Fishing town with Moorish-style architecture, the best seafood market in Portugal and a growing expat community.
Yes — Colégio Bernardette Romeira is a well-regarded private school in Olhão offering both British and Portuguese curricula from nursery through to 9th grade (age 15). It is consistently ranked among the top schools in the Algarve.
Olhão has become increasingly popular with expats — particularly from the Netherlands, Germany and the UK — drawn by its authentic character, lower costs than resort towns and proximity to Faro Airport. The Ria Formosa natural park and ferry access to barrier island beaches are also major draws.
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