Ria Formosa

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Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit islands. Join us in a sightseeing cruise from Faro, up to 11 people. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a comfortable catamaran and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide. During high season (April to October), the morning tour will be about 4 hours to allow a slightly longer stop on the island of Farol to enjoy lunch in one of the typical restaurants of the community or visit the island more time. Lunch is optional and not included in the price. The choice of restaurant and its service is not linked to the boat tour company. The afternoon tour from March until October is around 3,5 hours. From November until March the duration is 3 hours.

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 101 Reviews.

Enjoy the nature of the Algarve's beautiful Ria Formosa on an eco-friendly boat trip. Explore the sheltered waters of this protected lagoon in the Algarve on a 1-hour boat tour around Faro. Discover Ria Formosa onboard our solar-powered electric boat; this really is the most relaxing way to discover this protected area. This boat tour is the perfect family outing in the Algarve. Explore and enjoy the sounds of nature with your local guide. This eco-boat tour is the most sustainable way to experience the beautiful Ria Formosa lagoon. In fact, by taking an eco-boat tour, your visit will not leave any negative impact on the environment. Our solar boats don’t spill oils or produce pollutant gases and our trained guides know how to travel through this beautiful area without leaving any trace whatsoever. Visit the lagoon of Ria Formosa with a friendly local guide on a small-group tour, approaching many bird species and learning more about the wildlife of this protected area.

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In a Confortable Catamaran relax and enjoy enjoy the beauty of the sunset and its magnificent colors reflected in the waters of the Ria Formosa. Our Captain /Local guide will be delighted to turn your end of the day into an unforgettable memory.

Your guide will explain the Ria Formosa and the islands to you throughout the tour and will help with everything you need. During the stops, all customers are free, for the time stipulated by the captain. During the boat tour you will not feel nausea, since we sail only in the interior of the Ria Formosa. Choose between the morning or afternoon tour, with the afternoon option including sunset! In the summer, we recommend the afternoon tour, as the islands are less busy, the temperature is more pleasant and excellent for swimming. The itinerary is the same, with the only difference that we spend less time in Culatra, as there is no lunch included, but you can eat on the islands if you want. Parages: – 1st Stop – Farol Island ( 1h00 ) – 2nd Stop : Ilha da Culatra ( 2H00 ) , stop for lunch , with several restaurants on the island or can bring food if so preferred. – 3rd Stop – Desert Beach or Armona Island ( 1h00 )

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On this tour you will be able to see the sunset from the boat and have an incredible and unique moment! This is the ideal tour of excellent quality, if you want to enjoy the Ria Formosa in a beautiful and peaceful late afternoon and enjoy the colors of the sunset! You will have the opportunity to taste the gastronomy of the region on the island of Culatra, where bivalves are very much appreciated! ( Clams , Cockles , Oysters ) On this trip , we will also observe nature , biodiversity and the wonderful landscapes of the Ria Formosa !

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Explore the Fauna and flora of this unique ecosystem with remarkable biodiversity. Enjoy its stunning landscapes and discover ancient cultural details of the local population. Join this flat walk in the heart of the Ria Formosa Nature Park. You will get to see the labyrinth of channels and marsh vegetation, breathe in the salty sea air, perhaps cross with a Chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon), spot aquatic birds and listen to their distinct sounds, as well as enjoy outstanding landscapes while discovering a complex ecosystem. HIGHLIGHTS: Discover local biodiversity Enjoy amazing views and landscapes Observe the wildlife in detail using optical equipment Unlock the History details beyond the Cultural heritage of this region.

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Experience Ria Formosa vibrant shoreline from the water on an exciting small-group speedboat tour! Speed up through the Inspiring Natural Channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this Boat Tour from Faro. You will slide through the astonishing canals in a modern, fast and comfortable boat and you will see why Ria Formosa Natural Park is named one of the Portuguese “Seven Natural Wonders”. Along the tour you will be able to admire some of most magnificent exquisite birds and other wildlife that live all year long at the Natural Park. • Small Groups Tours • 1 or 2 Hours Tours • 1 Hour Tour visit 1 Island • 2 Hour Tour visit 2 Islands • Choose a morning or afternoon tour • Experience a comfortable Speed Boat Ride • Driven by a local professional guide

Discover and enjoy the diversity of islands, villages and beaches of the Ria Formosa Natural Park in Olhão. Departing at 13:00h from Olhão, this tour goes through the canals in front of Olhão and to the Barrier Islands that protect the Ria Formosa.  Following our course we´ll make a stop for lunch in Culatra, a fisherman's vilage with nearly 1000 residents whose main economic activity is fishing. The Island has all the infrastructures you would expect in a normal town; shops, restaurants, school, church, medical office and so on. During the break you can go for a nice lunch of fresh fish in one of the typical restaurants or go for a nice pic-nic at the beach. Afterwards we'll continue the tour and go to Farol island where we'll do another stop. Then return to Olhão passing close to several tuna factories and to the fishing harbour.

Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this 1 hour sightseeing cruise from Faro. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a 11 person boat. The return occurs with the change of colours. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide.

The ideal tour to get to know a lot about the Ria Formosa, and visit the island of Culatra, a beautiful fishing community that inhabits about 1000 people all year round, which will be an island producing its own energy by 2030! The houses are typical and traditions and customs predominate, a unique place in the world! There are several infrastructures and restaurants where you will have the opportunity to taste and delight yourself with typical dishes from traditional restaurants. With the possibility of booking a table or having a Picnic, there are several options to choose from! Then we will enjoy, for many, the best deserted beach in the Algarve, which is located at the end of Culatra Island, which separates the dark blue of the Atlantic Ocean and the clear blue of the Ria Formosa, where you will have the opportunity to dive, swim and take unique photos! A true paradise! In case it is out of season , we will visit the magnificent Ilha da Armona , where we will stop around 1h00 to explore the island !

Discover the wonders of nature on the Ria Formosa and be amazed and dazzled by this fragile and complex ecosystem considered to be one of Portugal's seven wonders, a place to be visited and preserved. On this tour you will have the opportunity to observe the Natural Park of the Ria Formosa navigating through its channels. You will walk on white sands and sail through the calm waters of the Ria Formosa. We will have a lovely stop on a desert island where you can have a swim, relax and walk on the beach with wonderful white sand. Then we stop at one of the island communities. Can be Ilha do Farol or Ilha da Culatra. Throughout the tour the skipper will give a detailed explanation of the entire Ria Formosa, its fauna and flora and its fishing activities.

This Faro Eco Boat Tour is an Eco-friendly, Solar-powered Boat Tour It will take you on a smooth ride exploring the birds and nature around Faro. Discover a Nature Park in the Algarve on a small-group boat trip with a local guide enjoying nature while practicing responsible tourism. As Lands is run by trained guides, we do everything we can to ensure we make zero impact on this stunning area of natural beauty. Our solar-powered electric boats are as eco-friendly as possible. In fact, by taking these eco-friendly Ria Formosa boat tours, you are helping support local conservation efforts by showing interest in protecting and preserving these natural environments.

Relax and enjoy what the Ria Formosa has to offer. With our guides you can learn more about one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal. On this tour of approximately 3 hours, discover Ilha da Culatra and its fishing community. Afterwards, you can enjoy yourself on the magnificent deserted beach and take the opportunity to go diving. Don't forget the towel.

We assure you, that you will have a good time, full of adrenaline and energy, the fun is guaranteed. Swim or relax under the hot Algarve sun and enjoy a tour on a stylish sailboat.

Explore the charming traditional market of Olhão with its variety of fresh fish and seafood! Discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park on a boat trip around the islands. Discover its fauna, flora, secrets and curiosities. There will be a stop on one of the islands where suggestions for typical places for lunch will be given, which is not included in the tour. On the return to Olhão we will visit the historic center, which played a crucial role in our history due to its privileged location as a fishing port. Even today, the French choose it as the location for their oyster beds.

Our program stands out, as we have a fully renovated boat, with bathroom and bar on board for the total confort of our clients! We have as well a second floor with puffs and grass for our clients to relax, while enjoying this natural beauty!

Explore the best of the Algarve on these tours along the Ria Formosa. This is the boat where you will be able to enjoy a magnificent day with family, friends, colleagues or your better half. Come live an experience full of sun, sea, culture, fun and pleasure in the best company.

Relax and enjoy what the Ria Formosa has to offer. With our guides you can learn more about one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal. On this tour of approximately 5 hours, discover Ilha da Culatra and its fishing community and enjoy the beach on Ilha Deserta and Ilha do Farol where you can enjoy the magnificent beaches and enjoy diving. Don't forget the towel.

Escape to the calm waters of the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this 2 to 3 hour sunset cruise. Enjoy the calm of a late afternoon sail, with stops at Deserta and Farol islands on an experience limited to 12 passengers. Appreciate watching as the sun sets into the water. The schedule varies due to different sunset times around the year.

You will absolutely be stunned by the amazing beaches and panoramas on the island, while you're silently gliding over crystal clear water with the kayak, you'll be able to see the underwater fauna and flora. On the way you'll see lot's of birds , crabs, shellfish and many unique spots because many sites, we visit on the tour are not accesable for the boat companies as their engines have a huge impact on the environment in the natural park. We travel silently, without nasty gasoline smells and doing so, offer the only ecological alternative, with zero impact and all respect for nature to visit the natural park. Besides all the above, you will also catch a glimpse of the shelfish cultivation, a tides mill, Armona village, Lagoa dos patos, …