national park
Ria Formosa Natural Park
A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Faro, Portugal · Europe
Olhão works well as a base: 5 minutes from Quelfes, 1km from Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Olhão is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 29,239, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Olhão sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Olhão to your route.
Olhão, officially the City of Olhão da Restauração, is a city and municipality in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 45,396, in an area of 130.86 km2 (50.53 sq mi). Located near the regional capital Faro and forming a single urban agglomeration, it is a fishing portRead more
and tourist center. Along with Faro, Loulé and Tavira, Olhão forms a conurbation from the eastern and central Algarve.
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Olhão is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0286 latitude, -7.8411 longitude.
Olhão has a population of approximately 29,239 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.
1 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.
8 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
16 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.
25 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
30 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
38 km · about 45 min drive
beach
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
51 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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