Holiday lettings & accommodation in Olhos D'Agua

As it is located in Albufeira, one of the busiest parts of the Algarve, many types of accommodation can be found near Olhos de Água. These are usually on top of the beach, or very near, with amazing views over the sea, making them totally worth it. Be sure to book in advance as the village is a popular destination during the summertime and prices can rise really fast and very soon the area is fully booked - which is great for the tourism industry in the Algarve which runs mainly during summer. If you get the chance, book a location with a sea view and near the beach because it is unique and you will feel more relaxed by just looking over at Falésia beach through the window of your room. The best time to visit the village is during the months of July and August.

Given that only during summer you can actually enjoy Olhos de Água to its full extent, be sure to go to the beach everyday, eat lots of fresh fish in local restaurants and take incredible pictures in the paradise-like area surrounding the village. When going to the beach you may find some water sports which will give a little bit of excitement to this very low-key type of vacation. Amongst the activities on offer you’ll no doubt find water skiing, banana boats and donut riding, all of which are great fun on a sunny beach day. Once again, do not forget to take pictures, it will be worth it for the lasting memories. Paddle surfing and surfing are also options and locals get to do it quite often. In Olhos de Água the important thing to do is really to enjoy the sun and the sea, in whichever way you want to.

Restaurants with fresh fish are not at all hard to find in Olhos de Água and they should be your choice for either dinner or lunch. Sardines are very typical in Portugal and are a delight to eat in the Algarve, but generally speaking all fish are very tasty and well-cooked since Olhos de Água is a fishing village. When spending time relaxing on the beach you may hear someone shouting “Bola de Berlim”, which is a typical sweet to have while on the beach in Portugal. Sellers walk around the beach shouting so that anyone who wants to enjoy one can come and buy. The combination of eating a bola de berlim and spending time relaxing on the beach is quite surprisingly good and you should try it. On another note, Portugal has lots of cafes with terraces so you should try those as well.

Getting around in Olhos de Água should be done exclusively on foot, unless your accommodation is not near the beach - which should be! When staying close to the beach, the only walking you will ever have to do is from the accommodation to the beach and vice versa, because all restaurants should be close to the beach as well. In case you are further away, the way to go is the same but by foot can take more time and require more patience. Therefore taking a taxi is an alternative option because your own car, or a rented car, might be stressful when it comes to parking near the beach. Usually you are not the only one having the idea to take a car and parking spaces are very few and might be expensive in controlled areas. Walking is definitely the best option, and a great exercise for your body!