Destination · Ria Formosa
Boat Trips in Faro and the Ria Formosa
Island hopping to Deserta and Farol, bird watching, dolphin trips, sunset cruises and kayak and paddle board rental in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, from Faro Marina.
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The Ria Formosa lagoon
Faro sits on the edge of the Ria Formosa, a protected lagoon of channels, salt marshes and long sandy barrier islands, voted one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal. Boats leave from Faro Marina, right beside the old town walls.
It is a completely different side of the Algarve: calm water, empty beaches and some of the best bird watching in Europe.
Which trip should I choose?
For beaches, take the Deserta and Farol islands tour or the longer barrier islands trip. Nature lovers should try the bird watching tour, and for a short trip the one-hour lagoon tour or the sunset cruise fit easily into a day in Faro.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do boat trips in Faro leave from?
From Faro Marina (Doca de Faro), next to the old town.
Is the water calm?
Inside the lagoon the water is usually calm and sheltered, which makes it great for families, kayaking and paddle boarding.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Most shared trips need a minimum of 2 adults per booking.
We check availability with the operator and send you a secure link to pay the deposit. Full refund up to 7 days before.
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