Rio formosa nature park. From there you can reach the island s via ferry ports in faro or the towns of olhão and tavira both slightly east of faro.
The sixth is an artificial inlet that was opened with the purpose of allowing easier access to the port of faro.
Natural park rio formosa. The ria formosa is of crucial importance to most avifauna given that is a resting area for migratory birds and a wintering place for a considerable number of waterfowl. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund. See 661 reviews articles and 610 photos of ria formosa natural park ranked no 5 on tripadvisor among 23 attractions in olhao.
The peninsula of ancão that the locals call ilha de faro the barreta island also known as ilha deserta the culatra island where the lighthouse of santa maria is located the. Explore portugal s ria formosa natural park on a boat tour a great way to explore parts of the park inaccessible by car. The peninsula of ancão that the locals call ilha de faro the barreta island also known as ilha deserta the culatra island where the lighthouse of santa maria is located the.
Climb aboard a hop on hop off boat and sail through the amazing channels of ria formosa natural park at your own pace. The natural park is also a nesting site for the birds arriving in the spring or that make ria formosa their permanent habitat. Discover the natural beauty and wildlife of this protected wetland area of the algarve.
Getting to ria formosa natural park the nearest airport to ria formosa natural park is faro to which a handful budget airlines fly every day. Explore portugal s ria formosa natural park on a boat tour a great way to explore parts of the park inaccessible by car. The ria formosa lagoon located in the algarve in southern portugal is a system of barrier islands that communicates with the sea through six inlets five of these inlets are natural and have mobility characteristics.
Aboard a 12 person catamaran enjoy unobstructed views of the algarve coast and cruise around the islands of deserta farol and culatra. Classified as a natural park in 1987 ria formosa encompasses an area of about 18 000 hectares and is protected from the sea by 5 barrier islands and 2 peninsulas. See gallery enjoy a guided walk through the pine woodlands marshes and saltpans of the ria formosa nature park.
Admire the stunning nature relax on the beach and see how the locals live in a fishing village. Presently the main inlet of the system is the faro olhão inlet. Aboard a 12 person catamaran enjoy unobstructed views of the algarve coast and cruise around the islands of deserta farol and culatra.
Ria formosa natural park faro islands boat cruise from faro. Learn about traditional salt extraction and clam farming. Book your tickets online for ria formosa natural park olhao.
3 hour guided walking tour product id. Classified as a natural park in 1987 ria formosa encompasses an area of about 18 000 hectares and is protected from the sea by 5 barrier islands and 2 peninsulas. Ria formosa natural park faro islands boat cruise from faro.
