Municipal Museum of Olhão — Attraction in Olhão

Although rather small, this is a very interesting museum and of course it is free to enter. Housed in an historic building with a wonderful painted ceiling on the upper floor, we were greeted at the door by a charming lady who showered us with leaflets in English which explained the artefacts, although most had a description in both Portuguese and English anyway.

About an hour was enough time to view everything including the temporary exhibition celebrating the return to democracy in 1974....

What a lovely little nice place, the ships are great. The staff, special the lady at the front counter been so lovely, so welcoming. She gaved me a brochure after she saw that I liked the ship so much in the first room, what a attentive gesture. Very clean place, very well taking care of, what a difference to the Municipal museum in Faro, they should learn from Olhao staff. Thank...

A very interesting exhibition, which tells the story of how the people of Olhão fought against the French troops when they invaded Portugal in the early 19th century, an act which resulted in the King promoting the village to the status of town. The event is explained in detail in the museum. The place is relatively small and can be visited within...