On this full-day tour, you set off from Olhao and cruise through the Ria Formosa, a 60-kilometre-long protected lagoon system that's loaded with barrier islands and wildlife like flamingos, herons and ospreys. You'll hop off at Farol Island to take views over the Atlantic from a lighthouse before heading to Culatra, where you can wander its fishing village and tuck into a fresh lunch of local fish and meat paired with wine. After a dip and some leisurely island time, you'll cruise back to Olhao and return to your hotel.
Full-day Ria Formosa islands cruise with local lunch
- You'll cruise through the Ria Formosa, a huge natural park that's stuffed with lagoons and wildlife
- There's a stop at Farol Island where you'll take in the views over the Atlantic from a lighthouse
- The fresh local lunch with fish, meat and wine gives you an authentic taste of the Algarve
- There's also a stop to visit the traditional local market in Olhão
Boat cruise
Lunch
Transport
Guide
Swim stops
- Just so you know, lunch includes a starter, a main course and a dessert, along with wine, water, soft drinks and coffee
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Bring suitable footwear
- Subject to weather conditions
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