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The barrier islands of Ria Formosa

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In a day…. relax in a paradise yet to be discovered

Disembarking

The lake system of Ria Formosa is formed by five “barrier-islands”:

  • Barreta
  • Culatra
  • Armona
  • Tavira
  • Cabanas

Explore three of these islands and discover their stories, culture and characteristics.

The first stop will be on Barreta Island; uninhabited but used by local fisherman to store their fishing nets and tools…

Take a walk along its long white sandy seashores and collect lots of beautiful and different sea shells. Then we continue our trip to our next stop: Culatra Island. Walk to the lighthouse in the small community of Farol and take a refreshing dive into the crystal clear waters of the southernmost beach in Portugal. Continueing aboard our boat, Learn about Hangares in Culatra Island and its historical importance in the anti-submarine defence during WW1. On our return you’ll go past Armona Island, and the Nature Park of Ria Formosas Head Court.

Available

  • Activity manual, maps and biodiversity field books on board
  • Nature guide certified by the ICNB
  • Snorkelling equipment during summer

Additional Information:

  • Duration - 5h30m
  • Departure - 10:30 / Arrival - 16:00
  • Meeting point - Olhão Marina
  • Price - 52 € (optional lunch supplement + 8 € | drinks not included
  • Free tranfer available (less than 40 km and more than 3 persons)
  • Available all year round on Wednesdays | and daily during June, July and August (excluding fridays)
  • Time on board 2h30 | time in land 3h

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The barrier islands of Ria Formosa

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video: The Ria Formosa lagoon, located in Algarve-Portugal, is a system of barrier islands that communicates with the sea through 6 inlets. Five of these inlets are natural and have mobility characteristics.

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