Winter Tour (3H) Ria Formosa Nature and Islands

Winter Tour (3H) Ria Formosa Nature and Islands

1st Stop - Culatra Island (1 Hour 30 Minutes), you will have time if you want to have lunch and / or visit the whole island.

The Island of Culatra, with about 1000 inhabitants, comprising a church, and two schools, restaurants, signs of their own and consolidated experience. The population is mostly linked to artisanal fishing activity and seafood.

It is part of a European funded project in which it will be a sustainable energy community by 2030, to produce energy from exclusively renewable sources, to favor electric mobility or biofuels and to have sustainable living habits and practices.

2nd Stop: Armona Island (30 Minutes), free visit

Unlike Culatra, Armona is more touristy. The island is 9 kilometers long and 1 km wide.

It has a campsite, restaurants and beautiful beaches!

It is a popular place for sailing, canoeing, diving, recreational fishing. There are several houses for rent on the island.

Itinerary

Winter Tour (3H): Ria Formosa Nature & Islands

Route Duration: 3 hours

• Culatra Island - Stop at Culatra Island, 1H30, lunch stop
• Ilha da Armona - Stop at Armona Island, 30 minutes

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Operates: A great experience in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, where you will appreciate all its nature and fauna, and have the opportunity to meet and explore two beautiful islands, Culatra Island and Armona Island. We depart from Olhão for a odyssey on one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal, aboard a safe, comfortable and shady boat, with a maximum capacity of 10 people, allowing its passengers to enjoy and have an unforgettable experience in the beautiful natural park. from Ria Formosa! The tour will be interpretive and explanatory during your trip, so during the stops, everyone is free to perform any kind of activities on their islands, advised by the captain of the boat. The captain of the boat has a vast knowledge of the region, which will during your tour, inform about various curiosities and customs of the region. Not only will you learn much more about Olhão and Ria Formosa, but you will also have the pleasure of enjoying the beautiful landscapes and nature that the Ria has to offer !! You will have the opportunity to taste the gastronomy of the region on the island of Culatra, where the bivalves are greatly appreciated! (Clams, Cockles, Oysters) Comments : - Navigation only through the interior channels of Ria Formosa, avoiding nausea or ill feeling; - Experienced and fluent captains in different languages; - Possibility to reserve a table at a local restaurant on the island or on your own; We set off from Olhão for an odyssey on one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal aboard a safe, comfortable and shady boat with a maximum capacity of 10 people. people, which allows its passengers to enjoy and have an unforgettable experience in the beautiful Ria Formosa natural park !! The tour will be interpretive and explanatory during your trip, so during the stops, everyone is free to perform any kind of activities on their islands, advised by the captain of the boat. Comments : - Navigation made only by Ria Formosa, avoiding nausea or ill disposition; - Experienced and fluent captains in several languages;