Ria Formosa Cruise

Discover one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal on this cruise along the beautiful Ria Formosa. You'll visit the island of Armona and learn about oyster farming.

Activity Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Dr. César Oliveira de Fuzeta Avenue to board the boat for a pleasant cruise along the Ria Formosa.

We'll sail around the Ria Formosa Natural Park, observing small fishing villages and its diverse wildlife and vegetation. Over 20,000 birds can be found in this park and we will try to spot some of the most unusual species.

The wetlands will lead us to the island of Armona, where we'll have half an hour of free time to explore the area, take a dip in its golden sandy beaches, or try the local cuisine.

Afterward, we'll reconvene back at the boat to continue sailing along the estuary. We'll learn about the significance of shellfishing in this area as we pass by some oyster farms.

Our boat tour of the Ría Formosa islands will conclude back at the original departure point after a total duration of 2 hours.