Bird Watching on Solar Boat

Discover the birds of one of the most beautiful natural reserves in Portugal with this trip along the Ria Formosa in a solar-powered boat.

Bird Watching Details

The tour meets at the Faro port at the chosen time, ready to board a solar-powered boat. This eco-friendly vessel is ideal for exploring the Formosa River while contributing to the preservation of this natural reserve.

During this peaceful trip, we'll explore the lagoons of this protected Algarve area while observing native wildlife. A multitude of birds, including the white stork, the egret, and the spoonbill, inhabit this region. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars.

As the boat approaches the islands of the Natural Park, the guide will discuss the clam and oyster nurseries, significant to the local economy. This segment of the tour offers opportunities to observe various aquatic bird species residing on these islands.

In the final portion of the journey, the boat will sail to the point where the estuary meets the sea, providing a picturesque conclusion to the solar boat trip along the Ria Formosa.

After two and a half hours of enjoying the landscapes of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the tour will conclude with a return to the Faro port.