Kevin’s guidebook for Olhão
Food scene
Maré - Shrimp & Stuff
Rua José BarbosaIntimate and creative. Lovely.
A long time favourite. Always a buzz. Splendid flavours. Special service.
20 locals recommend
Chá Chá Chá @chachacha.olhao
19 Tv. do GaibéuA long time favourite. Always a buzz. Splendid flavours. Special service.
Mogno - Your Natural Choice
Avenida 5 de OutubroGo Asian. Eat healthy. Always fresh.
Breakfast, light lunch or just for coffee. Laid back. Made to order.
8 locals recommend
Figo de Pita - Brunch & Bowls
48 R. Moinho da BarretaBreakfast, light lunch or just for coffee. Laid back. Made to order.
Camaleão
Go to Armona on the ferry from Olhao. Go to the beach. This is the place to be!
Ilha Deserta, in the Ria Formosa, sits opposite Farol. Estamine is the only building on the island. Make a day of it. Indulge yourself. Highly recommended.
19 locals recommend
Estaminé
Ilha Deserta, in the Ria Formosa, sits opposite Farol. Estamine is the only building on the island. Make a day of it. Indulge yourself. Highly recommended.
Snack Bar Lazaros
89B Avenida 5 de OutubroFor coffee, for sunset, for wine.
Splendid plates of local fish. Whether outside or in, O Bote is fresh and good. And you can eat meat too.
20 locals recommend
O Bote
122 Av. 5 de OutubroSplendid plates of local fish. Whether outside or in, O Bote is fresh and good. And you can eat meat too.
Restaurante Mósse!
73 R. Teófilo BragaOff the beaten track and worth the detour.
Esquina da Baixa
nº78 Avenida 5 de Outubro
Pssst...!&Co
Coffee, drinks .. exceptional setting on the Marina
Playa Restaurante & Bar
Avenida 5 de OutubroFor me everything is excellent. Food, service, ambience, welcome. Treat yourself!
Cestaria - Bistro de Artesão
For me everything is excellent. Food, service, ambience, welcome. Treat yourself!
N24 Tapas by Bart
Great cocktails and tapas by the market
Lanacosta
Elegant dining at the beach!
À-do-João
At Farol close by the Beach. The best island seafood.
ATO Restaurante
Creative, intimate and eclectic
Restaurante Alameda
10 Rua da Policia da Seguranca PublicaAlways creative and eclectic
São Gelados
The best in ice cream - with lactose and gluten free choices.
Tasca O Galo
Go! Good. Flavourful. Welcoming.
Neighborhoods
The market is the place to be not only on Saturday mornings but every morning (except Sundays). The fish market is just one half of the market. Splendid building on the side of the Marina.
12 locals recommend
Mercado de Peixe
The market is the place to be not only on Saturday mornings but every morning (except Sundays). The fish market is just one half of the market. Splendid building on the side of the Marina.
Museum and Art scene
Places of interest for the arts
Associação Cultural Re-Criativa República 14
14 Avenida da RepúblicaExhibits, music, dining. A centre of creativity.
Museu Municipal de Olhao
Praça da Restauração
Sala Simba
New and interesting. Check for opening times.
Sightseeing
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosario
1 Praça da Restauração
Jardim Pescador Olhanense
Ria Formosa
Nature at its best. Olhão is its capital.
Marina Ria Center
For dining, drinking, dancing, viewing