Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Estalagem Sequeira
( 289 843 444; Rua Dr Evaristo Gago 9; s/d €35/55; )
Although its facade is uninspiring and
its decor is a bit dated, this hotel's rooms are decent, with a trim if flowery design.
HOTEL
€
Eating
PATISSERIE
€
Pastelaria O Ervilha
(Café Regional; Largo de São Sebastião 7; pastries from €1; breakfast, lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
In the centre
of town and overlooking the square, this São Brás institution (it's been around since 1952)
sells tasty pastries made on the premises. (Don't miss the
Jesuítas
, comprising puff pastry
and glaze).
Luís dos Frangos
(Churrasqueira Paraiso; 289 842 635; Estrada de Tavira 8150; mains €6-10; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
Five
hundred metres east of the Largo (beyond the museum), this is a local institution, famous
for its grilled mains - particularly its chicken. It's a large, busy and friendly place.
GRILL HOUSE
€
Information
Ponte de Informacão Turística
(
www.cm-sbras.pt
;
9am-1pm & 2-5pm summer, 10am-1pm & 2-6pm winter)
The municipality's tourist point, next to the municipal swimming pool and Jardim da Ver-
bena, has some excellent resources including some maps of self-guided walking tours in
the surrounding valleys and countryside.
Turismo
(
289 843 165;
www.visitalgarve.pt
; Largo de São Sebastião;
9.30am-1pm & 2-5.30pm Tue-Sat)
Distributes maps and information on the region and town.
Getting There & Away
Buses run to/from Faro (via Estói, €3.55, 30 minutes, nine daily) and to Loulé (€2.75, 25
minutes, three to five weekdays). There are fewer services on weekends.
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Olhão & Around
POP 15,000
