From Olhão: Boat trip along the Ria Formosa to Armona and Culatra

4.9 (3 Reviews)
ODYSSEY Boat Tours , Cais T, Av. 5 de Outubro s/n, 8700-302 Olhão
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Duration

2 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English, Français, Portuguese, Spanish

About this tour

Explore two islands by boat on this short cruise from Olhão to Culatra and Armona Island or the deserted beach. Experience the beautiful, deserted beaches of the islands and discover the Culatra island. Travel in small groups of 11 people. Your guide will explain the Ria Formosa and the islands to you throughout the tour and help with anything you need.

Set off with your captain and tour guide on an incredible three-island tour. First, make a stop at Culatra Island for 20 to 25 minutes and xplore the village. Around 1000 people live on this fishing island throughout the year, where fishing has been the predominant business on the island for many generations. There are 2 schools, 1 church, 1 football team, several restaurants, cafes and souvenir and craft shops. There is a bakery with its own production that makes delicious cakes that leave our customers surprised by the authentic taste of the cakes.

Then head to Ilha da Armona or the deserted beach, depending on the season. In summer, you can enjoy the deserted beach , with its beautiful natural landscape, free from buildings , where we will stay for 20 to 25 minutes .  This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve, where you can choose between swimming on the Ria Formosa or Atlantic Ocean side. It is a beach only accessible by boat, so it is always more deserted than the beaches on the islands. In this paradisiacal place, the white sand and crystal clear water make this beach one of the most desired in the entire Algarve and the best stop on this tour. Discover the deserted beach and enjoy the tranquility of the environment.

If it’s too windy, cold or it’s winter, we swap the deserted beach for the magnificent Armona Island! The beautiful Armona Island is inhabited year-round by locals and tourists. and it is spectacular for a beautiful walk to the coast admiring the flowers and gardens of the houses on the islands, where many of them are available for rent during the holidays. There is a beautiful beach facing the Ria Formosa around the entire island.

A combination of several experiences, you will discover magnificent beaches with white sand and crystal clear water, islands and communities, admire the nature of the Ria Formosa and its fauna and flora, the gastronomy and special dishes of the Island and the region. You will learn more about fishing techniques, customs and traditions, a super complete tour to learn a lot about the region and enjoy a wonderful boat trip.

What to take :
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
Good to know beforehand :
  • The 2-hour tour will have 2 short stops on the Ria Formosa barrier islands
  • A stop at a deserted beach or Armona Island to swim and relax , The second stop is on the fishing island of Culatra
  • Along the way on the Ria Formosa canals, the captain will tell you all about Ria Formosa activities, shellfish farms, fauna and flora
  • The tour depends on favorable weather conditions
  • During planned stops, participants can carry out any activities they wish
  • Choose between shared or private tour

Highlights

  • Discover the rich biodiversity of the Ria Formosa Natural Park
  • Learn about the history of the park and its islands from your experienced captain
  • Stop at a deserted island to visit island communities, swim and relax
  • Choose between a shared group or private cruise
  • Walk the white sand beaches and learn about this unique flora and fauna
  • Experience the beautiful, deserted beaches of the islands and discover the Culatra island
  • Travel in small groups of 11 people
  • Your guide will explain the Ria Formosa and the islands and help with anything you need
  • discover magnificent beaches with white sand and crystal clear water, islands and communities
  • Admire the nature of the Ria Formosa and its fauna and flora
  • You will learn more about fishing techniques, customs and traditions

Included/Excluded

  • Local guide fluent in 4 languages
  • Life jackets
  • Explanation about the islands and the Ria Formosa
  • Stop at 3 islands
  • 2h Boat Tour with Experienced captain
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and Drinks

Durations

2 Hours

Languages

English
Français
Portuguese
Spanish

Frequently asked questions

We recommend always speaking to us before booking the tour, so we can organize the best possible route and see what you would really like to do.

Our tours are subject to weather and sea conditions. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, we will contact you to reschedule or provide a refund. Additionally, the company reserves the right to cancel a trip if it does not reach the minimum number of passengers. Customers will receive a full refund in such cases.

We do not refund customer cancellations less than 24 hours prior to departure. For cancellations of customers with more than 24 hours before departure, we refund the amount in full.

This activity can be conditioned by the weather and conditions of the sea. We can, in case of bad weather or uncomfortable sea conditions, cancel the trip by fully refunding the amount paid or rebooking the trip to another time.

Tour's Location

ODYSSEY Boat Tours , Cais T, Av. 5 de Outubro s/n, 8700-302 Olhão

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Emily
07/18/2024

Great trip!

Great trip! The company communicated well, was organized on the day of the trip, and our guide, Claudio, was very knowledgeable, patient, and pleasant. It was great going to the islands.... it is a relatively short amount of time on each, but also felt like enough, actually - and a good way to figure out if there was one you'd want to go back to the next day and spend longer time
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Aisha
05/22/2024

Group island tour

I went with Odyssey Tours on my solo trip to Olhão and I had a lovely experience. There was enough time to spend on each island. The captain was amazing, spoke 3 different languages and good rapport with everyone. Would definitely recommend.
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Mr E S
05/22/2024

Heerlijke avond

Heerlijke middag en avond. Goede vrolijke kapitein die omgeven erg goed kent. Laat terug maar prachtige zon ondergang gezien. Wel trui of jas mee nemen voor s avond op de boot. Was een top avond

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