Full-day Ria Formosa islands cruise with local lunch
Excursions & day trips

Full-day Ria Formosa islands cruise with local lunch

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$126.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • 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
What to expect

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.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • 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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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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