About this experience
Discover the wonders of nature on the Ria Formosa and be amazed and dazzled by this fragile and complex ecosystem considered to be one of Portugal's seven wonders, a place to be visited and preserved.
On this tour you will have the opportunity to observe the Natural Park of the Ria Formosa navigating through its channels.
You will walk on white sands and sail through the calm waters of the Ria Formosa.
We will have a lovely stop on a desert island where you can have a swim, relax and walk on the beach with wonderful white sand.
Then we stop at one of the island communities. Can be Ilha do Farol or Ilha da Culatra.
Throughout the tour the skipper will give a detailed explanation of the entire Ria Formosa, its fauna and flora and its fishing activities.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Skipper
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Navigate through the calm waters of the Ria Formosa with a skipper on board who gives you all the explanations about the Ria Formosa, the fauna and flora, and the fishing activities.
We make 2 stops to be able to relax, swim or walk a little.
Culatra Island is a very typical and genuine village of mostly fisherman that inhabit the island all year through, with lots of interest and cultural aspects.
With the biggest inlet of water of all the Ria Formosa and being near the cape of Santa Maria, the most southern point of Portugal, these island has an extremely beauty marked by its imposing lighthouse.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet at Jardim Patrão Joaquim Lopes, Av. 5 de Outubro, Cais T, 8700-302 Olhão Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. Meeting point at Sabino Boat Tours kiosk (Cais T side)
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- Portuguese — Written
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Sabino Boat Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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