Ria Formosa Catamaran Trip from Faro
Faro, Portugal
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Trip Type: Day Cruises
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Board a comfortable catamaran with a small-group of no more than 10 people to discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Visit the Deserta Island and Farol Island as well as you cruise along. See exotic birds and observe the daily lives of the citizens of a local fishing village.
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Board a comfortable catamaran with a small-group of no more than 10 people to discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Visit the Deserta Island and Farol Island as well as you cruise along. See exotic birds and observe the daily lives of the citizens of a local fishing village.
Depart from the Faro Marina in either the morning or afternoon to start your day. Sail slowly through the channels of the Ria Formosa to fully enjoy the beautiful landscape. Along the way, you will spot birds such as the Grey Heron, White Stork, and other exotic that frequent the area to feed. As you approach the islands and beaches, observe the lighthouse of the Culatra Island, where you will make your first stop. Observe the hard work of the people in the oyster and claim farms, as well as the Olhao market, an important fishing town.
Gaze towards the ocean and you will see one of the most important sea entrances of the Ria Formosa. After you leave Culatra Island, make your second stop at the Deserta Island, also known as Barreta Island. Explore the fauna and flora of the island along an easy walk or simply enjoy the sunshine and bath in the clear waters of the beach. On the trip back to Faro, you will be enchanted by one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal – the Ria Formosa.
Depart from the Faro Marina in either the morning or afternoon to start your day. Sail slowly through the channels of the Ria Formosa to fully enjoy the beautiful landscape. Along the way, you will spot birds such as the Grey Heron, White Stork, and other exotic that frequent the area to feed. As you approach the islands and beaches, observe the lighthouse of the Culatra Island, where you will make your first stop. Observe the hard work of the people in the oyster and claim farms, as well as the Olhao market, an important fishing town.
Gaze towards the ocean and you will see one of the most important sea entrances of the Ria Formosa. After you leave Culatra Island, make your second stop at the Deserta Island, also known as Barreta Island. Explore the fauna and flora of the island along an easy walk or simply enjoy the sunshine and bath in the clear waters of the beach. On the trip back to Faro, you will be enchanted by one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal – the Ria Formosa.
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