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Faro Small-Group Ria Formosa Natural Park Islands Boat Tour

Faro Small-Group Ria Formosa Natural Park Islands Boat Tour

4.9 (1464) 🕑 4 hours Free cancellation

Discover the nature and wildlife of the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this tour from Faro. Avoid the crowds aboard an intimate catamaran, perfect for your small group. Stop first at Barreta Island, on the southernmost point in Portugal, to see its sand dunes. Then explore the Ria Formosa Natural Park with opportunities to spot various wildlife in its channels. Finish at Farol island, where you find long, sandy beaches and your choice of beach bars.

Languages: English Portuguese Spanish French
📍Islands 4 you, Avenida da República Stand 8 Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal
🏢Operated by Islands 4 You

Highlights

  • Ria Formosa islands boat tour from Faro
  • Learn about the region’s wildlife and nature from a local guide
  • Afternoon tours come with time for swimming breaks
  • Enjoy a more intimate experience with this small-group tour

What you'll see & do

  • Guided tour by the Ria Formosa Natural Park where you´ll see and feel the nature, channels, tides, fauna and the birds on the wildlife. Spoonbills Eagrets Great Cormorants Grey Heron Kentish plover Oystercatchers Whimbrel Storks
  • Free time In this fantastic spot, you can explore the nature, dunes, fauna and flora. Also includes time for swim in the pristine waters on the southernmost point of Portugal.
  • Free time Once on the Farol island, you´ll see a different reallity! The small and typical houses built over the sand and the rustic streets all over the island. The beach is also the best you can find in the region. You can find also a nice beach bar to drink something before the return! On the morning tour, you can have lunch at the restaurant or bring a picnic. On the the afternoon the stop is around 1 hour.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Live commentary on board

What's not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operated by a multilingual guide

Parking available by Faro Marina

Not recommended for people with impairment

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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