A large recreational port, with many places, located in the centre of Olhão by the sea port.

A small river beach, at Ria Formosa (Formosa Brook), in a fishing village. Excellent for water sports.

A very beautiful beach, located in the Natural Park of the Ria Formosa, with good quality water that is very rich in iodine. It can be acceded by boat at a price of 1.60 € but one must take heed in some windy days when the waves may be over two metres tall. Varied restaurants, with a special note to fine shellfish.

A truly beautiful wide stretch of sand that can be acceded only by boat, from Olhão. Quite attended by divers, it has white sands and crystal clear waters. There are quality restaurants that serve a wide variety of shellfish.

A small river beach located by the small town of Fuseta. Despite its dimensions and the fact that the water quality could be better, it becomes crowded with tourists in the summer. Nearby there are several restaurants that serve mostly shellfish dishes.

The Armona is a uniquely beautifail stretch of white sand with clear water. One can only access it from Olhão, by boat. It is fit for sailing and windsurfing. There are good quality shellfish restaurants.

A small port for fishing boats and yachts.