Ria Formosa: 3 hour tour with stops at Ilha da Culatra and Ilha da Armona | 3 hours

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Ria Formosa Tour 3h00
2 Adults x $31.49
$62.98
Approx Total
$62.98
Ria Formosa Boat
Duration: 4 hours
islands half day
Boat
Ria Formosa boat
Ria Formosa Tour 3h00
2 Adults x $31.49
$62.98
Approx Total
$62.98
Ria Formosa Boat
Duration: 4 hours
islands half day
Boat
Ria Formosa boat
Ria Formosa Tour 3h00
2 Adults x $31.49
$62.98
Approx Total
$62.98
Ria Formosa Boat
Duration: 4 hours
islands half day
Boat
Ria Formosa boat
Ria Formosa Tour 3h00
2 Adults x $31.49
$62.98
Approx Total
$62.98
Ria Formosa Boat
Duration: 4 hours
islands half day
Boat
Ria Formosa boat
Ria Formosa Tour 3h00
2 Adults x $31.49
$62.98
Approx Total
$62.98
Ria Formosa Boat
Duration: 4 hours
islands half day
Boat
Ria Formosa boat

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
  • Informative map and guides;
  • Water
  • Local guide with experience and knowledge of the locality;
  • Shaded boat ;
  • Lunch

Overview

The ideal tour to get to know a lot about the Ria Formosa, and visit the island of Culatra, a beautiful fishing community that inhabits about 1000 people all year round, which will be an island producing its own energy by 2030! The houses are typical and traditions and customs predominate, a unique place in the world! There are several infrastructures and restaurants where you will have the opportunity to taste and delight yourself with typical dishes from traditional restaurants. With the possibility of booking a table or having a Picnic, there are several options to choose from! Then we will enjoy, for many, the best deserted beach in the Algarve, which is located at the end of Culatra Island, which separates the dark blue of the Atlantic Ocean and the clear blue of the Ria Formosa, where you will have the opportunity to dive, swim and take unique photos! A true paradise! In case it is out of season , we will visit the magnificent Ilha da Armona , where we will stop around 1h00 to explore the island !

Meeting points

Av. 5 de Outubro 2, 8700-302 Olhão, Portugal

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Stand: ODYSSEY Traditional Boat Tours

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

STOPS: 2 Islands During the interpretive tour, you will get to know a lot about the Ria Formosa and its Nature. The captain of the vessel will talk about the customs and traditions of the region, the fauna and flora of the region, as well as its history! During stops, everyone is free to carry out any type of activities on the respective islands, advised by the captain of the vessel. - Culatra Island (1h30 for lunch and/or free visit) - Praia Deserta (1h00 in summer) or Armona (1h00 in low season) -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- We leave from Olhão for an odyssey in one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal, aboard a safe, comfortable and shady boat, with a maximum capacity of 11 people, which allows its passengers to enjoy and have an unforgettable experience in the beautiful natural park. from the Ria Formosa! We are 100% focused and dedicated to the excellent quality of our experience and the safety of our passengers! On this trip we will discover all the mysteries and secrets that the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural Park has to offer! This is the ideal tour of excellent quality and economical if you want to know all the islands of the Ria Formosa in Olhão, it will be an unforgettable experience rich in unique and special moments to share and tell!

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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275 reviews

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Great communicators amid rainy weather

Published on Dec, 2024

Went on a rainy day but appreciated how company was quick to communicate and delay trip to a less rainy day. It felt a bit long going from island to island. Would have felt better if we could get out to snorkel but it was cold. The tour was informative and friendly!

Stunning Ria Formosa with the excellent Odyssey Tours

Published on Dec, 2024

Absolutely unmissable. This was the perfect way to see the Ria Formosa. Very professional and helpful. Guilherme is a very friendly and knowledgeable local captain/boat driver. Susanna was so helpful with bookings and info and even found my cardigan that I dropped on the jetty before sailing. Communication was perfect from booking, right through to the trip. We even got bumped on to this longer trip, due to the time of the season - we’d only booked for the sunset trip. Instead, we left earlier, visited two islands and had both sunshine and moonlight. Enough time on Culatra to walk to the beach and have a drink and take in the pretty houses. But Armona was the best part. So much time there while we waited for the stunning sunset, with a glass of wine on the beach. We were really lucky because we also had a supermoon straight after. The locals are welcoming, as are their dogs. Do not miss the Ria Formosa and I really recommend seeing it with Odyssey. So professional and good prices, too.

Unforgettable experience

Published on Dec, 2024

The captain was knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories about the area, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The boat was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a relaxing day on the water, this tour has it all.

beautyful surroundings

Published on Dec, 2024

very nice people, very nice trip. helpfull with people that had never stepped on a boat. wish to visit them again as soon as possible. ty

Excellent value and recommended

Published on Dec, 2024

Sergio was an excellent guide and the two islands were charming. We couldn't do the bird watching tour because of the weather but Sergio made a point of talking about the wildlife and the oyster and clam fisheries. He made a quick detour and stop when he spotted a spoonbill. Good value for money. Recommended.

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