Orbitur Ilha de Armona

From €172 For 2 nights, 2 adults 9.4 7 reviews
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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.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 30
Open now
Please note
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. 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 Sat, 23 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating based on 7 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

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.

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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!

Nice and close to the beach and very safe…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Thomas S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Morea 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: Nice and close to the beach and very safe

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From the manager: We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your interest in our campsite and hope to welcome you back soon. We wish you all the best!

Uma situação menos boa, ficamos sem água devido a uma rotura de água

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Morea 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: Sim, os funcionários são espetaculares. Parabéns João e Vânia!!

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From the manager: Agradecemos a visita e os seus comentários como contributo para a melhoria dos nossos produtos e serviços. Pedimos desculpa pelos inconvenientes e esperamos poder melhor acolher numa próxima oportunidade!

Genial. Perfecto

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

Evasion 1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: Genial. Todo perfecto: la atención recibida, las instalaciones a pie de playa y el bungalow equipado de lo justo para pasar unos días inolvidables. El entorno natural un paraíso donde poder quedarte a vivir para siempre. Días inolvidables para repetir

Disliked: Precios del súper carísimo. Si vas para más de una semana te recomiendo hacer la compra en Olhão.

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From the manager: Nos encanta saber que disfrutó de su estadía con nosotros. Agradecemos su preferencia y contribuciones, esperando tener el placer de su visita nuevamente pronto.

O silêncio... a paz e o contacto com a natureza.…

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

Evasion 1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: O silêncio... a paz e o contacto com a natureza.

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From the manager: Adoramos saber que gostou da sua estada connosco. Agradecemos a preferência e esperamos voltar a ter o prazer da sua visita em breve. Votos de boa saúde!

Tudo excepto a falta de ar condicionado…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Evasion 1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: Tudo excepto a falta de ar condicionado

Disliked: Falta de ar condicionado

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From the manager: Agradecemos a visita e os seus comentários como contributo para a melhoria dos nossos produtos e serviços.

me gustó mucho , muy tranquilo cerca de la playa, con playa…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
maria isabel m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Morea 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: me gustó mucho , muy tranquilo cerca de la playa, con playa de ensueño y todo los trabajadores muy agradables y trababajadores. Lo unico que no me gusto fuero los colchones , yo tengo problemas de espalda y eran muy malos , pero en gerenal repetiriamos

Disliked: Los colchones muy malos el de matrimonio y los de las literas.

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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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Armona-Ria 0.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Armona-Mar 1.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Cavacos 2.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent N/A
Culatra-Mar 5 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Fuseta-Mar 5.9 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • 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 $310.42 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.