2-hour Bird Watching Guided Boat Trip in Ria Formosa from Faro Algarve

Itinerary
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Stop At: Formosamar, Avenida da República - Stand 1 Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal

You'll find us at the kiosk of Formosamar in the Marina of Faro.
Please contact us one of our team members to know directions to the point of departure which is at a 3 minute walking distance from this point.

You'll find at our offices the shop Pure Nature Store - ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro) (pin point 2). Please check in for your boat trip with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time of your boat trip.

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Ginásio Clube Naval, Estr. do Passeio Ribeirinho 58, 8001-901 Faro, Portugal

You'll find us our offices in the shop Pure Nature Store - ground floor of the building of Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (Nautical Club of Faro). Please check in for your boat trip with our team members at least 10 minutes before the departure time of your boat trip.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ria Formosa Natural Park, Olhao Portugal

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Praia de Faro, N527-, Av. Nascente 1, 8005-520 Faro, Portugal

The trip continues towards the islands of the Natural Park through oyster and clams farms.

Pass By: Centro Nautico da Praia de Faro, Av. Nascente 25, 8005 Faro, Portugal

Here you will have the opportunity to see one of the most important economical activities in the Algarve like clam farms and oyster beds.

Stop At: Beach Faro Este, Av. Nascente, Portugal

Towards the point where the lagoon meets the sea, we make a stop so you may enjoy this small paradise. This is an important reproduction area for the Little Tern and the Kentish Plover. During wintertime we often observe the Sandwich Tern and the Greater Flamingo.

The bird species listed may vary according to the time of the year. Because they are in their natural habitat, Formosamar can not fully guarantee the observation of all birdlife mentioned.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ria Formosa Natural Park, Olhao Portugal

During our trip back we will have many opportunities to observe other species while our boat sails calmly through the channels of this Natural Park in direction to the city of Faro.

Duration: 55 minutes

Pass By: Muralhas de Faro, Largo de Sao Francisco, Faro 8000-142 Portugal

The tours ends with stunning views of the old town of Faro.

Pass By: Portas do Mar, Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel 41, Faro 8000-250 Portugal

You can choose to disembark here, if you wish please be so kind to ask your skipper in advance.

Pass By: Doca de Faro, Praca Dom Francisco Gomes 15, Faro 8000-168 Portugal

Ending point of your boat trip.

Pass By: Marina de Faro, Praca Dom Francisco Gomes 15, Faro 8000-168 Portugal

Ending point of your boat trip.