Canal de Olhão
Canal de Olhão is a marine channel in Faro District, Portugal. Canal de Olhão is situated nearby to the locality Ilha do Farol, as well as near the hamlet Ilha da Culatra.Places of Interest
Highlights include Cabo de Santa Maria Lighthouse.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Olhão and Faro.
Olhão
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Olhão is a fishing port in the Algarve. Olhão is a major port and the largest fishing port in the Algarve. It is full of character with Moorish-style houses, an influence from the commercial links with Africa.
Faro
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Faro is a city in the Algarve region of Portugal that is a popular sun destination in the summer, and a base for exploring the surrounding area.
Pechão
Village
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Pechão is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Olhão. The population in 2011 was 3,601, in an area of 19.79 km². Pechão is situated 9 km north of Canal de Olhão.
Canal de Olhão
- Type: Marine channel
- Also known as: “Canal de Olhao”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Faro District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
36.97838° or 36° 58′ 42″ northLongitude
-7.86801° or 7° 52′ 5″ westOpen location code
8C8JX4HJ+9QGeoNames ID
2265446
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Satellite Map
Discover Canal de Olhão from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ilha do Farol and Ilha da Culatra.
Notable Places Nearby
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