Olhão

An authentic fishing town with cube-shaped, North-African-style architecture and the Algarve's best waterfront fish market halls.

Insider tip

Visit the market halls on Saturday morning, then take a boat to Armona or Culatra islands.

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Whitewashed lanes, viewpoints and the town beach reached through a tunnel. Charming by day, lively by night.

The former Moorish capital of the Algarve, crowned by a red-sandstone castle above the river. Winding old town and cathedral.

A lively port town with old walls, pretty squares and the best cliff beaches within walking distance. A fine mix of culture and coast.

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