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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit islands. Join us in a sightseeing cruise from Faro, up to 11 people. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a comfortable catamaran and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide.
From November to March, the tour lasts for 3 hours.
From April to October, the morning tour lasts for 4 hours and includes break for lunch on a restaurant on Farol island. The price of the lunch is not included. The afternoon tour is 3,5 hours. There are breaks for swimming.
Local guide
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Islands 4 you, Avenida da República Stand 8 Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal
The red desk Islands 4 you is about 100 meters in front of Eva Senses Hotel.
Return Details
Islands 4 you, Avenida da República Stand 8 Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal
The red desk Islands 4 you is about 100 meters in front of Eva Senses Hotel.
Barreta Island, 8000 Faro, Portugal 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. 60 minutes
Ilha Do Farol, Ilha Do Farol, Portugal 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! 60 minutes
Ria Formosa Natural Park, Olhao, Portugal 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
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
lukask946
28 May 2025
Guide was very good, very pleasant. The tour was nice. You learn interesting things about South Portugal, fishing and animals
IreneBadhoevedorp
28 May 2025
An unexpected gem in southern Portugal: Ria Formosa, a very special area. With high water endless water, with low water green. Very nice to make the trip. At the deserted island is a wooden path that you can follow, at the lighthouse island you have more choice. Nice to the ocean or just have a drink on a terrace.
Our guide Antonio could explain a lot about the area and also looked up the birds for us. Unfortunately, the flamingos were off their spots.
Highly recommended to end your holiday!
Isabella_C
26 May 2025
it was nice to be on the water and see the national park but once we got to the islands (there were 2), no instruction was given on how to spend our hour. The first island (dune island) was very pretty and we went to the restaurant to take it all in, but the second island was so depressing. I think it was because we didn't go in peak season but there still wasnt anything to do or instruction given.
Also, this was NOT on a catamaran. It was a regular boat, which is fine but not what we expected.
This tour in
Portugal
is organized by
Islands 4 You
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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