Ria Formosa Islands: Explore Beaches and Villages

Embark on a half-day island cruise in Ria Formosa National Park. Explore charming villages, pristine beaches, and enjoy a delicious lunch of fresh fish. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ilha da Culatra - A stop for guests to explore the island and enjoy the local dining options.
  • Ilha Do Farol - An opportunity to discover the island.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore and appreciate the variety of islands, villages, and beaches within the Ria Formosa Natural Park in Olhão.
Starting at 13:00 from Olhão, this tour navigates the canals in front of Olhão and heads to the Barrier Islands that safeguard the Ria Formosa.
The journey includes a stop for lunch in Culatra, a charming fishing village with nearly 1,000…

Location
Avenida 5 de Outubro
In Front of the Hotel Real Marina, stand number 5
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paul819
Mar 23, 2026
Amazing trip - Great day out Amazing views Learning new things about local history Relaxing all the way Local cafe lunch Reasonably priced Best way to spend half a day Thank you Silvia and the Captain Most likeley will see you again Tuesday
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Daytrip30159471122
Mar 21, 2026
Thank you. - Very good experience, friendly, punctual.
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B2384bumanueld
Feb 27, 2026
Too good. I recommend travelling with Sylvia - Silvia is super nice. I recommended it
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Fellowtraveler468890
Feb 18, 2026
Excellent - It was excellent, thanks Silvia
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Pedro
Jan 17, 2026
Spectacular - Simply spectacular, tour of all the islands of Ria Formosa, with lunch at Culatra and guide Célia was Top........
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Folcmarl
Jan 16, 2026
Cozy day out - We were here in January and it was super quiet. The guide had all the time for us and could answer all our questions. Nice day out!
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141sanam
Jan 13, 2026
Paradise :) - Amazing experience, The team is lovely, Silvia is a gem... and the islands are paradise-like ! If you pass by the Algarve, this is a must!
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Departure59560460986
Jan 12, 2026
Island tour from Olhào - Sylvia is the perfect host and guide. Thank you for a very enjoyable trip. The skipper was great too. We got the history of the islands and we had some great fun onboard. Sylvia made us feel relaxed. Very helpful in everyway.
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Stéphane
Mar 9, 2026
The first island visited was well, walking and refreshing. Second island without interest. Guide in English instead of French - We asked for a guide in French and had a guide in English due to her accent, we did not understand half of what she said as an explanation
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S3683vunathaliel
Dec 30, 2025
Disappointing - Island desert too expensive to be able and we made only 2 islands Translation only in English whereas there was 50% French
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).