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3-Hour Boat Tour in Ria Formosa on Olhão Algarve

89 Reviews 4.84 out of 5 stars Based on 89 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 94% of reviewers | Faro, Portugal
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Skipper
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Av. 5 de Outubro
Cais T, Jardim Patrão Joaquim Lopes, 8700-302 Olhão, Portugal

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End point

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Ria Formosa Natural Park

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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Ilha da Culatra

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ilha Do Farol

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on 3-Hour Boat Tour in Ria Formosa on Olhão Algarve?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-269469P1

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What's Included

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  • Skipper
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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