Olhão is the largest fishing port in the Algarve. There is an attractive modern promenade along the waterfront and two indoor markets, which sell mainly fish and seafood but also some fresh fruit and vegetables. Fresh fish and seafood are also quite common in the numerous restaurants and cafes in town. It is quite pleasant to just visit one of the outside cafes along the promenade and just enjoy a drink with your quality fishmeal just watching the world of Olhão pass you by. There are also several gardens to visit if you want to get off the streets and into more natural surroundings; these gardens are well maintained and are quite inviting on a particularly warm day if you're looking for shade. The older part of town has many interesting buildings to discover, several of which have their own personal history to tell if you're curious about them. The cobbled streets are also home to more pavement cafes.
Although on the coast, there is no beach to speak of because of the Ria Formosa lagoon. However there are regular ferries to two beautiful small islands, the Ilha da Culatra and the Ilha da Armona, just off the coast, which serves as the town's beaches. With their soft sands, sparkling clear blue waters perfect for scuba diving and lush vegetation, these two islands are likely among the best beaches that Algarve has to offer. Its no wonder that there are people living on the larger island all year round and gets quite popular during the summer with tourists.
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