House with 4 bedrooms for sale in Olhão

Quelfes: Location and surroundings of this property

This villa is a 5-minute drive from downtown Olhão. A municipality with a strong fishing tradition and a deep emotional connection to the Ria Formosa, Olhão boasts a newly inaugurated seaside promenade, marina, and recreational port. Here, you can dock your boat or take one of the ferries or water taxis that make daily crossings to the magnificent islands of Armona, Culatra, and Farol. This is a region of shellfish gatherers and high-quality fresh seafood, resulting in a proliferation of fine-dining restaurants in the city. Olhão is also famous for its fresh fish market and open-air markets selling local products. It is in this municipality that Quinta de Marim is located, known for its work in preserving species of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. In recent years, Olhão has been discovered by many foreigners and chosen by numerous artists to establish their studios. The municipality comprises the parishes of Olhão, Pechão, Quelfes, Moncarapacho, and Fuseta. With a history closely tied to the canning industry, Fuseta is now highly sought after by water sports enthusiasts, including sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. Olhão is a 10-minute drive from the Colina Verde Golf Course, has easy access to the A22 highway (Via do Infante), and is located approximately 20 minutes from Faro International Airport. In addition to restaurants, there are all kinds of services and amenities in this city, such as schools, both public and private, an international clinic, pharmacy, police, shopping centers, banks, bus and train stations, and swimming pools.