Olhao Vacation Rental apartment: in the pedestrian area, friendly neighborhood

Car-free holidays at the water edge in historic town center, central but quiet

Olhao apartment rental - view of the kitchen/ dining room
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Description Apartment, 21 m²,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom
Amenities near the ocean, town, barbecue
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€20 - €45/night 
€140 - €315/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$30 - $68/night 
$211 - $474/week 
Jörg & Christiane
Speaks: English, German
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Photos and Description of the Olhao vacation apartment rental Pedestrian area, 2 persons, restored, vaulted ceilings, suitable for allergics

Romantic holiday apartment with self-catering in lovingly restored house in the historic center: Only 2 minutes from the sea and the lush parks away, you live nearly like in a small village of its own with tiny corner shops, where you can buy fresh bread, goat cheese and olives. The pedestrian area invites you to put your chair out in the cobbled street- relaxed mediterranean art of living. In the nearest surroundings you can find a lot of ideas for your holidays: -Visit the famous daily fish market and the bountiful market halls. -Choose out of a great variety of excellent restaurants in all prices. -Visit Olhao´s national park center and explore the Ria Formosa national park by foot and boat. -Enjoy beach walks and fine swimming at the endless south sea like sandy beaches of the islands just off the coast. -Explore comfortably the whole Algarve by bus and train.
Olhao apartment rental - view of the kitchen/ dining room

view of the kitchen/ dining room
Olhao apartment rental - kitchen detail

kitchen detail
Olhao apartment rental - bathroom

bathroom
Olhao apartment rental - bedroom with sleeping gallery

bedroom with sleeping gallery

Location: Algarve < Portugal

Nearest Airport: Faro International Airport at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: IP1 at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 500.0 Metres
Car: not necessary
Olhao is probably the most traditional fishing town of the Algarve. The moorish influenced old town center, where our house is situated, and the shore of the Ria Formosa national park ( 2 minutes walk) are the perfect starting point for your holidays, also without car: In few minutes you reach the well known market halls (fish, cheese, fruit, vegetables...), shops of all kinds, restaurants, bars, as well as bus and train to explore the whole Algarve. The ferry (5 minutes walk) brings you to the endless golden beaches of the islands Armona and Culatra (1,50 Euro one way): Gorgeous swimming in cristallclear water in the sheltered lagoon or in the open ocean. We can offer you trips with our own traditional sailing boat or with the kayaks, also instructions are possible. Nature lovers: Don´t forget your binoculars! Enjoy colourful holidays with nature and culture, watersports and a delicious regional cuisine with plenty of fresh fish and sea food.
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Availability Calendar

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Rental Rates for this vacation apartment rental in Olhao, Portugal

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Low season Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 22, 2009 €140 €20 - €20 - - 1 Week
Christmas Dec 23, 2009 - Jan 7, 2010 €210 €30 - €30 - - 1 Week
Lowseason 1 Jan 8, 2010 - Apr 30, 2010 €175 €25 - €25 - - 1 Week
Foreseason 1 May 1, 2010 - Jun 30, 2010 €245 €35 - €35 - - 1 Week
Highseason Jul 1, 2010 - Aug 31, 2010 €315 €45 - €45 - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (Euros) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • In wintertime, january and february, on request. Discount for longer stays ( more than 3 weeks).
    Linen and towels included.
    We have to ask for your patience:
    We ourselves enjoy the wonderful Ria Formosa and spend much time on our boat or in the kayaks. So we are not always 'online'. Answering questions can therefore sometimes take some time ( a few days maximum).
  • A 30 % deposit secures the booking, the balance is payable 4 weeks before arrival date.
    If you want to book shorter than 4 weeks before arrival, you can secure your booking by transfering the whole sum.
    A fully refundable security deposit of 200 Euro ( in cash) is required upon arrival.
  • Taxi-transfer from Faro Airport to Olhao costs 20 Euro .
    On request we offer you babysitting and a shopping service ( that means: we buy for you the things you like to have at your arrival ) .

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in Olhao, Portugal

Property Type:
  • apartment (terraced)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 21 m²
Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • town
Theme:
  • romantic
  • away from it all
General:
  • activities guide
  • ceiling fans
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • iron & board
  • coffee maker
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • kitchenette
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • washing machine
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Badezimmer - Toilet, Shower, Bidet, 6 squaremeter
  • The bathroom features a spacious shower compartment under 3,80 meter high vaulted ceilings and enjoys natural air circulation. The washing machine is ready in its own separee.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 2 people
  • sleeping room - 1 Double, additional airmattress
  • Spacious sleeping gallery with comfortable access ( 4 steps), for 2 persons. An additional air mattress for a third person is available.
Entertainment:
  • books
  • books adult
  • books kids
Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • barbecue
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • low allergen environment
Local Activities:
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • wind-surfing
Onsite Equipment:
  • cooler small
Attractions:
  • arboretum
  • ATM/bank
  • babysitting
  • bay/sound
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • eco tourism
  • equestrian events
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • nude beach
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • theme parks
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • live theater
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
Nearby Services:
  • babysitting
Notes: During renovating and modernizing of our house we selected environmental friendly techniques and equipment. The pleasant climate of the interior, even in summer, is a result of meterthick stonewalls, the 3,80 meter room height and the natural air flow ( windows» chimney). Additional cooling is provided by the ceiling ventilator in the kitchen/ dining room. The kitchen equipment is new and suitable. For your entertainment we offer you- quite old fashioned- a small library. There is a free internet café just a 2 minutes walk away. In case you bring your laptop with you, you can log in for free in the nearby park. An exotic local speciality is to have a fish barbecue in front of the house- a good possibility to say hello to the neighbors. Your barbecue is in position!

Further details for this vacation apartment rental in Olhao, Portugal

A few notes to the Ria Formosa national park: 'Ria' means lagoon, i.e. behind the shelter of a chain of low lying barrier islands there is a labyrinth of waterways, small islets and salt marches, which changes with the tides constantly. The Ria Formosa with its area of 18000 hectares is a sanctuary of international importance for a vast number of birds, as well as a nursery for unnumbered fish species of the open ocean. The flora of the dunes and salt marches is highly specialized with many endemic species. Here a list of just some of the birds, you can observe here: ( unfortunately in latin!) Egretta garzetta, Platalea leucorodia, Ciconia ciconia, Phoenicopterus ruber, Porphyrio porphyrio, Haematopus ostralegus, Himantopus himantopus, Recurvirostra avosetta, Charadrius spec., Pluvialis squatarola, Calidris alpina/ minuta/ alba, Arenaria interpres, Tringa totanus/ nebularia,....... Two other specialities should be mentioned: the Ria is home to a small population of chamaeleons and is Europe´s biggest pasture for seahorses !

watersports possibilities: Exclusive for our watersports interested guests we offer: 1. kayak lessons for beginners and advanced ( incl. eskimo- rolls, if that is the right expression in english), guided tours in the nationalpark. 2.Individual sailing lessons in our traditional sailing boat for beginners relaxed in the lagoon and for advanced,-the classic seamanship knowledge, no licenses !, only true and useful know how 3. guided boat trips in the national park ( bird watching, swimming, snorkeling...)

Other Activities: birdwatching,boattours, kayaking, snorkeling, beach walking

Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in Olhao, Portugal

Rating
5 out of 5

Highly recommended!!! We'll be back....

Wendy77 Surrey, UK
Review Submitted: October 9, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
A cute little apartment, but equiped with everything you could possibly need and best of it, it is right at the doorstep of a beautiful lagoon. The owners were lovely and very knowledgeable about the area. Definitely worth following up on some of their recommendations. We did a little kayak trip with them, which allowed us to see some of the prettiest places the lagoon has to offer.
The apartment is also very close to a large fishmarket (a treat for seafood lovers) and in the evenings we prepared freshly caught fish on the little BBQ right outside the front door. We had an absolulte brilliant week and are certainly looking to visit again.
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Rating
5 out of 5

What a wonderful little house!

Sunnygill Scotland
Review Submitted: July 24, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
My Husband recently stayed here for 10 days, during which we celebrated both our wedding anniversary and his birthday.
We had a lovely time.
I have used Holiday-rentals.co.uk several times before, but this is the first opportunity we have had to meet with owners. They're very pleasant and so very keen to make everything just perfect. Their supply of local knowledge and the file with hints and tips is indispensible.Supplying beach parasols was the icing on the cake!
The house is very small but perfectly formed. The bathroom is great with a really good shower- just wonderful after a day on the beach.The kitchen/living room has all basic requirements. The bedroom is virtually wall-to-wall bed. Not a lot of extra space but the bed itself is very comfortable and a well positioned wall fan was very welcome.
As stated Olhao is an old-fashioned fishing town. But there is so much to see and do. We went on a boat trip where we learned all about the fishing and shell-fishing. We saw storks nesting on chimneys. We had live music on 4 evenings, and a folklore exhibition on another.We visited the church and the museum. We went by ferry to Culatra Island to the fantasic beaches of Culatra and Farol.
Olhao is a fantastic place for a quiet relaxed holiday with everything in walkig distance. If you are looking for nightclubs it perhaps would not suit you.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Tolle Unterkunft - toller Urlaub

aalbaer Hannover
Review Submitted: October 12, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
Angekommen am Flughafen in Faro sind wir für rund knapp 20€ nach Olhao gefahren. Jörg hat uns nach Absprache vom "Marktplatz" abgeholt und uns über einen sehenswerten Weg durch die Altstadt zu unserer Unterkunft gebracht. Nachdem die wichtigesten Dinge geklärt waren, gab es noch ausreichend Informationen über den Ort Olhao (Supermarkt, Post, Fähre zu den Inseln zum Baden), die Nachbarorte und die Reisemöglichkeiten, die sich während unseres kurzen Urlaubes anbieten.
Olhao hat ein sehr einheimisches Flair. Es laufen nicht viele ausländische Touristen rum - weder in der Stadt noch auf den Inseln, wo man herrlich im Atlantik baden kann, aber genau so toll wandern kann.
Die Städt an der Algarve sind vom Bahnhof Olhaos super zu erreichen und der Bahnhof selbst ist nicht weiter als 10min von der Unterkunft weg.
Bei Fragen und Anliegen waren Jörg und Christiane über Handy erreichbar und wir haben sie auch das eine oder andere mal vor Ort angetroffen.
Die Wohnung war in einwandfreiem Zustand und es hat quasi an nichts gefehlt. Gefrühstückt haben wir immer zu hause (der Frischemarkt sowie Supermarkt war fußläufig problemlos zu erreichen). Abends konnte man gut zu hause kochen oder aber in einem der vielen guten Fischrestaurants an der Promenade der Stadt hervoragend speißen.
Wir würden jederzeit wieder hinfahren und die beiden für eine Unterkunft kontaktieren.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Einen herrlichen Urlaub...

Johanna und Roberto Köln
Review Submitted: October 9, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
...haben wir in Olhão verbracht: ein schönes Haus, toller Strand (mit der Fähre erreichbar), frischer Fisch sowie regionales Obst und Gemüse (aus der Markthalle), schöne Natur und nette Vermieter haben dazu beigetragen. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Johanna und Roberto
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Rating
4 out of 5

Ein schöner Mix .....

RenateAnna Kleve
Review Submitted: August 23, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
aus deutscher wertarbeit und portugisischem baustil. schon im vorfeld der reise fühlten wir (mein sohn 16 und ich 53) uns von den eigentümern der kleinen ferienwohnung sehr gut bereut und willkommen geheißen. In Olhao (von Faro mit dem Taxi 22,40 Euro) angekommen, wurden wir persönlich bei den markthallen abgeholt und in die geflogenheiten von land und leuten und in die wohnung eingeführt. sollte etwas vergessen worden sein, so konnte man alles in einem gut erarbeiteten ordner nachlesen. die wohnung war klein, aber was will man in Portugal im urlaub in der wohnung?? schlafen und essen! Das ging prima. neben dem hochbett ca. 140cm breit gibt es eine kleine "bibliothek". weitere bücher als mitbringesel kommen gut an :-) ! in der küche fehlt es an nix, im gegenteil, es gibt dort schönes geschirr, der neue herd macht das kochen leicht und im kühlschrank ist platz für käse und wein und mehr! das bad ist toll, gefreut hab ich mich über das bidet! duschen nach dem badetag auf den vorgelagerten inseln ist ein muss und ging wunderbar. auf dem weg zur fähre (schifffahrt übers meer täglich garantiert :-) ) lernt man den kleinen ort und die nachbarn kennen. die straßen sind eng, die autos groß - sehr witzig, die sich daraus ergebende fahrweise. schön, dass das kleine haus an einer nichtbefahrbaren straße liegt, so ist es nachts sehr ruhig. Der fisch war lecker und gemessen an deutschen preisen noch erschwinglich. die vermieter sind ortskundig, freundlich, diskret und hilfsbereit. Im kleinen häuschen entsteht noch eine zweite wohnung, auf die ich sehr gespannt bin! aber ..... ich persönlich fahre nie im mehr im hochsommer - es ist einfach zu heiß. all das schöne der östlichen Algarve kann man fast nicht erkunden bei temperaturen von über 30°. zurück sind wir übrigens mit dem bus gefahren, wir kannten ja nun Olhao und die wege und preiswerter ist es auch. vielen dank noch mal an die vermieter!!!!
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