Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
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Seville day trip from the Algarve
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Olhão: 4-Hour Ria Formosa Islands Tour
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Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)
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Taste Primorosa Guided Visit Tasting 4 Wines and Tapas
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Group Surf Lessons
Popular places to visit

Olhao Harbour
While staying in Olhão you’ll most likely want to visit the nearby islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park, which is accessible by ferry from this harbor.

Olhao Municipal Market
Towering over the waterfront, this market is a symbol of Olhão's industriousness and agricultural traditions, which are depicted on tile paintings inside the buildings.

Ilha da Culatra Beach
Located on a small island that separates Rio Formosa Natural Park from the sea, this undeveloped beach offers calm, clean waters and few crowds.

Ria Formosa Natural Park
Discover one of Portugal’s natural wonders by bike, boat, kayak or on foot and find barrier islands and snaking waterways that provide a haven for flora and fauna.
Praia da Armona-Ria
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Armona-Ria during your trip to Quelfes?
Praia do Farol
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia do Farol during your trip to Faro?
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