Ricardo Calé, local politician from Olhão, defends that the city "will always be a land of fishermen," keeping its traditional identity alive. The Algarve municipality has been quite sought after by tourists, who find the region an attractive destination.
The mayor mentions fish preserves as one of the main references in Portuguese cuisine. In the past, Olhão had more than 50 canning factories, a number that has been reduced over the years but maintains historical and cultural importance for the region.
This defense of Olhão's identity arises in the context of a municipality that seeks to balance tourism development with the preservation of its fishing roots and the industrial activity that has always characterized the city.




