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Home/Destinations/Faro/Ria Formosa & Islands

Ria Formosa & Island Tours

Faro’s natural treasure: boat tours explore the Ria Formosa, a protected lagoon of islands, sandbanks and channels teeming with birdlife. Hop between the barrier islands of Deserta and Farol, spot flamingos and seahorses, and relax on near-deserted Atlantic beaches.

116 tours · prices per person, book with partner

4 Stops | 3 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro
Faro
4 Stops | 3 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro
4.9(3,405)·4–5 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Ria Formosa - Boat trip to the 3 Islands: Armona | Culatra Island | Lighthouse
Faro
Ria Formosa - Boat trip to the 3 Islands: Armona | Culatra Island | Lighthouse
4.9(2,117)·5 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Benagil Long Boat tour (From Carvoeiro to Praia da Marinha)
Portimao
Benagil Long Boat tour (From Carvoeiro to Praia da Marinha)
4.9(1,493)·1h 30min
from$40/ person
via Viator
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
Faro
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
4.9(1,487)·4 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro
Faro
2 Stop | 2 Islands & Ria Formosa Natural Park - From Faro
4.9(1,112)·3 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Sunset Tour | Ria Formosa - From Faro
Faro
Sunset Tour | Ria Formosa - From Faro
5.0(843)·1 hour
from$34/ person
via Viator
Portimao Benagil Caves Speedboat Tour
Portimao
Portimao Benagil Caves Speedboat Tour
4.8(697)·1h 30min
from$17/ person
via Viator
Boat Tour of 2 Ria Formosa Islands: Culatra and Armona
Faro
Boat Tour of 2 Ria Formosa Islands: Culatra and Armona
4.9(514)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão
Portimao
Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão
3.8(363)·2 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip
Faro
Ria Formosa & Ilhas: Sunset Boat Trip
5.0(357)·2h 30min
from$40/ person
via Viator
Ria Formosa Sunset 1 hour Boat Trip in Faro
Faro
Ria Formosa Sunset 1 hour Boat Trip in Faro
4.9(329)·1 hour
from$40/ person
via Viator
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast
Faro
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast
4.5(324)·5–6 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Ilha Deserta and Farol Island: a small group boat trip in Ria Formosa from Faro
Faro
Ilha Deserta and Farol Island: a small group boat trip in Ria Formosa from Faro
4.6(297)·3 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach Boat Tour from Portimao
Portimao
Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach Boat Tour from Portimao
4.7(278)·2 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Ponta da Piedade 1H15M Boat Guided Tour in Algarve
Lagos
Ponta da Piedade 1H15M Boat Guided Tour in Algarve
4.9(229)·1h 15min
from$22/ person
via Viator
Explore Secret Caves and Beaches of Alvor - Boat & Kayak Tour
Portimao
Explore Secret Caves and Beaches of Alvor - Boat & Kayak Tour
5.0(225)·3 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
5-hour tour with 3 stops around the islands and beaches of Ria Formosa
Faro
5-hour tour with 3 stops around the islands and beaches of Ria Formosa
5.0(201)·5 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More
Faro
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More
4.4(192)·5–6 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Islands Tour: Half Day Cruise in Ria Formosa Natural Park
Faro
Islands Tour: Half Day Cruise in Ria Formosa Natural Park
4.3(175)·4 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Ria Formosa Natural Park Birdwatching Segway Tour from Faro
Faro
Ria Formosa Natural Park Birdwatching Segway Tour from Faro
4.9(170)·1h 30min
from$67/ person
via Viator
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Faro
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
4.7(154)·1 hour
from$29/ person
via Viator
3-Hour Boat Tour in Ria Formosa on Olhão Algarve
Faro
3-Hour Boat Tour in Ria Formosa on Olhão Algarve
4.8(152)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Ria Formosa Boat Sunset Islands Tour from Faro
Faro
Ria Formosa Boat Sunset Islands Tour from Faro
4.9(127)·3 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Faro : Magico Tour 6h by Ria Formosa Islands Small Groups
Faro
Faro : Magico Tour 6h by Ria Formosa Islands Small Groups
5.0(113)·6 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Boat trip from Faro to Ilha Deserta by Ferry
Faro
Boat trip from Faro to Ilha Deserta by Ferry
4.4(109)·1–8 hours
from$11/ person
via Viator
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha
Faro
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha
4.8(99)·5h–5h 15min
from$86/ person
via Viator
From Faro: Ria Formosa Eco Tour guided by Marine Biologist
Faro
From Faro: Ria Formosa Eco Tour guided by Marine Biologist
4.9(96)·1h 30min
from$52/ person
via Viator
Faro - Ria Formosa tour with visit to 2 islands (Deserta, Farol) 3.5 hours
Faro
Faro - Ria Formosa tour with visit to 2 islands (Deserta, Farol) 3.5 hours
4.9(90)·3h 30min
from$40/ person
via Viator
2-hour Bird Watching Guided Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Algarve
Faro
2-hour Bird Watching Guided Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Algarve
4.7(86)·2 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Benagil Caves Boat Tour from Portimão – Small Group
Portimao
Benagil Caves Boat Tour from Portimão – Small Group
4.8(85)·1h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Short boat trip of the Algarve's Ria Formosa lagoon from Faro: 1 hour
Faro
Short boat trip of the Algarve's Ria Formosa lagoon from Faro: 1 hour
4.8(83)·1 hour
from$30/ person
via Viator
Birdwatching in Ria Formosa - Eco Boat Tour from Faro
Faro
Birdwatching in Ria Formosa - Eco Boat Tour from Faro
4.8(71)·2 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa
Faro
2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa
3.8(53)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Romantic Sunset Tour in the Ria Formosa: From Faro
Faro
Romantic Sunset Tour in the Ria Formosa: From Faro
4.9(52)·1 hour
from$267/ person
via Viator
1 or 2 Hour Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa
Faro
1 or 2 Hour Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa
5.0(42)·1–2 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Half Day Walking Tour in Ria Formosa Nature Park
Faro
Half Day Walking Tour in Ria Formosa Nature Park
5.0(42)·3–4 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Sunset Boat Trip of Ria Formosa: an Eco-friendly Tour out from Faro
Faro
Sunset Boat Trip of Ria Formosa: an Eco-friendly Tour out from Faro
5.0(40)·1 hour
from$34/ person
via Viator
Faro Relax Tour on Solar Boat Ria Formosa
Faro
Faro Relax Tour on Solar Boat Ria Formosa
4.9(34)·1 hour
from$29/ person
via Viator
Faro Birdwatching on Solar Boat Ria Formosa
Faro
Faro Birdwatching on Solar Boat Ria Formosa
4.8(24)·2 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Algarve Coastal Trail E Bike Tour Lagos to Ria de Alvor
Lagos
Algarve Coastal Trail E Bike Tour Lagos to Ria de Alvor
4.9(16)·2h 30min
from$63/ person
via Viator
2 Hours Boat Tour Fishermen's Route in Ria Formosa
Faro
2 Hours Boat Tour Fishermen's Route in Ria Formosa
4.6(15)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Sunset Boat Trip in Ria Formosa, Faro
Faro
Sunset Boat Trip in Ria Formosa, Faro
4.7(12)·1 hour
from$36/ person
via Viator
2 Hours Kayak Island Tour in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa
Faro
2 Hours Kayak Island Tour in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa
4.0(8)·2 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Private Faro to Eastern Algarve Scenic Tour
Faro
Private Faro to Eastern Algarve Scenic Tour
4.1(7)·5 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Tour in Paradise: Ria Formosa
Albufeira
Tour in Paradise: Ria Formosa
5.0(7)·7 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
SUP Rental with Access to Natural Park of Ria Formosa's Islands
Faro
SUP Rental with Access to Natural Park of Ria Formosa's Islands
5.0(5)·2–8 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Faro Deserta and Farol Islands Tour in Ria Formosa
Faro
Faro Deserta and Farol Islands Tour in Ria Formosa
4.3(4)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Sunset at Ria Formosa Boat and Islands
Faro
Sunset at Ria Formosa Boat and Islands
3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator

Ria Formosa & Islands in Faro — FAQ

What is the Ria Formosa?
The Ria Formosa is a protected coastal lagoon and natural park near Faro, with barrier islands, channels and rich birdlife.
What islands can you visit from Faro?
Boat tours visit the barrier islands such as Deserta (Barreta), Farol and Culatra, with quiet beaches and seafood.
What wildlife can you see in the Ria Formosa?
You may spot flamingos, herons, seahorses and other birds and marine life in the protected lagoon.

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