Algarve Boat Tour: Check out Ria Formosa, Deserta and Farol

Price overview

• Boat Trip Ria Formosa + Deserta & Farol - per adult (age 9+) 35.-€
• Boat Trip Ria Formosa + Deserta & Farol - per child (ages 0-8) 20.-€

Booking option: Boat tour in the Algarve

Go cruising through the canals of the Ria Formosa Nature Park on a boat tour in the Algarve. Kick things off in Faro and explore the fabulous flora and fauna in this nature park on a marvellously comfy motor boat. Take a trip to Deserta and Farol and stroll along their stunning beaches. The beautiful backdrop owes itself to the captivating coastline. Keep your eyes peeled for the lush lighthouse "Ilha da Culatra", shed-loads of shellfish, loads of oysters and the bundles of birds that live in this notorious nature park. 

Schedules:

• 2. January to 30 April at 11:30 and 15:00 - daily
• May to 15 September at 10:00, 12:00, 15:00 & 17:00 - daily
• 16 September - 30 September at 10:00, 12:00, 15:00 & 16:30 - daily
• October to December at 11:30 & 15:00 - daily

Overview

• Minimum number of people: 2 / max. 11 passengers
• Duration: ~ 3 hours
• Tour: includes a 1-hour stop off in Farol and 20-30 mins. in Deserta
• Months: possible all-year
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
• Pick-up not included
• Starting points: Faro

Included

• Life jacket, professional guide

Detailed description

Boat tour in the Algarve: Revel in nature

This goes down as one of the best things to do in Faro. Set off and make your way down the secret streams in the Ria Formosa Nature Park on a boat ride and marvel at the luscious landscapes that you're treated to from every angle. Get acquainted with a wide array of birds that call the salt marshes their home. You'll peek at birds like the gorgeous grey heron (Ardea cinerea) and the wonderful white stork (Ciconia ciconia) amongst others.

Flow along the curious coastline in the Algarve and set your eyes on the idyllic Ilha da Culatra lighthouse. Hop off and spend an hour seeing what the island has to serve up. You'll get to see the impact that the fishermen make on the area through the shellfish and oyster farms first-hand. Take a stroll around its streets and soak up the atmosphere in the quaint village. Before you know it, you'll find yourselves next to the furthest point south in Portugal - the Cabo de Santa Maria. Cast your eyes across to the market at Olhão and one of the most important entrances to the Ria Formosa.

Ilha Deserta is the next stop on the Algarve boat tour and you'll spend around half an hour there. Suss out what goes on there by going on a woodland walk or sitting and taking in the stunning sights whilst you grab a cup of something.