Dolphins Private Boat Tours Ria Formosa - Faro, Olhão

Deserted barrier islands, white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters... the Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of the most amazing places in the Algarve, not only for its variety of landscapes and wildlife, but also for its unique location. And the best way to discover one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders is on board your own Boat for a Day, the best boat trip experience in the Algarve.

Classified as a natural park since 1987 and covering 18,000 hectares, the Ria Formosa is the most important wetland in the south of Portugal, home to a wide array of fauna and flora. Its waters, its islands and the life within it are intrinsically linked to the wider region and its development.

On your private boat tour around the Ria Formosa, take your time to navigate the labyrinth of lagoons and marshlands, go dolphin-watching or spot some seahorses, or go island-hopping on the five barrier islands and two peninsulas that protect the lagoon: Ancão Peninsula, nicknamed Ilha de Faro by locals; Barreta, also known as Ilha Deserta; Culatra, home to the Santa Maria lighthouse; Armona; Tavira island; Cabanas island; and Cacela Peninsula.