. A fresh wind on Olhão. Located in a quiet area, you will drift a little deeper into the old town. adress: R. Moinho da Barreta 48, 8700-431 Olhão
a fun place to go, good food to share good wine, a fantastic staff, sometimes live music. Special celebration on friday and saturday night with legend and free shoots.
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Tapas e Lendas
18 R. Dr. Manuel Arriaga
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a fun place to go, good food to share good wine, a fantastic staff, sometimes live music. Special celebration on friday and saturday night with legend and free shoots.
Best grill chicken in town, only local customers, workers during the week and family for the traditional Sunday grill chicken. We love that place for his authenticity and of course its chicken. We recommend with the dish chicken, rice and French fries order some black beans “ fejao preto” . Their pork ribs and porco preto is also a treat. Restaurant, take away and delivery O frango do povo Rua da Feira, Urbanização custodial Mendes, lote 4, Olhao Close : 11 pm
O Frango do Povo
Best grill chicken in town, only local customers, workers during the week and family for the traditional Sunday grill chicken. We love that place for his authenticity and of course its chicken. We recommend with the dish chicken, rice and French fries order some black beans “ fejao preto” . Their pork ribs and porco preto is also a treat. Restaurant, take away and delivery O frango do povo Rua da Feira, Urbanização custodial Mendes, lote 4, Olhao Close : 11 pm
In our opinion, Joao is the best chef in Olhao, we would say the only real chef. A traditional cuisine with a twist, sometimes very surprising in the good way, don’t miss the desserts made by Joâo’s mother. Plus a excellent selection of wine. Don't miss it.
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Restaurante Mósse!
73 R. Teófilo Braga
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In our opinion, Joao is the best chef in Olhao, we would say the only real chef. A traditional cuisine with a twist, sometimes very surprising in the good way, don’t miss the desserts made by Joâo’s mother. Plus a excellent selection of wine. Don't miss it.
Culatra An excellent restaurant for grill fish with un view on the ria and the small fishing port of Culatra. At the exit of the pier take the shady path to the end , "O Rui" is the last restaurant. The clientele is a mix of locals and tourist make a very alive atmosphere. sometimes the reception can be a little rough, but a smile fixes everything.
Restaurante Rui
Culatra An excellent restaurant for grill fish with un view on the ria and the small fishing port of Culatra. At the exit of the pier take the shady path to the end , "O Rui" is the last restaurant. The clientele is a mix of locals and tourist make a very alive atmosphere. sometimes the reception can be a little rough, but a smile fixes everything.

Mercados de Olhão

The mercados are the symbol of the city, their are open every morning except on sunday, as Olhao is the largest fishing port of the Algarve you'll all kind of delicious fish and seafood in one building, and fruit and vegetable in the second one. On Saturday morning there is an outdoor colourful farmers market where local farmers bring produce, plants, birds. Around the market you'll find many bars and restaurants where you can have breakfast, drinks and meals while you watch the Ria Formosa.
Avenida 5 de Outubro
Avenida 5 de Outubro
The mercados are the symbol of the city, their are open every morning except on sunday, as Olhao is the largest fishing port of the Algarve you'll all kind of delicious fish and seafood in one building, and fruit and vegetable in the second one. On Saturday morning there is an outdoor colourful farmers market where local farmers bring produce, plants, birds. Around the market you'll find many bars and restaurants where you can have breakfast, drinks and meals while you watch the Ria Formosa.
The best bifane in town. Just a thin marinated slice of pork à la plancha, in a pao seco bread, the kind of sandwich that you'll never forget. The owner of the place serves the fishermen and the workers of the market every morning for many years now with his secret recipe. there is no name on the stand it's on the fish side of the mercado, check the picture.
Av. 5 de Outubro 97
97 Avenida 5 de Outubro
The best bifane in town. Just a thin marinated slice of pork à la plancha, in a pao seco bread, the kind of sandwich that you'll never forget. The owner of the place serves the fishermen and the workers of the market every morning for many years now with his secret recipe. there is no name on the stand it's on the fish side of the mercado, check the picture.

Sightseeing

To get to the beach at Olhão you need to take a 20mn ferry boat for the Island of Culatra, you have 2 stops on the island Culatra and Farol. Both have access to the same long and beautiful beach of thin and golden sand. For the most courageous we recommend the boat of 7am, you will see the sun rising and the beauty of a peaceful ria Formosa.
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Culatra Island
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To get to the beach at Olhão you need to take a 20mn ferry boat for the Island of Culatra, you have 2 stops on the island Culatra and Farol. Both have access to the same long and beautiful beach of thin and golden sand. For the most courageous we recommend the boat of 7am, you will see the sun rising and the beauty of a peaceful ria Formosa.
One of the most picturesque village of Algarve, it’s at 50mn drive in land from Olhão.
Alte Hotel
One of the most picturesque village of Algarve, it’s at 50mn drive in land from Olhão.
At 1h15 drive from Ohlão, Alferce is a small town in the mountains around Monchique. Well known by the hikers, this small town is the departure of many beautiful hikes. You'll see a very different Portugal.
Alferce
At 1h15 drive from Ohlão, Alferce is a small town in the mountains around Monchique. Well known by the hikers, this small town is the departure of many beautiful hikes. You'll see a very different Portugal.
this beautiful walk at 1 hour drive of Ohlao, between Praia do Marinha and Benagil is part of the 7 valleys trail, you'll walk on the cliffs with ocher colors , so shiny that sometimes look like gold.when you are on one of the wonderful beaches look up and admire the cliffs that stand out against deep blue of the Algarve sky and the white seagulls playing in the wind. it's a pure delight for the eyes. But despite don't forget to dive into yhe clear water. But be careful that it is often crowded during the season.
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Marinijos paplūdimys
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this beautiful walk at 1 hour drive of Ohlao, between Praia do Marinha and Benagil is part of the 7 valleys trail, you'll walk on the cliffs with ocher colors , so shiny that sometimes look like gold.when you are on one of the wonderful beaches look up and admire the cliffs that stand out against deep blue of the Algarve sky and the white seagulls playing in the wind. it's a pure delight for the eyes. But despite don't forget to dive into yhe clear water. But be careful that it is often crowded during the season.