Octopus Route -Cabanas De Tavira - 4 Hours Boat Trip

This 4-hour tour through the Ria Formosa Natural Park offers a comprehensive and relaxing way to explore one of the most beautiful natural areas in the Algarve. Starting from Cabanas, the journey passes through Tavira Bay and Tavira Island, allowing you to discover the diverse landscapes, waterways, and rich biodiversity that define the Ria Formosa. Along the way, you will visit Quatro Águas, home to the historic Arraial Ferreira Neto, an old tuna factory that reflects the region’s strong fishing heritage. Throughout the tour, there are opportunities to observe traditional fishermen’s storage houses, the local fish market, and the characteristic houses and narrow streets that give the area its authentic charm, as well as peaceful walks along the lagoon.

A highlight of the experience is the stop in Santa Luzia, one of the oldest fishing villages in the Eastern Algarve, widely known as the Octopus Capital. Here, you will have around one and a half hours to enjoy lunch at your own expense and explore the village, which is famous for its octopus-based cuisine and restaurants dedicated almost exclusively to its preparation. The tour concludes with a relaxing stop at Terra Estreita Beach, a place of unique natural beauty ideal for swimming or strolling along the sand, before returning to Cabanas. This excursion combines culture, history, gastronomy, and nature into a well-balanced and memorable experience.