AL - Alojamento Local Pension Bicuar

Pension Bicuar is a guesthouse on Rua Vasco da Gama in Olhão, a minute's walk from the waterfront. Its rooftop terrace looks out over the Algarve mountains, the Atlantic and the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, a sink and a shower, and most have shared toilets. A common kitchen with fridge, microwave, stove and kettle is free to use. The town centre is within easy walking distance.

Location
Olhão is a fishing town on the Algarve coast, and the guesthouse sits close to its cobblestone streets, where traditional seafood restaurants and eateries line the way. The well-known fish and fruit markets, with their Moorish cubic arch, are a short walk away. Ferries leave for the islands just off the coast, with white beaches and clear water; Culatra Island lies about 4 km away and Armona Island about 5 km. The Ria Formosa lagoon is roughly 8 km from the property, Faro Airport about 11.6 km and Faro train station some 8.8 km.

Rooms
All rooms have a private shower and sink, with shared toilets for most; some come with a private bathroom. Tile or marble floors, heating, a fan, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels are standard, and towels, linens and free toiletries are provided. Upper floors are reached by stairs only.

Facilities
Guests share a kitchen and can eat outdoors on the terrace, sun deck or picnic area, which has BBQ facilities and outdoor furniture. Daily housekeeping and invoices are available. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out from 11:00. Free Wi-Fi covers the property, which has a designated smoking area, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and CCTV outside. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available; staff speak English, Spanish and Portuguese.