From Olhão : Culatra Island – Hawaiian Canoe Experience in Ria Formosa Natural Park

CULATRA ISLAND | 8 KILOMETERS

CULATRA ISLAND IS A BARRIER ISLAND THAT SEPARATES THE SEA FROM THE RIA FORMOSA NATURAL PARK . A SMALL FISHING VILLAGE, ON THIS ISLAND YOU WILL FIND THE MOST AUTHENTIC VILLAGE IN THE REGION. OCCUPIED SINCE 1880, IT HAS AROUND 800 INHABITANTS ALONG ITS 7KM LENGTH AND IS HOME TO TWO OTHER VILLAGES: FAROL (ALSO KNOWN AS ILHA DO FAROL), HANGARES.

DISCOVER THE FAUNA AND FLORA OF ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR ISLANDS IN THE RIA FORMOSA.   COME PADDLE WITH US!

• CULATRA RIA BEACH (GOLD QUALITY)

• OBSERVATION OF LOCAL FAUNA

The Ria Formosa Natural Park, protected since 1987, is a paradise for marine life with rare ecological characteristics. With its system of lagoons, its five islands and two peninsulas of unique beauty, it was chosen as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal Taking a rowing trip aboard our Hawaiian canoes is the best way to appreciate this wonderful and fragile habitat.

Get to know the Ria Formosa natural park in a special way. Enjoy one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal aboard a Hawaiian canoe. Paddling is a complete exercise, bringing benefits to the body, mind and spirit. We seek through physical activity, in connection with nature, to develop the concept of union, collective existence and mutual respect between people and the environment.

PRACTICE SUITABLE FOR ALL PEOPLE AND AGES (UNDER 12S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS). THE CANOES ARE VERY STABLE AND NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY.

PRICES ARE PER PERSON/SEAT ON THE VESSEL. GET IN TOUCH TO PURCHASE PROMOTIONAL PACKAGES FOR FAMILIES.

INCLUDES : EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES RELATED TO THE PRACTICE: CANOES, OARS AND LIFE JACKETS AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

DOES NOT INCLUDE : ITEMS FOR CONSUMPTION OR PERSONAL USE: FOOD, HYDRATION, SUNSCREEN, CLOTHING, ETC.

WHAT TO TAKE :

• SUNSCREEN;
• WATER;
• SNACKS;
• CAP*;
• LIGHT CLOTHING THAT PROTECTS FROM THE SUN AND SUITABLE FOR SPORTS*;
• SWIMWEAR (WE RECOMMEND WEARING LONG OR SHORT-SLEEVED SHIRTS TO AVOID RUBBING YOUR ARMS WITH THE VEST);
• SANDALS OR SHOES THAT CAN GET WET.

* CONSULT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING AUKAI CANOE CLUB CAPS, VISORS AND/OR SHIRTS.

PRICES ARE PER PERSON/SEAT ON THE VESSEL. GET IN TOUCH TO PURCHASE PROMOTIONAL PACKAGES FOR FAMILIES.

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