Faro - Ria Formosa tour with visit to 2 islands (Deserta, Farol) 3.5 hours
Description
Your trip will start through the channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park where you can observe species of sea birds and fishing activities. Arriving at Deserta island, you can walk and enjoy the Dunar flora or dive in transparent waters, then we go out to the open sea to see the Cape of Stª Maria and head to the island of Farol. , enjoy the original architecture of the island, the return to Faro will be made enjoying the surroundings of the Ria Formosa. When you reach the end of the tour, you will notice that time has passed too quickly, and that your wish would be to stay on the islands for much longer.
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Itinerary
We will guide you in the Ria Formosa Natural Park spotting birds and fishing activities then we will stop in 2 islands. First stop in Desert island beautiful beach crystal clear waters and then in Culatra at Farol beach its a typical village with a relax lifestyle with nice snack bars and restaurants.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(84)
This was our favourite trip on our recent visit to Faro. 2islands, dolphins, lunch ln a beautiful spot on one of the islands and the opportunity to swim too. Knowledgeable and friendly staff on our small boat. Really recommend!
Absolutely marvellous informative trip with Carlos. Beautiful dolphins and bird life in abundance - this is the second trip I have had with eco marine algarve and would thoroughly recommend that you choose this company
Carlos and Afonso are both amazing! They were very funny, kind, and professional. They made us feel very safe. Both islands were so cool. We saw dolphins! It was great. 100/10 I recommend to anyone looking for a fun trip to the Atlantic.
Great experience with our family!
Our dolphin tour was easily one of the most fun and memorable experiences of our entire trip! We had a group of 11. From the moment we arrived, the team made everything smooth and stress-free—they were incredibly welcoming, organized, and so accommodating to our group. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. They took the time to explain what to expect and made sure everyone felt comfortable before heading out. Once we were on the water, the excitement just kept building—and seeing dolphins in their natural habitat was absolutely magical! What made the experience even better was how accommodating the crew was throughout the tour. They were patient, attentive, and always making sure everyone had a great view and felt included. You could tell they genuinely wanted everyone to have the best possible experience. And for anyone who loves photography—this is a dream! There were so many incredible moments to capture, from the dolphins swimming alongside the boat to the beautiful ocean scenery. Definitely bring your camera—you won’t regret it. Overall, this tour was fun, well-organized, and unforgettable. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and exciting experience!
Highly recommend. Skipper Carlos provided very interesting information on local bird life . Great value for 3 1/2 hours seeing local islands .
We were lucky enough to get a calm sunny day to go. Best tour is the am tour as birds more active! So lucky to get to see a kingfisher and get some photos! Saw osprey, marsh harrier and kingfisher and so many more birds! Local tour giude very knowledgeable and friendly. Well worth the money, would highley reccomend!
A wonderful experience, spectacular tours. We saw dolphin, beaches of paradise... Carlos and his team, a special job, very good treatment. I'll repeat the trip again ☺️
One word: unforgettable!! Thanks to Carlos and his team for their good humour and perfect knowledge of the site Christian
The tour was great and very educational. We could see different types of dolphins and the two islands with more time than expected. I miscalculated the weather and returned late to the dock and yet the captain waited for me and was very kind and understanding. I would definitely repeat, it is a unique experience!
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