1. Mercado de Olhao
.The Municipal Markets of Olhão, one of the ex-libris of the city in Olhão, began to be built in 1912, being inaugurated four years later. almost a century ago
A model example of iron and glass architecture, the building, with an enormous urban impact, in exposed brick and a metallic structure, was built to provide the city of Olhão with functional markets, which it did. Every day, hundreds of people visit the Markets, in search of the best fish, fruits and vegetables.
1 hour
2. Tavira
.Tavira is a small town on the Algarve coast of Portugal. It extends along the river Gilão, which reaches the sea through the entrances to the lagoons of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Ilha de Tavira has a long sandy beach and salt flats that attract flamingos, spoonbills and other wading birds. In the centre, Tavira's medieval castle overlooks the city. The Church of Santa Maria do Castelo houses the tombs of 7 knights killed by the Moors.
2 hours
3. Museu Islamico
The most recent museum center of the Municipal Museum of Tavira was inaugurated in February 2012.
The Islamic Nucleus houses a vast and diverse archaeological collection from the Islamic period, resulting from interventions carried out in various places (Convento da Graça, Palácio da Galeria, Pensão Netos…).
Regarding the objects on display, we highlight the Vaso de Tavira, a true ex-libris of the museum. However, it is worth highlighting pieces such as the capital from the caliphal period, the inkwell, the ablutions sinks, the Islamic wall (12th century) made in Taipa Cyclopea or the Tower in Taipa Militar
30 minutes
4. Faro
.Faro is the capital of the Algarve region in southern Portugal. The town's neoclassical Arco da Vila stands on the site of a door that formed part of the original Moorish walls.
The monumental arch leads to the old town, with its cobbled streets. Nearby is the Cathedral of Faro, built in the 13th century.
1 hour
5. Ria Formosa Natural Park
From the Tower of the Church of Faro, dazzle yourself with the wonderful view over
The Ria Formosa
It is a salt marsh located in the Algarve region of Portugal, which extends across the municipalities of Loulé, Faro, Olhão, Tavira and Vila Real de Santo António, covering an area of approximately 18,400 hectares along
30 minutes