Boat Tour of 2 Ria Formosa Islands: Culatra and Armona
Description
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 !
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(486)
Excellent boat trip to Culatra and one of the numerous sandbanks for sunbathing and swimming. Our guide and captain was very good and spoke great English, so we were able to appreciate all of the wonders of Ria Formosa. There were only eight of us on the boat so it had a personal touch about it too. Would certainly recommend to other couples in Olhao.
Trip was really amazing. Sergio was an excellent skipper and had alot of knowledge of the area and the sea.
Great outing, nothing to complain about! Idyllic beach!
Excellent excursion with a professional guide to beautiful islands
The attention from the Owner/Captain was 100% in kindness, attentiveness, and knowledge; thank you very much.
Claudio, our guide, was excellent. It was a very good and safe tour. We had a great time. The experience on the boat was very pleasant and safe. The information he provided about the islands and the environment was very interesting.
Great experience in a fantastic landscape. Both islands are an experience and the boat ride was great as well. The guide shared a lot of information and was very attentive.
A fantastic tour with wonderful insights into the breathtaking nature. And the guide was also very attentive and provided us with a lot of information. We want to repeat this tour next year.
Fantastic boat tour and a great way to experience the beauty of Ria Formosa! The visit to Armona and Culatra Islands offered stunning beaches, crystal-clear water, and a glimpse of authentic local island life. The guide Claudio was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared interesting facts about the natural park and its wildlife. The lunch recommendation was excellent—fresh, delicious, and one of the highlights of the day. The 3-hour duration was perfect: relaxing, scenic, and well organized. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Algarve and looking for a memorable island adventure.
Nice tour to the two islands in the Ria Formosa. Guide was also super friendly and funny at the same time. No too large groups on the boat, which was nice too.
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