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"Casa Magica" for lovers of the special in the historic center of Olhao

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a white tower and a lighthouse in the background.
A wooden staircase with ornate metal doors leading to a landing area with a potted plant and a mirror.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a dining table, and a chandelier.
A cozy living room with two armchairs, a small table, and a sofa. There are two windows with curtains, a fireplace, and a wall-mounted TV.
A glass-top table with a brass lamp, a vase of red flowers, and a potted plant in a corner of a room with a brick wall and a wooden door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ria Formosa Natural Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Olhão, Faro District
  • Place, Olhao Municipal Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Olhao Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Olhao

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Olhão Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Olhao. Algarve Living Science Center and Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Olhao Municipal Market and Faro Municipal Market. Centro de Artes e Ofícios and Karting Almancil are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Olhão, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Capela de Nossa Senhora da Soledade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 24 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪le Panorama tapas bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Bela Ria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delícia de Olhão - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mo Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Conquistador - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Casa Magica" for lovers of the special in the historic center of Olhao pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Casa Magica" for lovers of the special in the historic center of Olhao?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Casa Magica" for lovers of the special in the historic center of Olhao on 19 November 2026 start from NZ$966, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at "Casa Magica" for lovers of the special in the historic center of Olhao?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Casa Magica" for lovers of the special in the historic center of Olhao?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Casa Magica" for lovers of the special in the historic center of Olhao located?

Located in Olhão Historic Center, this holiday home is steps away from Capela de Nossa Senhora da Soledade and Olhao Municipal Market. Ria Formosa Natural Park and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely house in a charming town

We loved staying in Casa Magica. It’s close to the waterfront and market, with two terraces, a comfortable bed, fully equipped kitchen, and gracious owners. Obligado!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2023
Thank you very much, it was great fun for us too to be able to host such gracious guests like you! We would be very happy to welcome you again at any time!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Olhao and Casa Magica

The house was well set up and beautiful. The neighborhood was noisy but authentic. The house and area were just what we were looking for. Five stars for the whole thing.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2022
Thank you very much, We're glad you enjoyed it so much! Have a great time and stay healthy... sunny regards Peter
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great hosts, seamless communication, lovely home. Great jumping off point for many day excursions. House is very well equipped and convenient to all shopping. Highly recommended. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2023
Thank you very much for the kind words! Nice guests like you are always welcome here! We wish you a wonderful time...
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cosy and confortable house!

We had a very nice stay at Casa Magica! Peter our host greeted us upon arrival, was very friendly and gave us good tips for the week. The house is perfect for 4 people, it is close to all services and the kitchen is very well equiped. There is a beautiful market on satuday mornings along the waterside. We warmly recomend the place !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
Thank you very much for your kind words. We also enjoyed having you at "Casa Mágica". You are always very welcome!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a fabulous break in this beautiful house

This house has everything you need for a wonderful stay. We're just back from a month, our first time for being away so long, and we had a fabulous time. Peter and Gudrun couldn't have been kinder, meeting us personally and always on hand if we needed help. It really was a special stay. We love Olhao too, we didn't have a car and it was so convenient to explore on trains and boats, and so many amazing restaurants we were spoiled for choice. Thank you.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2023
...you were also especially lovely, it gave us great pleasure to be there for you! "Casa Magica is always open for you! Have a wonderful time...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastinen Gasa Magiga

Lokation very good. Near harbour, markethalls and grocery. House was full Off positive suprises and it was exceptionally well equipped but there were many stairs. Hosts were wery friendly ja hospitable. Strong recommendation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2022
Hello Lasse, Thank you very much for the warm words. It's nice that you liked it so much in "Casa Magica", despite the many steps! You were great guests, have a great time!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great and worm Welcome by Peter and G.( don’t want to spell it, i would ruin it). They explained everything and made great suggestions for our stay. The house is amazing, clean comfortable and very original. Perfect location in the old Olaho, a few minutes walk from all services, restaurants and supermarket. We loved the two balconys, so cozy! Peter even came back the day we left to meet with us and say goodbye. Just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2023
Hello Pierre and friends Thank you very much for your kind words! It's great that you liked it so much at "Casa Magica", that's how it should be! We would love to come again, our doors are always open for you! Perhaps we'll see you again...in Canada? Have a good time
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location for Exploring Portugal

We spent three months in this lovely property, using it as our home base to explore Portugal. The home is super clean and well-maintained. Communication with Peter was instant (we locked ourselves out and he was there in 15 minutes!). The two terraces were great for outdoor meals and just viewing Olhao from above. The kitchen, although small, is well-stocked. Two-minute walk to a nice grocery store. Close to restaurants, bars and the famous Olhao seafood and vegetable market. Lively neighborhood during the day but quiet at night. 10-minute walk to the train station.
Stayed 84 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you so much for your warm words. You have been extraordinary guests and it was a pleasure for us to have you as guests in "Casa Mágica". Would be nice to see you again...
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La belle vie à olhao

Un emplacement idéal pour voir les environs. Une maison typique dans une petite rue calme, près du marché aux poissons, près des petits restaurants (ou des grands), près de l'embarcadère pour visiter les trois îles. Merci !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Merci beaucoup, c'est toujours un plaisir d'avoir des hôtes aussi charmants dans notre "Casa Magica" ! Au plaisir de vous revoir...
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10/10 Excellent

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Wunderschöner Urlaub

Wunderschönes Haus, liebevoll gestaltet mit allem, was man braucht. Tolle Lage in der Altstadt, nahe bei den Markthallen. Sehr freundlicher Hausherr, Kontakt klappt schnell und problemlos, gibt gute Tipps und hilft gerne, wenn man‘s braucht.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2023
Vielen Dank für die netten Worte, auch mir hat es Spaß gemacht! Ich wünsche noch eine schöne Zeit...auf ein Wiedersehen
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10/10 Excellent

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ein schönes Haus in zentraler Lage mit rooftop-Terasse für einen tollen Blick

Die freundliche Aufnahme durch die Eigner brachte uns einen sehr angenehmen Einstieg in den Urlaub. Das Haus hat genug Platz um sich auszubreiten und bietet mit seinen zwei Terrassen für Frühstück und Abendessen eine schöne Freiluftatmosphäre. Zentral gelegen und somit kurz ist der Weg in den Stadtkern. Der Supermarkt ist nur ein Steinwurf entfernt. Wir hatten in Olhao eine angenehme Zeit und uns in dem Haus sehr wohl gefühlt. Gerne kommen wir wieder.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2023
Hallo Ihr Zwei, das freut uns, dass es Euch so gut gefallen hat! Ihr seid prima Gäste gewesen, jeder Zeit wieder herzlich willkommen... Lasst es Euch gut gehen, mit sonnigen Grüßen, Peter
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kleinod in fantastischer Lage

Das Haus ist noch schöner als in der Beschreibung und mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Es wurde an wirklich alles gedacht und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Es waren sogar Strandtücher und Sonnenschirme samt Strandtaschen vorhanden. Der Supermarkt ist wenige Meter entfernt, wie auch der Fährhafen und die Markthallen. Alles sehr gut zu Fuß zu erreichen. Vom Flughafen sind wir mit dem Taxi nach Olhão gefahren zu erschwinglichen Preisen. Man braucht hier auf keinen Fall ein Auto. Wir haben die lauen Abende auf der Dachterrasse beim Grillen sehr genossen, wie auch die Möglichkeit gleich um die Ecke in den zahlreichen Restaurants zu essen. Sehr zu empfehlen sind die Badeausflüge zu den vorgelagerten Inseln Armona und Culatra mit ihren weißen Stränden, die man kostengünstig per Fähre erreicht. Peter ist ein hervorragender Gastgeber und wirklich um das Wohl seiner Gäste besorgt. Danke, wir werden bestimmt wiederkommen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
Vielen Dank für die lieben Worte! Auch mir hat es große Freude bereitet, so verantwortungsvolle und nette Gäste im "Casa Magica" gehabt zu haben. Ich wünsche weiterhin viel Spaß im und am Leben...jederzeit auch wieder gerne im "Casa Magica"
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfecto

Casa típica de Olhao rehabilitada con mucho gusto y todas las comodidades, aún mejor que las fotos. Muy bien ubicada, limpieza impecable y trato inmejorable por parte de los dueños. Volveremos.
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2021
muchas gracias, además fuisteis muy amables, nos lo pasamos muy bien con vosotros... ¡muchas ganas de la próxima vez!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rundum schöner Aufenthalt

Wir haben uns in den 16 Tagen in der Casa Mágica sehr wohl gefühlt. Eine wunderschöne, mediterrane Einrichtung mit Liebe zum Detail; den Blick von den zwei Terrassen auf die Dächer und Gässchen von Olhão und an einer Seite sogar auf das Meer, haben wir sehr genossen. Die Wohnung war sehr sauber und komplett eingerichtet, es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Auch die Lage ist perfekt, wir hatten es sehr nah zur Altstadt, zum Hafen und zum Markt. Der Gastgeber war sehr nett und wir wurden mit einem köstlichen Willkommensgruß aus portugiesischem Wein und typisch portugiesischem Gebäck überrascht. Wir bedanken uns herzlich für den schönen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2020
...vielen Dank, immer wieder gerne für so nette und liebenswürdige Gäste wie Ihr! Lasst es Euch weiterhin gut gehen und bleibt gesund!
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