Know Olhão Part 5 Architecture

Know Olhão Part 5 

Architecture

Olhão is the largest fishing port of the Algarve.  In this small town you can see different type of architecture. From typical parish church (The Chapel of Senhor dos Aflitos and the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosári)….

…..to buildings covered with Azulejo ( а form of Spanish and Portuguese painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework).

Know Olhão Part 4 Islands

Know Olhão Part 4 

Islands

Olhão has an island fortress, accessible by ferry.

One of the islands is Ilha da Armona, which has a long and beautiful beach full of shells.

The other island is Ilha da Culatra, where we find a walk through the natural park’s nature.

While crossing the villages from the dock to the beaches, we pass through small typical island houses.

We spent half our summer enjoying these sunny islands!

Know Olhão Part 3 Market

Know Olhão Part 3 

Market

The two markets in downtown Olhao are one of the most famous places of the city. 

We can find fresh and cheap vegetables, fruits and fish. Besides all of this, we can also find homemade honey, cheese, etc.

On Saturday morning’s, they also set up a market around the old market’s buildings. Farmers from around Olhao come down to sell their products.

While we do our weekly shopping, we can have a very sweet breakfast!

Know Olhão Part 1 Legends

Know Olhão Part 1

Legends 

1. Legend of Floripes

… she told him that her spell would only be broken when someone took her near to the sea, and stabbed her left arm near her heart…

2. Legend of Arraúl

… Arraúl immediately fell in love with the place, and decided to protect it by building an enormous sand barrier… creating Ria Formosa’s Islands.

3. Legend of the enchanted Moorish boy

A young fisherman named Manuel was playing with his friends…he never saw his beloved friend again…

4. Legend of the big eyed boy

On dark nights, it is said that along the quarter  of Barreta, appeared to the fishermen a very robust boy… one day, however, the boy stopped appearing.

5. Legend of Marim

In Marim there was once a beautiful and luxurious palace, where a girl named Alina lived… she fell into her loved one’s arms and they parted together down the river.