Start from Faro in the company of a nature tour guide. This boat trip will help you discover why Ria Formosa was elected one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal. Since birds are one of the highlights of this park they are given special attention and this 2-hour cruise will get you up close to view them in their natural habitat. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, offering a more intimate experience.
The meeting point for your tour or activity is at our offices at the shop Pure Nature Store - ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro). Please be so kind and check in for your tour or activity with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time
Embark on board a confortable pontoon boat. In the company of a nature tour guide, on this boat trip you will discover why Ria Formosa was elected one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal. And because the birds are one of the highlights of this Park they deserve special attention. Considered one of the most important wetlands for aquatic birds in Portugal, during the tour we observe birds like the White Stork, Little Egret and the Spoonbill. Waders are most abundant especially during winter, although birds like the Whimbrel, the Turnstone and the Grey Plover are a constant presence. Here you will have the opportunity to see one of the most important economical activities in the Algarve and also very interesting species such as the Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa), the Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) and many others.
The tour ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro.
You can choose to disembark here, if you wish please be so kind to ask your skipper in advance.
Ending point of your boat trip.
Ending point of your boat trip.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
We highly recommend to take this boat trip. We had a lot of fun. Philip was very funny and told us a lot of things. Will recommend to my friends!! Thank yoi
Nice tour, nice guide (Paulo) who knew a lot about birds, animals and nature and the Ria Formosa. Really nice
Thanks to Paulou for an enjoyable trip around the Ria Formosa natural park . The tour starts in the harbour and gently ambles through the salt marshes where several species of bird are feeding. Binoculars are provided so they can be seen close up. The tour is adaptable so caters for your needs , we passed many of the islands and stopped for a comfort break where we saw the open sea. I highly recommend this tour if in Faro with time on your hands.
My partner and I loved the 2hour bird watching tour, it provided some great views of Faro and the surrounding lagoon. We also saw plenty of wildlife, storks, herons, spoonbills and more, the time at Faro beach was beautiful and our tour guide Paulo was very friendly and shared a lot of great knowledge and expertise.
An exceptional trip with a knowledgeable guide /skipper who took great care to show us the many different birds to be seen in the lagoon. We saw storks, egret, flamingoes, spoonbills and many others Brilliant and we were even lucky enough to see an osprey. We learned about their habits and migration patterns and questions were patiently answered. Great value and a memorable experience, would thoroughly recommend it.
Our bird watching was top notch. Paulo was a skilled and very knowledgeable guide. We went to find Flamingos and Paulo found those and Little Egrets, Osprey, Whimbrels, Spoonbills, Grey Heron, Sandwich Term, Cormorants and others. Loved all of the things we learned about high and low tides, lagoons, salt pans and pontoon boats. Thank you Paulo for making our outing so successful. Leslee and Bryan
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