Algarve: Olhão Market & Ria Formosa with lunch included

Overview

Experience life like a local in Olhão, the charming cubist town with unique architecture and a rich fishing heritage. Stroll through the historic streets and alleys of the city center, where you’ll discover the town’s fascinating history and vibrant local culture. On Saturday mornings, visit the bustling Municipal Market, where you can find fresh regional products from local producers. Discover the beauty of Ria Formosa, often called the "Maldives of Europe," and visit the serene Barrier Islands and the charming fishing community of Culatra. To make your experience truly unforgettable, enjoy a lunch of freshly grilled fish from the Ria Formosa. On your return, take a scenic ride on the local ferry, offering stunning views of the Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Itinerary

1. Jardim Pescador Olhanense

   Embraced by Ria Formosa Natural Park we invite you for a pleasant walk through Olhão historical sights and it peculiar cubist houses. In fact, Olhão is known as the “cubist city” due to the original terraces and roofs of the houses - Açoteias. Discover the legends in the old town such as the enchanted Moorish - the beautiful Floripes. Visit the main garden Jardim Pescador Olhanense where you can find an important episode from the XIX century ontypical Portuguese tiles and on the great vessel of"Caíque Bom Sucesso".

   · 1 h

2. Mercado de Olhao

   Every Saturday morning the street market gets fill with producers that arrive from the interior of Algarve to sell their fresh products. They offer a great variety of products from the best fruits & vegetables to traditional Algarve cakes, flowers, basketry,..,but also clothes, shoes, coats, handbags and many others... The famous Municipal Market buildings are considered the Ex- librisof the city. In one building you can buy vegetables and meat and in the other twin builidng fresh fish.

   · 40 min

3. Ilha da Culatra

   Take the local ferry, explore the fishing island of Culatra and be dazzled by a fantastic beach. To make your experience unforgettable, we include a lunch of freshly grilled fish from our sea and clams from the Ria Formosa. On your return, the local ferry will take you on a tour along the Ria Formosa Natural Park.

   · 3 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Pick up details will be sent to you by email within 24 hours after receiving the booking. Kindly make sure you have inserted the hotel name or accommodation address in your booking. Not all accommodations are available for pickup at the door. If pickup at your hotel is not possible, a nearby location will be provided. The pick up time will depend on guest's hotel location in Algarve, normally between 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Average pick up time: - 07h30 to 08h20: Pick up in Albufeira - 07h15 to 07h45: Pick up in Porches and Armação de Pêra

How to use your ticket

Pickup details will be sent to you by email within 24 hours of receiving your booking. Kindly confirm you have receive it or contact us. If your hotel is not available for pickup, we will provide a nearby meeting point. Please ensure that you have included your hotel name in your booking. Printed voucher is recommended.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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Activity offered by MTS Globe Portugal via Viator.