Coastal town with fishing port, lagoon islands and typical flair

Discover Olhão, a town shaped by its fishermen, ordinary people, storytellers, and legends. Olhão is also known for its Cubist art, unique in Southern Europe. With your guide, you'll explore the streets and avenues of the historic center.

Every Saturday, the market halls of Olhão become very busy, with farmers from the region offering their colorful array of fruits, vegetables, honey, fish, herbs and much more at numerous stalls.

The city lies in the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, with its labyrinth of canals, islands, and sandbanks stretching for approximately 60 km along the Algarve coast. It also boasts the second-largest fishing port in the Algarve. Besides fishing, salt production and the harvesting of shellfish and other marine life are among the traditional activities of the local population.

The local ferry will take you to Culatra – one of the many islands where you can relax and swim on the fantastic white sandy beach with its crystal-clear waters. To make your day unforgettable, this excursion includes a traditional lunch of freshly grilled seafood and mussels from the Ria Formosa.

In the afternoon, the journey continues through the Ria Formosa back to Olhão.

Excursion organizer: MTS - Mediterranean Travel Services Incoming Portugal, SA