Olhão is rather overlooked among the many sites in the Algarve. It is an active fishing port and despite lacking in significant historic monuments, it is not lacking in history. It is also the gateway to the Eco-tourism that goes into the massive natural park that covers the estuaries of this part of the Atlantic coast. We had originally intended today to be a rest day as we were pretty tired from our previous days. Also the weather was supposed to be lousy. But we woke up to sunshine and decided to head to Olhão which is only about 15 minutes from where we are staying. It was a pleasant morning's outing.
Olhão is all about its waterfront
Its local market
Active fishing operations
It seems to be a town in transition. There lots of rundown buildings.
But work being done to refurbish them too. I wonder if it is all the expat money coming in?
We saw this guy working away. He evidently has been working on many of the buildings in the area.
Here is what they look like before
And after
Olhão has a nice central plaza
It is especially friendly to avian tourists
And I know...I KNOW...
You have been waiting for this...
Holding your breath for...
SIGNS OF THE WORLD
The danger of Escorregar snakes should never be underestimated!
I had to do some research when I saw this...
But this commemorates the very spot where Gumby committed suicide after one too many Mr. Hand abuses.
You can be away from Amsterdam but that doesn't mean Amsterdam is away from you!
And under the heading of when life gives you lemons, make lemonade...
...if a town doesn't give you laundry, make your own!
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even beauty in your own laundry to be found
That's a lot packed into a rest day!
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