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Top-floor frontline apartment, sea views, rooftop pool, easy walk historic Olhao
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51528.5 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Ensuite Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Family Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Top-floor frontline apartment, sea views, rooftop pool, easy walk historic Olhao
Modern, spacious, air-conditioned/heated top-floor self-catering apartment. Lift access. 100 m from seafront and marina. Views over islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park. Two main bedrooms can both be set up as king-size or single beds ; and annex area off of the master bedroom has a very comfy chair bed, or the space could be used for a baby cot. Two bright fully tiled bathrooms. Airy lounge and dining area. Balcony area for outside dining, in sun from early afternoon. Free WiFi. Smart TV with many apps including Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Disney+, HBO & Spotify (subscriptions required). Well equipped kitchen with water filter tap. Lots of storage space. Shared swimming pool on roof terrace with loungers. Video phone to external door. Electric shutters to windows. Easy, free car parking. Complimentary welcome pack - a few essentials to start you off. No pets allowed & smoking not permitted in the apartment. Easy walk to a variety of shops, restaurants & children's play areas. Large supermarket within 1 km, with others in town. A wonderful year-round rental - great for long stays.
Accessibility: The property is wheelchair accessible from street level via one of two lifts. The rooms will accommodate wheelchair use, although some mobility would be required to use either the 90 cm by 90 cm shower (with corner opening doors), the bath or WCs.
The roof terrace (with toughened glass barriers surrounding) can be accessed by the main lifts. At the roof level, the swimming pool is accessed by a short flight of steps, and there are also two or three steps leading into the pool itself , with no handrail.
The owners of the property have two children and warmly welcome other families to enjoy the property. Please contact us if you have any specific requirements to make your stay with children easier and we do our best to help.
Travel: Faro Airport is 15 min by road. Olhao rail station an easy 15 min walk, with services to Faro, Fuzeta, Lisbon, Spanish border, etc. As all amenities are within walking distance a car is not necessary, unless you want to visit interesting places on the Algarve or go golfing.
Distances: Central Faro 10km - historic old town and great modern shopping centre. 12km to Faro beaches. Loule 25 min drive - pretty inland town. Almancil 25 min drive. 18 km to Tavira. 30 km from Vilamoura. 40 km from Albufeira and 60km from Spanish border. The N125 is the old coast road and passes through several coastal towns, including Olhao. The A22 is the newer road a few miles North - quicker for longer east-west journeys.
The islands of the Ria Formosa Park are well worth a visit - frequent ferries and water taxis from Olhao jetty (a 10 min walk from the apartment) give you access to miles of golden beaches - there are also small shops and eateries on most of the islands.
Additional information: The apartment is managed and serviced by a friendly British husband and wife team, who can be contacted should any problems arise with the rental. They can also provide babysitting services and airport transfers, by prior arrangement.
Within the Village Marina development lies the 5 star Real Marina Hotel and Spa. This has a great range of wonderful spa facilities, which can be booked by non-residents - simply inquire at hotel reception. We can also recommend the hotel's very good Sunday brunch buffet, as well as their evening buffets in high season, and a la carte menus at other times.
All windows have Juliet balconies, with toughened glass and steel balcony walls that are 120 cm high.
Children under the age of 12 years to be accompanied at all times when using pool.
Information about Ria Formosa Natural Park is available at the Park Office, on the Eastern edge of Olhao.
Olhao's famous Shellfish Festival is mid-August, and the Fiera de Laranja is 3rd Sat & Sun in August.
Accessibility: The property is wheelchair accessible from street level via one of two lifts. The rooms will accommodate wheelchair use, although some mobility would be required to use either the 90 cm by 90 cm shower (with corner opening doors), the bath or WCs.
The roof terrace (with toughened glass barriers surrounding) can be accessed by the main lifts. At the roof level, the swimming pool is accessed by a short flight of steps, and there are also two or three steps leading into the pool itself , with no handrail.
The owners of the property have two children and warmly welcome other families to enjoy the property. Please contact us if you have any specific requirements to make your stay with children easier and we do our best to help.
Travel: Faro Airport is 15 min by road. Olhao rail station an easy 15 min walk, with services to Faro, Fuzeta, Lisbon, Spanish border, etc. As all amenities are within walking distance a car is not necessary, unless you want to visit interesting places on the Algarve or go golfing.
Distances: Central Faro 10km - historic old town and great modern shopping centre. 12km to Faro beaches. Loule 25 min drive - pretty inland town. Almancil 25 min drive. 18 km to Tavira. 30 km from Vilamoura. 40 km from Albufeira and 60km from Spanish border. The N125 is the old coast road and passes through several coastal towns, including Olhao. The A22 is the newer road a few miles North - quicker for longer east-west journeys.
The islands of the Ria Formosa Park are well worth a visit - frequent ferries and water taxis from Olhao jetty (a 10 min walk from the apartment) give you access to miles of golden beaches - there are also small shops and eateries on most of the islands.
Additional information: The apartment is managed and serviced by a friendly British husband and wife team, who can be contacted should any problems arise with the rental. They can also provide babysitting services and airport transfers, by prior arrangement.
Within the Village Marina development lies the 5 star Real Marina Hotel and Spa. This has a great range of wonderful spa facilities, which can be booked by non-residents - simply inquire at hotel reception. We can also recommend the hotel's very good Sunday brunch buffet, as well as their evening buffets in high season, and a la carte menus at other times.
All windows have Juliet balconies, with toughened glass and steel balcony walls that are 120 cm high.
Children under the age of 12 years to be accompanied at all times when using pool.
Information about Ria Formosa Natural Park is available at the Park Office, on the Eastern edge of Olhao.
Olhao's famous Shellfish Festival is mid-August, and the Fiera de Laranja is 3rd Sat & Sun in August.
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About the area
Olhao
Located in Olhao, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park, while Faro Jewish Heritage Centre and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estádio de São Luís or Algarve Stadium. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Olhao, Algarve
What's nearby
- Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Olhao Municipal Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Olhao Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Falesia Beach - 39 min drive - 41.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- Marina Ria Center - 5 min walk
- O Bote - 11 min walk
- Ammar I Mar - 9 min walk
- Arraúl Gastrobar - 10 min walk
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11 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good
Bob S.
18 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bob S.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jayne N.
5 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jayne N.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
5 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Gail H.
4 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gail H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Rachel W.
30 Aug, 2025
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Rachel W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Claudine B.
20 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Claudine B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Barry & Sheila J.
4 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
Barry & Sheila J.
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lorna M.
15 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Lorna M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Allan M.
8 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in a quiet village
Allan M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good
Jerry S.
28 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Our second stay
Jerry S.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
5 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Olhao stay
Stephen C.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
collette b.
22 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful and friendly town
collette b.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Nicolas H.
13 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Break
Nicolas H.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Craig W.
20 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, facilities and vive
Craig W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Larry S.
14 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
Larry S.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Debbie B.
28 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous apartment, wonderful location
Debbie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Tom D.
4 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
vacation time
Tom D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Patrick / Derek B.
17 Mar, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is not a 5 star property but rather a 10 star property. We were treated like royalty!
Patrick / Derek B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Cindy C.
30 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of the best!
Cindy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
jerry s.
10 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FANTASTIC TWO WEEKS
jerry s.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Kathleen Brady
20 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Kathleen Brady
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Wendy H.
11 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Wendy H.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Karolina B.
15 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
Karolina B.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Jayne N.
18 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top class
Jayne N.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
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