The Algarve
The lagoon trips from Faro through the Ria Formosa: barrier islands with empty Atlantic sand, Culatra’s fishing village and the lighthouse at Farol. The natural park shelters flamingos and seahorses; the boats idle politely.
Discover Faro’s Ria Formosa on a small-group boat tour visiting four islands, swimming, birdwatching, and exploring local fishing villages for authentic Algarve experiences.
Most Popular“We had a wonderful tour through the Ria Formosa. Our guide was João and he has a great energy and empathy with his guests. We got many interesting facts regarding the Ria and the views were amazing.”
Discover the scenic Ria Formosa and its islands on a 4-hour boat tour from Faro. Enjoy wildlife, island walks, and expert guides at a great price.
“Tour was great. Guide Antonio was knowledgeable and friendly. Tour was right on time.”
Discover the natural beauty of Ria Formosa on a small-group boat tour visiting Armona, Culatra, and the lighthouse, with expert guides and stunning views.
“You don’t get a fish guide or a bird guide not much information was given, but it was fun to be out on the boat and have a nice lunch but if you think you’re going to learn about wildlife in the area, we did…”
Discover Algarve’s beautiful islands on this full-day boat tour from Olhão. Visit Farol, Culatra, and Armona, with stunning beaches, local villages, and wildlife.
“Loved the trip and all the locations were great. Photos don’t really do justice to the Ria Formosa - at times you thought you were in Greece, Portugal and the Caribbean. Guides were great to and very relaxed.”
Discover Faro's natural beauty on this 4-hour boat cruise through Ria Formosa, visiting islands, spotting wildlife, and enjoying pristine beaches with expert guides.
“We had a great time seeing Ria Formosa, Ricardo was fantastic and knowledgeable of the area telling us the history and pointing out the wildlife.”
Discover the beauty of Ria Formosa on a 5.5-hour catamaran tour from Faro, exploring three islands with stops for swimming, seafood, and oyster farming.
“The guide is excellent! Polite, Safe and informative!”
Discover the beauty of Ria Formosa on this small-group boat tour from Faro, visiting two islands with options to snorkel, swim, and explore at your pace.
“Sergio was awesome guide, knowledgeable and gave us good advice on restaurants on Farol island. It was a beautiful morning for the short trip”
Discover the natural beauty of Ria Formosa with this 3-hour catamaran tour to Deserta and Farol Islands, ideal for wildlife lovers and beach seekers alike.
“absolutely amazing trip, done few times already when in Faro, the only recommendations is to stay longer on last Ireland , it's amazing 👏 🤩”
Discover the stunning Ria Formosa at sunset on this small-group boat tour from Faro, with knowledgeable guides, wildlife sightings, and breathtaking views.
“Peaceful, sunset trip, nice guide and skipper.boat well maintained and clean.We enjoyed the experience, nice photos of sunset.”
Discover the diverse Ria Formosa Islands from Olhão on a 4-hour boat tour. Enjoy stunning scenery, visit fishing villages, and learn from expert guides.
“A wonderful day on the water. Great guide, perfect timing.”
Experience a scenic catamaran cruise from Faro to the untouched Ilha Deserta, with stops, stunning views, and local flavors — a true Algarve highlight.
“A nice, pleasant ferry ride,though a little slow,however,it was just right. pleasant, helpful attendants,. The only thing I'd say is maybe,fir the guides to point out,different areas of scenery/land, during the ride- like a sort of commentary/interaction, that would help alot. otherwise, thanks for a…”
Explore the stunning Ria Formosa Islands on a 3-hour boat tour from Olhão, visiting Culatra and Armona with expert guides, wildlife viewing, and beach time.
“It was pleasant, fun, informative, a good value for your money. Our tour guide was kind and helpful.”
Explore the stunning Ria Formosa with this 3-hour boat tour to Armona and Culatra Islands, featuring expert guides, scenic views, and authentic local villages.
“Philip our guide was great. We loved this trip! The deserted island with the sand bars appearing at low tide was as beautiful as the Maldives. White sand and the water was a lovely temperate in July. The shells were incredible so the kids had…”
Experience Faro's Ria Formosa on a peaceful, eco-friendly solar boat. Perfect for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and eco-conscious travelers exploring Portugal.
“My wife and I really enjoyed our birdwatching trip. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and got us quite close to the birds. The solar powered boat was quiet and comfortable, which really helped the experience. We had great views of Osprey, White Stork, Spoonbill…”
Explore Faro’s stunning Ria Formosa Lagoon on a 1-hour small boat tour with a knowledgeable guide, discovering wildlife and scenic views in Portugal’s Algarve.
“great trip and very informative guide, highly recommended”
The Benagil cave, dolphin bows and cliffs that go gold at sunset.