Olhão: Faro's Authentic Neighbour
Olhão: Faro's Authentic Neighbour Travel & Tourism It can’t get better than this. You arrived in Faro late last night and after a deep sleep in a local hostel, you sip an espresso on the terrace. The sun is shining, the sky is blue and you never want this moment to end. That is, of course, until you visit Faro’s often overlooked neighbour later on that day. Making the most of the short, ten-minute train journey to Olhão is an unmissable day excursion for anyone visiting the city of Faro. Mercado de Olhão This attractive fishing port is as ancient as it is beautiful. The oldest industry in the town is hallmarked by the authentic fish market, Mercado de Olhão. If you’re looking to secure the freshest fish, make sure that you get there early, as that’s when the locals will be reeling in their catch. To show just how important this market is to the town, the building itself was designed by none other than Gustave Eiffel. If you’re thinking that last name looks familiar, you’re r