Ilha Deserta and Farol Island: a small group boat trip in Ria Formosa from Faro

Discover Portugal’s exotic natural wonders during this 3-hour catamaran trip to Ria Formosa from Faro. Board a comfortable catamaran with a small-group and discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Visit the Deserta Island and the Farol Island, looking out for birdlife and observing the daily lives of citizens in a local fishing village.

This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, offering a more intimate experience.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Formosamar, Avenida da República - Stand 1 Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal

You'll find us at the kiosk of Formosamar in the Marina of Faro.
Please contact us one of our team members to know directions to the point of departure which is at a 3 minute walking distance from this point.

You'll find at our offices the shop Pure Nature Store - ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro) (pin point 2). Please check in for your boat trip with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time of your boat trip.

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Ginásio Clube Naval, Estr. do Passeio Ribeirinho 58, 8001-901 Faro, Portugal

You'll find us our offices in the shop Pure Nature Store - ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro). Please check in for your boat trip with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time of your boat trip.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ria Formosa Natural Park, Olhao Portugal

Experience Ria Formosa - one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal on this boat trip.

Cruise gently on a comfortable catamaran as we depart from Faro sailing slowly through the channels of the Ria Formosa to fully enjoy the beautiful landscape.

Along the tour we will see birds like the Grey Heron, the White Stork and many other birds that use this area as a feeding habitat. At low tide, looking around one can observe the hard work of the people in the oysters and clams farms. Looking towards the ocean you will see one of the most important sea entrances of the Ria Formosa.

This boat trip is in total 3 hours long and it make 2 stops at 2 different islands (includes a stop of 1 hour in ilha do Farol and 20 up to 30 minutes in Ilha Deserta).

The stops are planned according to the tides and conditions of the day.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ilha Deserta, Santa Cruz, Faro 8005-554 Portugal

This island is also known as Barreta Island. In this stop you can choose to 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ilha do Farol, 8000 Faro, Portugal

Here you can enjoy a walk around the streets of this small but friendly community. When passing by the lighthouse, go on until the very end to admire an extensive beach of fine white sand washed by calm warm waters, here lies the most southern point of Portugal - the Santa Maria Cape.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ria Formosa Natural Park, Olhao Portugal

After the 2 stops, on the trip back to Faro be enchanted by one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal – the Ria Formosa.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Muralhas de Faro, Largo de Sao Francisco, Faro 8000-142 Portugal

The tours ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro along the way.

Pass By: Portas do Mar, Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel 41, Faro 8000-250 Portugal

You can choose to disembark here, if you wish please be so kind to ask your skipper in advance.

Pass By: Doca de Faro, Praca Dom Francisco Gomes 15, Faro 8000-168 Portugal

Ending point of your boat trip.

Pass By: Marina de Faro, Praca Dom Francisco Gomes 15, Faro 8000-168 Portugal

Ending point of your boat trip.