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Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands Boat Tour
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Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands Boat Tour

By Odyssey Traditional Boat Tours
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$49 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Discover the rich biodiversity of the Ria Formosa Natural Park
  • Learn about the history of the park and its islands from your experienced captain
  • Enjoy some time on one of the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve
  • Choose between a shared group or private cruise

Activity location

    • Faro
    • Faro, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cais de Embarque, 8700-157 Olhão, Portugal | Please meet at the ODYSSEY Boat Tours stand at the port, on the left of Ferry Tickets. Look for the company name on the top of the stands/kiosk . We recommend arriving to the village 30/40 minutes before the start of the activity. Options for parking are available here: - Bela Olhão - Pingo Doce - Olhão, Marina - Avenida 5 de Outubro - Parking If you are already in the city, please come to the stand 5-10 minutes before the start time. Please try to arrive on time, as the group cannot wait more than 10 minutes.
    • Olhão, Faro, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Group Cruise
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Price details
AU$48.62 x 1 AdultAU$48.62
Total
Price is AU$48.62
Private Cruise
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Price details
AU$486.16 x 1 TravellerAU$486.16
Total
Price is AU$486.16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included First aid kit
  • What's includedWhat's included Experienced captain
  • What's includedWhat's included Comfortable life jacket
  • What's includedWhat's included Free time in Culatra
  • What's includedWhat's included Local orientation map
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

In this wonderful boat trip you will get a vast knowledge of the Ria Formosa and the Islands. Learn about the history and rich biodiversity of the region from the captain as you sail through its natural waterways.

Leaving Olhão, sail through the channels to observe the nature of the Ria Formosa and stop at the Desert Beach for 1 hour. Next, visit Culatra Island and take 1.5 hours to explore the fisherman's island, home to only 1,000 people all year. Sample delicious local cuisine in one of the cafés or restaurants, your captain will be happy to recommend the best spots.

Then, sail through another channel towards the city of Olhão and observe more of the Ria Formosa natural park.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Faro
    • Faro, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Cais de Embarque, 8700-157 Olhão, Portugal | Please meet at the ODYSSEY Boat Tours stand at the port, on the left of Ferry Tickets. Look for the company name on the top of the stands/kiosk . We recommend arriving to the village 30/40 minutes before the start of the activity. Options for parking are available here: - Bela Olhão - Pingo Doce - Olhão, Marina - Avenida 5 de Outubro - Parking If you are already in the city, please come to the stand 5-10 minutes before the start time. Please try to arrive on time, as the group cannot wait more than 10 minutes.
    • Olhão, Faro, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Cais de Embarque, 8700-157 Olhão, Portugal | Please meet at the ODYSSEY Boat Tours stand at the port, on the left of Ferry Tickets. Look for the company name on the top of the stands/kiosk . We recommend arriving to the village 30/40 minutes before the start of the activity. Options for parking are available here: - Bela Olhão - Pingo Doce - Olhão, Marina - Avenida 5 de Outubro - Parking If you are already in the city, please come to the stand 5-10 minutes before the start time. Please try to arrive on time, as the group cannot wait more than 10 minutes.
    • Olhão, Faro, Portugal