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From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour

4.8  / 5315 reviews
Activity provider:Odyssey Traditional Boat Tours
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From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour

Activity provider:Odyssey Traditional Boat Tours
4.8  / 5315 reviews

From US$ 42.70 per person

Explore three islands by boat on this cruise from Olhão to Farol, Culatra, and Armona or the desert beach . Experience the beautiful and deserted beaches on the islands and discover Culatra village.

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Duration 5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Swim at pristine beaches on Culatra Island or enjoy a picnic
  • Learn about the local region from your tour guides
  • See clams, oysters and other biodiversity in a low tide
  • Walk around quiet Lighthouse Island and see local houses
  • Visit the mini markets and quaint bars on Armona Island
Full description

Begin your island-hopping trip with your captain who will act as your tour guide. First, stop at Lighthouse Island, where you can visit its village, get a drink, go to the beach, and explore the neighborhoods of beautiful houses.

Continue on to Culatra Island for a few hours for a picnic lunch or visit one of the local restaurants. Culatra Island has beautiful swimming areas, if you prefer to play in the water instead of eating here. Stop on the island for 2 hours to enjoy lunch and to explore the village.

Next, make your way to Armona Island or Desert beach , depending on the season. In the summertime, Deserta beach hosts a beautiful, wild beach with no buildings. Explore either the Ria Formosa for a swim, or take in the Atlantic Ocean side of the island. The beautiful Armona Island is inhabited all year-long with locals and vacationers. Discover its deserted beach and take in the tranquil surroundings.

Includes
  • Cruise
  • Tour guide
  • First aid kit
  • Water
  • Life jacket
  • Local orientation map
  • Map of the birds of Ria Formosa
  • Lunch

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Meeting point

Meet at the Odyssey stand at Av. 5 de Outubro, 8700-302 Olhão

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Important information

What to bring

  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • The tour requires reasonable weather for the trip to take place
  • During the stipulated stopped, all people are free to carry out any activities desired
  • Choose from either a shared or private guided experience
  • You can pack your own lunch, or dine at a local restaurant

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 315 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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I absolutely loved this activity ! We had nice weather, we were a nice group of 7 people which is better than being more than 20 on a bigger boat. Thanks a lot to Carlos for making us have an amazing day, his kindness, and telling us more about each island ! I 100% recommend you to book with Odyssey Boat Tours :)

September 25, 2023

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Slimani – FranceVerified booking

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wonderful! the captain is ver acknowledged about the trip , ver pleasant and receptive. me and my partner couldn't wish for a better experience! thank you also Carlos, very attentive and helpful! I strongly advise if you want an amazing experience in olhão.

July 28, 2023

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Ana – PortugalVerified booking

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We were lucky and had a very small group of 4 people (which is unusual), but in general these beaches and places are big enough anyway. Our guide was very knowledgable about the islands and their history, and also very skilled in many languages. Time slots were well-chosen for each island, although the last stay could have been a bit longer (it was still sunny beach weather but we barely had time to chill at the beach). Would recommend.

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May 18, 2023

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Tristan – GermanyVerified booking

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