4 hour(s)
English
Included
Explore multiple islands and waterways of the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural Park
Enjoy scenic views of Farol Island and Santa Maria Lighthouse
Stop at Culatra Island for leisure time and local dining options
Relax with comfortable boat travel guided by an experienced skipper
€ 36.98
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Discover the rich diversity of islands, villages, and beaches of the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this comprehensive 4-hour boat tour departing from Olhão. Guided by an experienced local skipper, you will navigate through the scenic canals and barrier islands that protect the lagoon, learning about the area’s unique fauna, flora, and cultural heritage along the way. The tour offers excellent views of Farol Island and the Santa Maria Lighthouse, one of the Algarve’s iconic landmarks, as well as Deserta Island and Armona Bay. To enhance your experience, binoculars and guide books are provided, allowing you to better observe wildlife and appreciate the natural beauty that makes Ria Formosa so special.
During the journey, you will enjoy a 1 hour and 30 minute stop on Culatra Island, a traditional fishing village with nearly 1,000 residents, where you can have lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy fresh fish, or relax with a picnic by the beach, with lunch not included in the tour price. Afterward, the tour continues to Armona Island for a 30-minute stop before returning to Olhão, passing close to historic tuna factories and the fishing harbor. Departing daily at 13:00 from the pier in front of the Real Marina & Spa Hotel and finishing at 17:00, this tour offers a relaxed yet in-depth way to explore the landscapes, history, and island life around Olhão in one unforgettable experience.
Guided boat tour
Experienced local skipper
Use of binoculars and informative guide
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Comfortable clothing
Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
Camera
Arrive before departure to ensure smooth boarding
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Keep personal essentials
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This tour was so much fun—and interesting and informative. We highly recommend it. Don’t let the weather intimidate you. It changes every few minutes—and Conor ensures you’re dressed appropriately. Being on the water and hearing stories and seeing rainbows, harbor porpoises, sea birds, coastal mansions, Dalkey Island, and more, provided a totally different perspective. See Dublin on a Goat Boat Tour with Conor!
This is a magical tour around Dalkey Island and the nearby coastline. It's really exciting when the boat gets up to speed outside the harbour, but the quiet parts are wonderful too. Great stories from a friendly local guide, loads of wildlife and a fascinating look at a lot of the coastal features you'll know from the land side if you live around here. One of the parts I found most interesting was seeing all the private access points into the sea that a lot of the properties around Dalkey and Killiney have. Either wrap up warmly before you arrive or take one of the cosy jackets they provide to protect you from the sea breeze. Overall, a brilliant tour. Highly recommended!
Yessss! It was a fantastic adventure!!! Even though the waves were quite “choppy” and the boat rocked and jumped, we felt very safe. We heard interesting stories about the Muglins. We saw a small castle that the king built for partying. We saw seals. And people crowding on the beaches and swimming spots. It was the best thing to do on a hottest day! We saw the Edge’s new house he bought to turn into a studio on the coast. We saw plenty of interesting sea birds, including the gannets. I am living locally and never saw the coast from this perspective. But my guests came from Poland and this was their favourite part of the trip!!! Thank you Lads!
Great tour!! Searched for a tour that wasn't a tourist trap, but really something interesting. And Conor did a fantastic job! We had a lovely group of people. So there was a great vibe from the beginning. A lot of history trough the tour, great scenery, fantastic views! We have seen some seals, the sunset was beautifull. Our 15 year old daughter loved it to. Good to know for the parents with teenagers ;-). All in all very much recommended!! Thanks Conor!
Great views, plenty of wildlife, Great trip!!! Conor and Ed were brilliant, they made us feel comfortable and clearly love what they do. They shared their extensive knowledge of the sea with us and talked all about the history and marine life of the harbour. We saw plenty of seals and sea birds on the rocks along with loads of jellyfish at the surface. Overall it was a brilliant trip and would definitely go again…
