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Olhão: Ria Formosa National Park and Islands Boat Cruise

By Odyssey Traditional Boat Tours
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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Overview
  • Discover the rich biodiversity of the Ria Formosa Natural Park
  • Learn about the history of the park and its islands from the experienced captain
  • Enjoy some time on one of the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve
  • Choose between a shared group or private cruise
Activity location
    • Faro
    • Faro, Faro, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Cais T, Av. 5 de Outubro s/n, 8700-302 Olhão, Portugal | Please meet at the ODYSSEY Boat Tours stand. Look for the company name on the top of the stands/kiosk . We recommend arriving to the village 30/40 minutes before the start of the activity. Options for parking are available here: - Bela Olhão - Pingo Doce - Olhão, Marina - Avenida 5 de Outubro - Parking If you are already in the city, please come to the stand 15-20 minutes before the start time. Please try to arrive on time, as the group cannot wait more than 10 minutes.
    • Olhão, Faro, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Mon, Jan 26
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What's included, what's not

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    Bottled water
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    First aid kit
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    Experienced captain
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    Comfortable life jacket
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    Free time in Culatra
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    Local orientation map

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

In this wonderful boat trip you will get a vast knowledge of the Ria Formosa and the Islands. Learn about the history and rich biodiversity of the region from the captain as you sail through its natural waterways.

Leaving Olhão, sail through the channels to observe the nature of the Ria Formosa and stop at the Armona Island or the Desert beach in the summer for 1 hour. Next, visit Culatra Island and take 45 minutes to explore the fisherman's island, home to only 1,000 people all year. Sample delicious local cuisine in one of the cafés or restaurants, your captain will be happy to recommend the best spots.

Then, sail through another channel towards the city of Olhão and observe more of the Ria Formosa natural park.

Location

Activity location
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    • Faro
    • Faro, Faro, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Cais T, Av. 5 de Outubro s/n, 8700-302 Olhão, Portugal | Please meet at the ODYSSEY Boat Tours stand. Look for the company name on the top of the stands/kiosk . We recommend arriving to the village 30/40 minutes before the start of the activity. Options for parking are available here: - Bela Olhão - Pingo Doce - Olhão, Marina - Avenida 5 de Outubro - Parking If you are already in the city, please come to the stand 15-20 minutes before the start time. Please try to arrive on time, as the group cannot wait more than 10 minutes.
    • Olhão, Faro, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Cais T, Av. 5 de Outubro s/n, 8700-302 Olhão, Portugal | Please meet at the ODYSSEY Boat Tours stand. Look for the company name on the top of the stands/kiosk . We recommend arriving to the village 30/40 minutes before the start of the activity. Options for parking are available here: - Bela Olhão - Pingo Doce - Olhão, Marina - Avenida 5 de Outubro - Parking If you are already in the city, please come to the stand 15-20 minutes before the start time. Please try to arrive on time, as the group cannot wait more than 10 minutes.
    • Olhão, Faro, Portugal