Title: A Place in the Sun, Olhão, East Algarve Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Place in the Sun, Olhão, East Algarve Holiday home with kitchen, near Olhao Harbour ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111950000/111945100/111945073/be967ede.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111950000/111945100/111945073/5d18cb73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111950000/111945100/111945073/b190c253.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111950000/111945100/111945073/a347bded.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111950000/111945100/111945073/82fb6862.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Olhao Harbour is located near A Place in the Sun, Olhão, East Algarve, which provides a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1012 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Place in the Sun, Olhão, East Algarve Traditional, elegant Portuguese home centrally located in the heart of the fishing town of Olhão, close to Ria Formosa lagoon and many beaches. Spacious accommodation for up to 4, with large rooftop terrace for outdoor living year-round. Fully equipped with all amenities for short or long-term stay. Less than 5 minutes walk to downtown waterfront, train and bus; and 15 minutes from Faro Airport. From the waterfront, hop on the local ferry to one of our islands - Armona, Culatra, Farol - and enjoy the beaches, fresh seafood and the rich fishing heritage of the area. The house features spectacular Portuguese abóbada ceilings in most areas, with two spacious bedrooms - a large queen bed and 2 single beds, living room, dining area and full kitchen. Make yourself at home with top-of-the-range kitchen appliances, smart TVs in bedrooms and living room, AC and heating, washing machine & dryer, large walk-in shower. Enjoy drinks or a BBQ dinner under the pergola on the large rooftop terrace. This home is fully loaded for comfort and gracious living! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Electric car charging station - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Unit size: 1,012 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113600600/113600502/fea411f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa das irmas. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 155981/AL If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Olhao is home to this holiday home. Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Faro Island Beach. Algarve Living Science Center and Karting Almancil are also worth visiting. [Visit our Olhao travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Olhao.dx182241) [View more Holiday homes in Olhao](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Olhao-Private-Holiday-Homes.d182241-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.030193,-7.838784&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yi%60aFj_zn%40%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%3FSBS%40S%40Q%40SBSBQBSBQBSBQBSDQBQDQDSDQDQDQFODQFQDQFOFQHOFOFQHOFOHMFOHOHOJMHMHOHMJMHMJKJMJMJKJKJKJKJKLKJILKLIJILILILILGJINGLGLGLGNELGLENELENELENCNCLCNCNCNCLANCNALAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHLHJJLHJJJJLJJJHJLJJLHLJJHLJLJLHNHLHLHNHNHNFLHNFPHNFNFNFPFNDPFPFPDNFPDPDPBRDPDPBPDRBPBRBPBRBP%40R%40RBP%40R%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FPARARARAPCRARAPCRCRCPCRCPEPCREPEPCPEPEPGPEPGPGPENGPGNGPGNINGNINGNININILINILILKNKLIJKLILKJMLIJKJMJKJKJMHKJMHMHMHKHMHMFMFMHOFMFMDMFODMFMDODMDOBODMBOBMBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAMAOCOCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMEMGOGMEMGMGOGKIMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMKMIKKMIOIMIMKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGOIQGOGQEOGQEQGQEQEQEQEQEQCQESCQCQCSCQCSCSCQASASAQCS%3FSASAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TfvO9xyKDGCuH2FWLGdzNOAhUDw=) Olhão, Faro ### What's nearby - Olhao Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Olhao Municipal Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Ria Formosa Natural Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Praia da Armona-Ria - 48 min drive - 2.4 miles ### Getting around - Loule Station - 23 min drive - Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 20 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Sushi Moment's - ‬5 min walk - ‪Figo de Pita - ‬6 min walk - ‪Taberna D, Olhao - ‬6 min walk - ‪Chá Chá Chá - ‬8 min walk - ‪La bicyclette - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Place in the Sun, Olhão, East Algarve pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is A Place in the Sun, Olhão, East Algarve located? > Situated in Olhao, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Olhao Municipal Market and Olhao Harbour. Ria Formosa Natural Park and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Place in the Sun, Olhão, East Algarve Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlies K. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Wir wurden von Lucy herzlich mit einem Begrüssungs Geschenkkorb enpfangen. Im Haus war viel mehr als alles notwendige vorhanden. Wir genossen am Abend die Dachterasse. Und brauchten die Klima nur 10minuten um das Haus abends zu kühlen. Da wir Ferien hatten, besuchten wir die tollen Restaurants in Olhão (Favorit O Ignacio) machten Tagesausflüge zu den 3 Inseln, & Barril Tavira. ![Stand war leer, wenig Touristen. Nur teilweise Liegestühle zu mieten](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e7e8ef12-b018-4d56-8427-6ac04d79bc9e-1753264636476.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Sonnenuntergang mit Odyses, jederzeit wieder mit Führer Filipe ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a80bf02a-5f13-472c-8f60-1b937346e94b-1753264619782.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Cataplana, Arroz Marisco etc im Hafen bei der Markthalle hat es sehr gute, tolle gute Restaurantes](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/78f62947-9d95-464e-b53f-daceb131c044-1753264632954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Strand hat viele Muscheln](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/40d7e33a-cc9a-409c-9857-26a2c57b3298-1753264628321.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Marlies K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marko 11 Jun 2025 Leider musste uns der Eigentümer aufgrund mangelnder Organisation an einen anderen Ort verlegen, sodass wir weder Gutes noch Schlechtes über den angegebenen Ort schreiben können. Der Eigentümer war sehr freundlich und hat uns in einem anderen, geeigneten Apartment untergebracht und die Differenz erstattet ... alle waren glücklich und zufrieden. ##### Marko Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### HELDER F. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Bien situé dans le centre d olhaoManque de fenêtres dans cuisine et salle de bains La terrasse très grandes mais malheureusement en hauteur avec un escalier étroit.Accuei très chaleureux. ##### HELDER F. Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Pestana Churchill Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Camara-De-Lobos-Hotels-Pestana-Churchill-Bay.h35774151.Hotel-Information) > > [I L❤️VE U! Villa. Sea view! SPA! 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