Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa Tours and Tickets

Portugal

Things to do in Ria Formosa

4.8/5 (14)

Take a boat, hit the beaches and step into diverse nature at Ria Formosa – the cherry on the cake for any trip to the Algarve. The protected natural park offers a unique opportunity to discover the incredible biodiversity of the lagoon and its barrier islands. Explore the different habitats and landscapes that make up the park, from flora and fauna to salt pans and sand dunes. It’s also a birdwatcher’s paradise. Get a taste of the local cuisine and traditional life at several picturesque villages such as Cacela Velha, Fuseta, and Santa Luzia. Boasting some of Portugal’s best beaches – Praia do Barril, Praia de Faro, and Praia da Ilha de Tavira – Ria Formosa is a place you can totally relax and unwind.

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Ria Formosa 1-hour boat tour
Excursions & day trips

Ria Formosa 1-hour boat tour

Explore the Ria Formosa Natural reserve from a boat on this 45-minute tour with a local guide. Observe the fauna of the Natural Park and marvel at the walls surrounding Faro.

free cancellation
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en, fr, es, pt 

Ria Formosa and Faro Islands catamaran guided tour from Faro
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Ria Formosa and Faro Islands catamaran guided tour from Faro

Admire the Ria Formosa National Park. Swim in the blue Portuguese waters and relax on board of a comfortable catamaran.

free cancellation
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en, fr, es, pt 

Birdwatching in Ria Formosa eco-friendly boat tour
Excursions & day trips

Birdwatching in Ria Formosa eco-friendly boat tour

Book your eco friendly boat tour from Faro and enjoy a birdwatching experience in Ria Formosa!

free cancellation
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en, es, pt 

Ria Formosa cycling tour from Faro
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Ria Formosa cycling tour from Faro

Explore the Natural Park of Ria Formosa on this bike tour with a local guide. Stop for birdwatching and relax in Faro Beach at the end of the tour.

free cancellation
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en, fr, es, pt 

Faro and Ria Formosa bike tour
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Faro and Ria Formosa bike tour

Discover Faro on this guided tour. Pedal through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and discover the Algarvian wildlife.

free cancellation
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en, es, pt 

Ria Formosa guided kayak tour from Faro
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Ria Formosa guided kayak tour from Faro

Discover the landscapes of Ria Formosa booking this 2-hour kayak tour from Faro

free cancellation
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en, es, pt 

Ria Formosa birdwatching boat tour
Excursions & day trips

Ria Formosa birdwatching boat tour

Enjoy a boat trip along the canals of Ria Formosa and learn more about the species of this Natural Park. Book now your birdwatching boat tour from Faro!

free cancellation
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en, fr, es, pt 

Ria Formosa at sunset boat tour
Nature

Ria Formosa at sunset boat tour

Climb on board of an eco-friendly boat, admire the local fauna in their natural habitat and watch the sun set over Ria Formosa.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es, pt 

Algarve eco-friendly solar boat trip in Ria Formosa from Faro
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Algarve eco-friendly solar boat trip in Ria Formosa from Faro

Enjoy a 1-hour eco-friendly boat trip in the Algarve's Ria Formosa

free cancellation
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en, es, pt 

Ria Formosa sunset boat tour from Faro
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Ria Formosa sunset boat tour from Faro

Take in the beauty of the Ria Formosa lagoon at sunset on a romantic boat tour from Faro. Share this unique experience with someone special!

free cancellation
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en, fr, es, pt 

Boat tour to Ria Formosa Natural Park from Olhão
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Boat tour to Ria Formosa Natural Park from Olhão

Take a boat tour from Olhão to discover Ria Formosa Natural Park, stop for lunch in the fishermen's village of Culatra, and to admire the nature in Armona Bay.

free cancellation
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en, fr, es, pt 

Eastern Algarve full-day guided tour from Albufeira
Attractions & guided tours

Eastern Algarve full-day guided tour from Albufeira

Visit Faro old town, meet the Atlantic Ocean in Villa Real de Santo Antonio, discover the most famous market of all Algarve in Olhão.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, fr, es, pt 

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Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa

Algarve

Portugal

Reviews Ria Formosa

5/5
Anonymous, 20 Aug 2024

“Wonderful trip. My son was thrilled to be allowed to steer the boat on the way back! Our guide António was very knowledgeably about the birds and wildlife. A memorable day for us all.”

5/5
Anonymous, 20 May 2024

“Amazing experience”

4/5
Anonymous, 20 Mar 2024
5/5
Anonymous, 14 Oct 2023

“Hello Thank you Manuel for this beautiful peaceful visit, your in depth knowledge of the faune made our trip so much more interesting, obrigada”

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