Parque Natural da Ria Formosa is ideal to spend some time outdoors. Get some fresh air and find out how this distinctive area is being looked after.

This nature reserve is situated in Olhao, a place that has plenty of things going for it! Carmo Church, Faro Marina, and Old Town Square are other good sightseeing opportunities nearby when you're done at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.

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Pestana Alvor South Beach, Premium Suite Hotel

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Amazing staff. Clean. Vibes.

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This place was wonderful! It’s a little piece of paradise in the Algarve. The units are large and very beautiful. The staff is amazing and goes out of their way to make your stay as great as possible. I will be back! Amazing!

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (326 reviews)

A beautifully situated and well appointed boutique hotel graced with courteous, efficient, multilingual staff. The pool and decking is framed with magnificent Mediterranean pines and rosemary. Gym is well equipped and the breakfast buffet abundant. Bedlinen is the finest, softest most silken cotton and the pillows provide a sweet slumber. Clientele in July was a mix of Portuguese ( a good sign when you stay in a country that its own people choose it) and some English, Irish and Italians. Guests were mostly well behaved.

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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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Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.

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Taste Primorosa Guided Visit Tasting 4 Wines and Tapas

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Cork Factory Tour

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Popular places to visit

Olhao Harbour

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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.

Fuzeta Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a family

Ilha da Armona Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ilha da Armona Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Quelfes. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Ria Formosa Natural Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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.

Fuzeta Beach showing general coastal views and surf as well as a family

Praia Fuseta

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Fuseta during your trip to Olhao? Stroll along this relaxing area's marina, or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.