Orbitur Ilha de Armona

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  • On a car-free Algarve island, with direct access to white sandy beach
  • A 20-minute ferry trip from Olhão, and 45 minutes from Faro
  • Within 10 minutes’ walk of more than 10 kilometres of beachfront
There are island paradises and then there’s Ilha de Armona, a small car-free island 20 minutes’ ferry ride from the coast of Olhão in Faro. In the Ria Formosa Natural Park, and with more than 10 kilometres of sandy beaches lining the coast, this place is a stunner, so sort stays immediately at Orbitur Ilha de Armona. The big draw hereabouts is that sprawling beach, of course. There’s direct access from the site to a sandy sheltered stretch (less than a minute’s easy stroll), while larger segments can be explored on Praia da Armona Ría (five minutes’ walk) – with warmer water to splash about in and views towards Olhão – and on the lengthy Atlantic Ocean-facing Praia da Armona Mar (10 minutes’ walk). As this is part of a natural park, be sure to keep eyes peeled on all wanderings for aquatic birds, along with the European chameleon and rare plants. Just nine kilometres long, Ilha de Armona is very walkable, so those wanderings ought to be plentiful. In high season, the island’s cafés, restaurants, beach bars and shops will be open and bustling, while in low season the island has a quieter vibe. Luckily, it’s a quick five-minute stroll to the ferry for crossings to Olhão, where there are shops, cafés, restaurants and plenty else to do year-round.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 31
Open now
Opens 28 February
Please note
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The site is only accessible via passenger ferry, so cars must remain on the mainland in Olhão.

Languages spoken

English

Portuguese

Open from Fri, 28 Feb to

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Reviews

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Tudo maravilhoso 💕…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Evasion 1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: Tudo maravilhoso 💕

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From the manager: Adoramos saber que gostou da sua estada connosco. Agradecemos a preferência e os contributos, esperando voltar a ter o prazer da sua visita em breve. Muito Obrigada!

Optimas instalações. Muito limpa. Pessoas muito simpáticas e disponíveis. Adorei.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Sofia L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Morea 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: Optimas instalações. Muito limpa. Pessoas muito simpáticas e disponíveis. Adorei.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Adoramos saber que gostou da sua estada connosco. Agradecemos a preferência e os contributos, esperando voltar a ter o prazer da sua visita em breve. Muito Obrigada!

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Orbitur Ilha de Armona

Apartado 487

Ilha de Armona

Olhão

Olhão

Portugal

8700-282

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

37.02106°N
-7.80494°W

Route directions

Catch the ferry to Ilha de Armona from the boarding pier on Avenida 5 de Outubro in Olhão. This is a passenger ferry only, so cars must remain on the mainland. The crossing will take roughly 20 minutes, and the site is less than five minutes’ walk from the island’s ferry terminal.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

As Ilha de Armona is car-free, guests who have travelled this far without an automobile might prefer to stick close at hand, taking advantage of a decent public transport system to get about. It’s a 20-minute ferry crossing from the island to Olhão from where more wide-ranging explores can be had. Not finished with island living? Stick about the port of Olhão to catch the ferry to Ilha da Culatra (a total of roughly 30 minutes of boat time), where more beaches and a lighthouse can be visited. In Olhão itself, a seafront park, a covered historical market, and a replica of the small boat used by local fishermen to sail to Brazil in the early 19th century are within easy walking distance for the whole family. Slightly further afield, a 40-minute walk will land visitors at the restored residence and grounds (and museum) of famed poet João Lucio. For even farther flung adventures, guests can stay car-free by boarding the train to nearby Faro (a 25-minute journey) or hire a car in Olhão and drive instead (20 minutes). The city’s a must-explore for its stunning architecture, art-filled marina, waterfront gardens and Capela dos Ossos, a chapel decorated with human skulls and bones.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Armona-Ria 0.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Armona-Mar 1.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cavacos 2.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentN/A
Culatra-Mar 5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fuseta-Mar 5.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

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Nearest campgrounds

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Orbitur Ilha de Armona have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Orbitur Ilha de Armona dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Orbitur Ilha de Armona? As Ilha de Armona is car-free, guests who have travelled this far without an automobile might prefer to stick close at hand, taking advantage of a decent public transport system to get … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Orbitur Ilha de Armona?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Orbitur Ilha de Armona? From $221.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.