The Top 7 Lakes around Olhão
Looking to visit the best lakes around Olhão? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Olhão’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
Very calm National Park near the Faro airport. You can watch wild flamingos there and salt extraction pits. On the other side is the beach and I can only recommend a round tour.
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Ria Formosa Natural Park
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
At least we could observe a group of flamingos from here!
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Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Ria Formosa Natural Park covers over 170 km² of coastal wetlands in a system of barrier islands that communicates with the sea through six inlets, and is an important …
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Flamingo Viewing Point, Ria Formosa Natural Park
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A flu pink flamingo can also be seen at the bridge N125 at Portimão
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Pego do Inferno
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little corner to cool off!
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Boats on the Shore at Santa Luzia
Highlight • Beach
Santa Luzia is a small town and municipality in the Algarve in southern Portugal. It gives itself the nickname "capital of the octopus".
There are very good restaurants here that serve octopus.
There are very good restaurants here that serve octopus.
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Ria Formosa Salt Flats and Atlantic Coast Route
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Nice varied route on the way from Tavira towards Faro through the Parque Natural de Rio Formosa. Very well maintained and well developed. A place where a bridge collapsed was easy to avoid.
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