Parque de Campismo e Caravanismo de Olhão sits in pine woodland at Pinheiros de Marim, on the fringe of the Ria Formosa Natural Park rather than among the cubist market streets. You’ll still see it listed under its older name, Sindicato dos Bancários or Mais Sindicato campsite – same park, same pitches. Expect tent and caravan spots built for a proper camping week, not a boutique lobby experience.
Who fits
Campers, motorhomers, and families who want pools, sports courts, a mini-market, and legal overnight hook-ups right beside the reserve. Drivers who don’t mind the hop into Olhão for seafood dinners and the island ferries.
Skip it if a waterfront guesthouse by the markets is what you pictured. The town centre and the Armona or Culatra ferry boards are a drive from the pitch, not a short stroll.
On-site
Two pools, tennis and multi-sport space, a playground, a restaurant or snack bar, a shop, laundry, and a common room. Think full campsite with proper day amenities, not a hotel spa brand with pitches attached.
Compared with
B&B HOTEL Olhão for a cheap town-edge roof with parking if camping isn’t for you. Real Marina Hotel & Spa for marina luxury at the other end of the scale. Wider options: Algarve camping sites.
Worth it?
Yes, for a Ria Formosa camping week with a car. Book early for August pitches, then treat market mornings and ferry days as outings rather than the daily routine.
Quick FAQ
Do I need a car?
Yes – the campsite is a drive from town, so a car or bike makes the market and ferry days much easier.
Is it open all year?
Check current dates directly, as pitch numbers and services can scale down outside peak season.