Boat Tour to Desert Island at The Ria Formosa
Description
A boat tour that respects the high environmental interest of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, allowing you to enjoy the surroundings - fauna and flora, sheltered waters, natural inlet with sandbanks and deserted sand dunes and beaches.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The navigation channels of the Ria Formosa are subject to tides, so we cruise to Desert Island via alternative routes depending on the tide. At high tide, we access the western tip of the island, its most ‘wildest’ part ‘The Sun's Edge’. At low tide, the tour heads to the eastern end of the island, where the Faro-Olhão inlet is located, the privileged access point to the Ria Formosa from the sea. This is also where the prestigious Estaminé restaurant and the well-known Shell Beach are located. In this version, the boat stops at the easternmost point of Ilha Deserta and also at Vila do Farol 'Lighhouse Village' - Culatra Island.
At Praia de Faro or “Ilha de Faro”, there will be a timely stop to set foot on dry land, where you can have an ice-cream or simply take a look at the sea, which is just a stone's throw away.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
It was an AMAZING day. It was a relaxing boat tour, just what I needed to get away. Completely submersed in nature, the Ria Formosa Natural Park it is just the perfect place to become one with nature! I simply loved it!
It was a fantastic scenario. I saw lots of birds and the crew were very professional and informative. All in all, I had a wonderful tour and would highly recommend it.
Paulo (owner) and Bruno were exceptional guides. This was our first trip to the Ria Formosa and we will definitely book another tour soon. Amazing. The sunset was lovely -- and it was fascinating to learn about the Park and its efforts to maintain both plant and animal sea life. 10/10. Relaxing, educational, and BEAUTIFUL.
It was really an incredibly great experience! The two gentlemen who led the tour were very friendly and humorous and told interesting facts about the nature&area. We stopped on a desert island for a short but worthwhile swim and exploration stop and later again in Faro Beach Side. The nature was very beautiful and the boat quiet and pleasant. We can wholeheartedly recommend this tour.
The boat is very comfortable, the crew very friendly, always available and familiar with Ria Formosa. Enjoyed the walk and the peaceful climate that provided us aboard, ADOREI!
Olá! Muito obrigado pelo seu testemunho, foi um prazer tê-los a bordo. Trabalhamos com o objetivo de proporcionar aos nossos clientes a melhor experiência possível. Ficámos satisfeitos por ter desfrutado de um clima tranquilo a bordo, temos essa preocupação uma vez que essa é a melhor forma de tirar partido de um passeio na Ria Formosa. Estamos sempre ao seu dispor.
The best tour ever!! I already knew the Ria Formosa before, but on this day I was shown a Ria Formosa Natural Park that I had not seen before! A relaxing tour, full of culture and knowledge about the fauna and flora of the lagoon. An experience to repeat without a doubt!!!
Hello Sara! Our team really enjoyed having you on board, and we're glad to hear that you had a wonderful time. Our goal is to create memorable experiences and highlight our clients' holidays. Thank you for your feedback, and for letting us know that we are on the right track. We look forward to seeing you again – we are always at your service!
Magnificent tour between water channels, barrier islands, fauna and flora in the Ria Formosa Natural Park. A huge thank you to the boat crew who provided us an unique experience and shared precious information.
Hello! We were pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the Ria Formosa. Our goal is to create memorable experiences and provide all the relevant information about this wonderful lagoon system. Thank you very much for your feedback. We hope to welcome you again in the future — we're always at your service!
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