Spend an hour sailing on a boat tour over the Ria Formosa Lagoon, the natural paradise of the Algarve that will show you one of the best views of the area!
Discover the wonderful natural world of southern Portugal with this 1-hour long catamaran boat tour around the Ria Formosa Lagoon, from Faro!
You'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Faro Marina 10 minutes before your tour's starting time. There, the expert local guides at Formosamar will welcome you and lead you to the catamaran that will take you on your tour around the Ria Formosa Lagoon. They'll explain the places you'll visit and the flora and fauna you might encounter.
Then, it's time to set off! Your catamaran boat tour around the Ria Formosa Lagoon will focus on the observation of the natural environment of the area, especially the birdlife, since the lagoon is the habitat of species such as the waders, birds that feed on the small organisms found in marshes. You'll also see the different channels and diverse landscapes that make the Ria Formosa a protected natural park.
Once you finish the natural section of the boat tour around the Ria Formosa Lagoon, you'll start heading back to the Faro Marina, sailing along Faro's Old Town walls, incredible and historic constructions that you'll get to observe from afar, mixing culture and history with the incredible natural environment you saw at the beginning of the tour.
During this whole incredible catamaran tour from Faro, your guide will keep up a constant commentary, telling you about the diverse landscapes, fauna, flora, and city views you'll observe during the hour you'll spend on the boat.
So, don't miss out on one of Portugal's best-kept secrets and book a catamaran boat tour around the Ria Formosa Lagoon, from Faro, today! It's an experience you won't soon forget.
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Practical information
Do you have a free hour when your visiting Faro? Don't hesitate to embark on this amazing boat tour over the Ria Formosa! An amazing dive into the natural world of the Algarve that will enchant you.
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your guide
- Embark on the boat
- Set off from the Marina of Faro
- Explore the Ria Formosa Lagoon
- Sail along Faro's Old Town walls
- Return to the meeting point
- Disembark and end of activity
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your tour's starting time.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
- 1-hour boat tour
- Life vest
- Local guide who will keep up commentary on the boat
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Food or drinks
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
- Water and snacks
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Small backpack
- Flat shoes
- Windbreaker or raincoat for the winter months