Olhão Tours & Attractions

Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit islands. Join us in a sightseeing cruise from Faro, up to 11 people. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a comfortable catamaran and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide.
From April until the change of clocks on last Saturday of October, the tour lasts for 3,5 hours.
The rest of the year, the tour lasts for 3 hours.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Visit The Ria Formosa Natural Parque in a confortable catamaran and discover the 3 beautiful islands with 4 Stops : Deserta Island, Farol Island, Culatra Island an Hangares You can snorkeling, walking near the ocean , enjoy a typical lunch on Culatra Island and observe the culture of oysters.
( Free Masks ) ( lunch not Included - you can bring your Pick Nick)
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Organize together with our company an ideal tour for you and spend an incredible day in pure tranquility and peace, where you can customize your own routes, as well as the stops and your stop time! Have the boat just for you and your group and create a day to stay forever in your memory and that of your friends!

Surprise and make a special surprise to the one you love or your group of friends.

You will have the opportunity to taste the gastronomy of the region on the island of Culatra, where bivalves are very much appreciated! ( Clams , Cockles , Oysters )

This is the ideal tour if you prefer to be accompanied only with the people you want and design the entire tour from the beginning to the end!

On this trip , we will also observe nature , biodiversity and all the wonderful landscapes hidden in this treasure of ours !
Duration: 4 hours.

Enjoy this full day trip around the finest of the east in the Algarve. Get started with the pickup in the hotels or meeting point in the Albufeira area and heading to the city of Faro. This is our first stop in the beautiful capital of the Algarve. Visit the Old town with free time for shopping at the shops in the downtown. Next we will be heading to the city of Olhão, where you can visit the market of Olhão, which is the most famous market in the Algarve. Explore the moorish fishing town of Olhão, with its bustling streets and shops. Tavira city it's the next stop and you will discover the city of Tavira, with his cobbled streets, picturesque churches, and visit its Roman Bridge. In Tavira you will have free time to have lunch. Last stop it's at Cacela Velha to discover the village and the amaizing views over the sea. This is where we conclude the tour and we will make our way back to the hotels.
Duration: 8 hours.

Discover Portugal’s exotic natural wonders during this 3-hour catamaran trip to Ria Formosa from Faro. Board a comfortable catamaran with a small-group and discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Visit the Deserta Island and the Farol Island, looking out for birdlife and observing the daily lives of citizens in a local fishing village.

This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, offering a more intimate experience.
Duration: 3 hours.

Enjoy the nature of the Algarve's beautiful Ria Formosa on an eco-friendly boat trip. Explore the sheltered waters of this protected lagoon in the Algarve on a 1-hour boat tour around Faro.

Discover Ria Formosa onboard our solar-powered electric boat; this really is the most relaxing way to discover this protected area.

This boat tour is the perfect family outing in the Algarve. Explore and enjoy the sounds of nature with your local guide. This eco-boat tour is the most sustainable way to experience the beautiful Ria Formosa lagoon. In fact, by taking an eco-boat tour, your visit will not leave any negative impact on the environment. Our solar boats don’t spill oils or produce pollutant gases and our trained guides know how to travel through this beautiful area without leaving any trace whatsoever.

Visit the lagoon of Ria Formosa with a friendly local guide on a small-group tour, approaching many bird species and learning more about the wildlife of this protected area.
Duration: 1 hour.

This sunset boat trip in the Algarve’s Ria Formosa departs from the Marina of Faro on board an eco-friendly boat. The solar-powered boat is beautifully quiet which is nice for our guests, but it’s also ideal for the animal life in the area.

On this eco-friendly boat tour, an experienced skipper will guide you through the lagoon, its beautiful channels, and marshlands. You will approach numerous species of birds that inhabit this protected area without any disturbance.

This small-group boat tour of Ria Formosa is limited to 10 people, offering an intimate experience and a wonderfully relaxing end to the day watching the sun go down over the lagoon. Soak up the stunning natural surroundings and the beautiful views over the Old Town of Faro as you experience a beautiful sunset and cruise back to the Marina of Faro.

This is a great trip to enjoy with your family and friends. Sit back, relax, and treat your loved ones to a magical outing onboard an eco-friendly boat tour in Ria Formosa.
Duration: 1 hour.

The tour will be interpretive and explanatory during your trip, so during the stops, everyone is free to carry out any type of activities on the respective islands, advised by the captain of the vessel.

Comments :

- Navigation made only by Ria Formosa, avoiding seasickness;

- Experienced captains fluent in several languages;

Stops:

- 1st Stop - Ilha do Farol (1h00)

- 2nd Stop: Culatra Island (2H00), stop for lunch, with several restaurants on the Island or you can bring food, if you prefer.

- 3rd Stop - Praia Deserta or Ilha da Armona (1h00)

On this trip we will discover all the mysteries and secrets that the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural Park has to offer us in the most complete tour!

Option to start at 11:00 or 16:30 with sunset (in summer
Duration: 5 hours.

This is boat trip to discover the lagoon of Ria Formosa

This 1-hour boat trip is ideal for those who are passing by Faro and do not have much time, but still would like to know the Ria Formosa, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal.

We leave the marina of Faro on board a confortable catamaran.

When exploring the lagoon area one can see numerous waders that feed on small organisms that live in the marshes. This boat trip goes through the numerous channels of this protected area and it ends with the beautiful view of the Walls of the Old Town of Faro.

This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, offering a more intimate experience.
Duration: 1 hour.

On this tour you will be able to see the sunset from the boat and have an incredible and unique moment!

This is the ideal tour of excellent quality, if you want to enjoy the Ria Formosa in a beautiful and peaceful late afternoon and enjoy the colors of the sunset!

You will have the opportunity to taste the gastronomy of the region on the island of Culatra, where bivalves are very much appreciated! ( Clams , Cockles , Oysters )

On this trip , we will also observe nature , biodiversity and the wonderful landscapes of the Ria Formosa !
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Make your partner an incredible surprise!

A sensational tour, done at sunset, with a picnic of seafood or tapas on the beach and champagne, liquor or wine!

Everything prepared by the Odyssey team and with the goal of service excellence from start to finish!

It can be accompanied by music of your choice!

We are always interested in collaborating and thinking about special requests or dedications!

Example: Glass bottle with poem launched by our skipper.

A personalized service that can be designed with our team, which will be designed to please your partner, and create a unique and unforgettable moment that will always be remembered and will have a very special flavor!

Our skippers with a lot of experience and knowledge of the estuary, will be very professional and help to make everything go 5 *!

Get in touch directly with our team to organize the tour and suggest different routes and activities to be done along the Ria Formosa.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Explore the peaceful East Algarve with its charming towns, elegant architecture and sights steeped in history.

This must-do day trip includes guided tours to the old town of Algarve capital - Faro, Olhão and the charming Tavira city - “Venice of Algarve” with 37 churches and houses with peculiar roofs named “4 águas”, you will also have time to shop or visit on your own the Castle of Tavira: a ruined monument believed to date to Neolithic times. Enjoy free time to soak up the laid-back pace of the region in the fishing town of Olhão, pass by Gilão River and go to Vila Real de Santo António.
Make use of a hotel pickup and drop-off service that covers hotels all over Algarve West region, from Quarteira to Alvor.
Duration: 9 to 10 hours.

Escape to the calm waters of the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this 2 to 3 hour sunset cruise. Enjoy the calm of a late afternoon sail, with stops at Deserta and Farol islands on an experience limited to 12 passengers. Appreciate watching as the sun sets into the water.
The schedule varies due to different sunset times around the year.
Duration: 3 hours.

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.
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover the wonders of nature on the Ria Formosa and be amazed and dazzled by this fragile and complex ecosystem considered to be one of Portugal's seven wonders, a place to be visited and preserved.

On this tour you will have the opportunity to observe the Natural Park of the Ria Formosa navigating through its channels.
You will walk on white sands and sail through the calm waters of the Ria Formosa.
We will have a lovely stop on a desert island where you can have a swim, relax and walk on the beach with wonderful white sand.
Then we stop at one of the island communities. Can be Ilha do Farol or Ilha da Culatra.
Throughout the tour the skipper will give a detailed explanation of the entire Ria Formosa, its fauna and flora and its fishing activities.
Duration: 3 hours.

You will absolutely be stunned by the amazing beaches and panoramas on the island, while you're silently gliding over crystal clear water with the kayak, you'll be able to see the underwater fauna and flora. On the way you'll see lot's of birds , crabs, shellfish and many unique spots because many sites, we visit on the tour are not accesable for the boat companies as their engines have a huge impact on the environment in the natural park. We travel silently, without nasty gasoline smells and doing so, offer the only ecological alternative, with zero impact and all respect for nature to visit the natural park.
Besides all the above, you will also catch a glimpse of the shelfish cultivation, a tides mill, Armona village, Lagoa dos patos, ...
Duration: 2 hours.

Feel free to explore the Ria Formosa’s barrier islands at your own pace. Departing from Faro, you can take the boat circuit to the islands of the Natural Park, and you have freedom to travel between them, on the available schedules. The ticket is valid for 24 hours on all trips until you return to Faro.

How does the Hop On Hop Off Islands work?

We have multiple scheduled pickup times in the three islands (hourly), giving you the flexibility to visit them all, choosing the time you want to spend on each one. Our boat skippers will be there to guide you and provide all the information you need during your journey.

You can depart from Faro, spend the day exploring and traveling between the islands, and choose your return time.
Duration: 2 to 24 hours.

We assure you, that you will have a good time, full of adrenaline and energy, the fun is guaranteed.

Swim or relax under the hot Algarve sun and enjoy a tour on a stylish sailboat.
Duration: 4 hours.

Experience Ria Formosa vibrant shoreline from the water on an exciting small-group speedboat tour!

Speed up through the Inspiring Natural Channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this Boat Tour from Faro.

You will slide through the astonishing canals in a modern, fast and comfortable boat and you will see why Ria Formosa Natural Park is named one of the Portuguese “Seven Natural Wonders”.

Along the tour you will be able to admire some of most magnificent exquisite birds and other wildlife that live all year long at the Natural Park.
• Small Groups Tours
• 1 or 2 Hours Tours
• 1 Hour Tour visit 1 Island
• 2 Hour Tour visit 2 Islands
• Choose a morning or afternoon tour
• Experience a comfortable Speed Boat Ride
• Driven by a local professional guide


Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

Embark with a local guide to observe the beauty of the Ria Formosa Natural Park with an experienced guide. We will give different explanations about the natural park and the surrounding ecosystem.
There will be a guided tour on breech island.
We can book a table at a restaurant to make it more comfortable for you.
Take note that there will be three stops on the islands. However, these are dependent on weather conditions. Our route will be Ilha da Armona, Ilha da Culatra, and Ilha do Farol or if the weather does not allow it, it will be Ilha da Barreta, Farol and Culatra.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.

Discover and enjoy the diversity of islands, villages and beaches of the Ria Formosa Natural Park in Olhão.

Departing at 13:00h from Olhão, this tour goes through the canals in front of Olhão and to the Barrier Islands that protect the Ria Formosa. 

Following our course we´ll make a stop for lunch in Culatra, a fisherman's vilage with nearly 1000 residents whose main economic activity is fishing. The Island has all the infrastructures you would expect in a normal town; shops, restaurants, school, church, medical office and so on. During the break you can go for a nice lunch of fresh fish in one of the typical restaurants or go for a nice pic-nic at the beach. Afterwards we'll continue the tour and go to Armona bay and island where we'll do another stop. Then return to Olhão passing close to several tuna factories and to the fishing harbour.
Duration: 4 hours.

We will take a 4.5 hour boat trip to Deserta, Farol, Culatra and Armona islands. Stop at Culatra Island for lunch (lunch not included).
Enjoy this tour in the natural park of Ria formosa through the breeding and harvesting ponds of bivalves and oysters. We will have the opportunity to visit several islands in one tour.


Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

The possibility to observe the real beauty of the Ria Formosa national park, considered one of the 7 wonders of Portugal;

Visit the charming small island of Armona, once only known to the local fishermen;

Learning a bit about the biodiversity of the Algarve.
Duration: 2 hours.

Explore the Fauna and flora of this unique ecosystem with remarkable biodiversity. Enjoy its stunning landscapes and discover ancient cultural details of the local population.
Join this flat walk in the heart of the Ria Formosa Nature Park. You will get to see the labyrinth of channels and marsh vegetation, breathe in the salty sea air, perhaps cross with a Chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon), spot aquatic birds and listen to their distinct sounds, as well as enjoy outstanding landscapes while discovering a complex ecosystem.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Discover local biodiversity
Enjoy amazing views and landscapes
Observe the wildlife in detail using optical equipment
Unlock the History details beyond the Cultural heritage of this region.

Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Enjoy a private sailing trip on our Special Sailing Catamaran.

We will tailor the experience for you for whatever activity or sights you would like to see or do. Our Skipper, is always available to give suggestions for the best places and beaches to visit in accordance to the time of the day. Just sit back, relax, and take in the sights.

We will make some stops in a couple of bays next to some desert beaches so you can have your time to have a swim or go ashore to visit the islands.

This is a private tour and is great for families, couples and groups of friends.

- Private Activity - just you and your group will be aboard
- Catamaran provided ample space for big groups of up to 16 People
- Skipper and Hostess Included
- Paddle Boards and Snorkeling Equipment Included
- Stops for Swims
- Small Children are Welcome
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

End your day enjoying the nature and watch the change of colours in the sky and in the water with your soul mate by your side.
- Cruise the natural reserve of Ria Formosa aboard a small catamaran
- Have a private romantic tour
Duration: 1 hour.

Our guides will welcome you in a familiar but professional way.

After a short briefing, you will board the kayaks and start your adventure. With an eye for the diverse fauna and flora of the Ria Formosa, you will peddle (easy level), in crystal clear water, to amazing islands, where you will discover fishermen's villages, lighthouses, natural Parc, amazing beaches and much more.
Duration: 4 hours.

specialized guides who are very knowledgeable about the area.
you will learn a lot about the Natural Park, the history of the Islands, where you will have time to visit them
Duration: 3 hours.

Our program stands out, as we have a fully renovated boat, with bathroom and bar on board for the total confort of our clients!

We have as well a second floor with puffs and grass for our clients to relax, while enjoying this natural beauty!

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Enjoy a private sailing trip on our Special Sailing Catamaran.

We will tailor the experience for you for whatever activity or sights you would like to see or do. Our Skipper, is always available to give suggestions for the best places and beaches to visit in accordance to the time of the day. Just sit back, relax, and take in the sights.

We will make some stops in a couple of bays next to some desert beaches so you can have your time to have a swim or go ashore to visit the islands.

This is a private tour and is great for families, couples and groups of friends.

- Private Activity - just you and your group will be aboard
- Catamaran provided ample space for big groups of up to 16 People
- Full Day or Half Day Options
- Skipper and Hostess Included
- Paddle Boards and Snorkeling Equipment Included
- Stops for Swims
- Small Children are Welcome
Duration: 3 to 7 hours.

Unique tour departing from Olhão, Capital of the Ria Formosa with lunch included at a fisherman's house. Typical lunch made by a fisherman. There will be 3 or 4 typical food choices. Drink, coffee and dessert included. There will also be a guided tour of the fishing village to learn about the way of life of this unique people in Portugal.

Visit with three stops on the islands. Armona Island, Farol Island and Culatra Island.
Very enriching tour where you will have the opportunity to make three stops.

You can also learn more about the fauna and flora of the Ria Formosa natural park. Binoculars for bird watching will also be provided.
Tour adapted to clients, tides and weather.

Lunch is paid separately at the kiosk before the tour.
Adult €25
Child €15 (up to 10 years old)
Baby €5 (up to 3 years old)

Duration: 6 hours.

Cross the channels of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa and enjoy a relaxing Private BoatTour.
Bring some drinks and have fun on board in 4 hours Trip.
Find out the beautiful waters of the Algarve, where 2 main island are located : Deserta Island and Farol Island.

Duration: 4 hours.

Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this 1 hour sightseeing cruise from Faro. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a 11 person boat. The return occurs with the change of colours. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide.
Duration: 1 hour.

A private motor yacht boat trip at Ria Formosa is a luxurious and exclusive way to explore the breathtaking natural beauty of the Algarve region. Ria Formosa is a protected lagoon that is renowned for its diverse ecosystem and stunning landscapes, and a private motor yacht boat trip is the perfect way to experience all that this incredible area has to offer.

You can choose to stop at different islands and beaches to enjoy the crystal-clear waters and take a swim or go snorkeling. You can also relax on the deck of the yacht, taking in the beautiful scenery and wildlife that Ria Formosa has to offer.

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply looking to indulge in a luxurious and exclusive experience, a private boat trip at Ria Formosa is the perfect way to create unforgettable memories and experience the natural beauty of the Algarve region in style and comfort. Book your trip today and get ready for an experience you will never forget!

Duration: 3 to 7 hours.

This 3 full days Tour Package departs from Lisbon. Includes: 2 night stay in a Standard Room in a 4 or 5 star hotel with breakfast daily, plus 3 lunch and 2 dinner.

This is a full day private tour to the Algarve ward coast from Faro - to Vila Real de Santo António and Lagos and Sagres to Discover all the Algarve coastline.

The Algarve is Portugal's southernmost region, and one of the most popular vacation destinations in Europe. Blessed with a superb coastline and some of the country's loveliest beaches, the province enjoys hot, dry summers and short, mild winters. Warm sea temperatures and gentle winds add to its allure.

We will visit:   Vila Real San Antonio, Faro, Tavira, Sagres Fortress;   Sagres Village;   Vila do Bispo;   Cape St. Vicente (Lighthouse);   Golden Chapel at St Antonio Church;    Lagos historical center; Portimão, Albufeira and Faro
Duration: 3 days.

Nothing better than a family outing!!

Avoid the big crowds on the beaches of the Algarve, on a private tour for the family at a special price and with special conditions and discounts in restaurants, or if you prefer, make your own Picnic!

Customize together with our company an ideal tour for your family to spend an incredible day in pure peace and quiet!

From deserted beaches to visiting all the islands, you will have several options to be decided by you and your family!

Our boats can take up to a maximum of 11 people!

You can choose a tour from 2am to 8am!
Duration: 2 hours.

Get close to nature during a 1.5-hour bird-watching tour from Faro by Segway. Travel around the Ria Formosa Natural Park in the Algarve with a knowledgeable guide. See scenic landscapes including marshes, tidal flats and fresh water lagoons, and catch sight of various native and migratory birds, such as the rare purple swamphen and flamingos in their native habitat. Learn more about the ecosystems and bird species from your expert guide. Upgrade to include pickup and drop-off from your Algarve hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Going with a guide, you'll visit the old town of Faro, the capital of the Algarve. In Olhao you will see the beautiful coast, as well the fish markets. After that, you'll visit Vila Real de Santo Antonio. The last stop will be in Tavira where you will have an amazing view of the town with many churches to visit, as well as a roman bridge.
Duration: 10 hours.

Visit the eastern Algarve on this full-day trip!

• Directed by a professional multilingual Tour Guide
• Visit 4 cities in the Algarve
• Cultural and Historic experience of the Algarve
• Stops in Town Centers
• Includes free time for shopping and exploration

Get the most out of your day with this amazing trip!
Visit Faro - the capital of the Algarve. You can visit a beautiful cathedral;
Olhao - a fishing moorish village. Visit the port, fishing market, the oldest pate factory in Portugal;
Tavira - a city with many churches to visit, the castle and to experience the traditional Portuguese music Fado;
Vila Real de Santo Antonio - the last city bordering Spain, a great place for pictures and where you can the oldest Portuguese canned fish factory;
Duration: 10 hours.

Discover the islands of Deserta, Farol, Culatra and Armona.
Explore the lagoon on a confortable boat.
Visit the fishing community of Culatra.
Learn more about the Natural Park from your guide.
Take a dive on the Cristal clear water.
Relax and enjoy the amazing nature of the Ria Formosa Lagoon.

Duration: 4 hours.

Discover the islands of Deserta, Farol, Culatra, and Armona. Explore the lagoon in a comfortable boat with a sunshade. Visit a fishing community on Culatra Island. Learn more about the Natural Park from your guide. Take a dive into the Cristal clear waters of the Armona beach.

Duration: 2 hours.

Sail privately through the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this sightseeing cruise from Faro. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a modern and comfortable catamaran and make stops at the islands Farol and Deserta (half day tour). Come and celebrate with us a special occasion! The tour is operated by a multilingual guide.
Snacks and drinks are not included.
If you would like to have it, you need to pay a supplement.
Duration: 3 hours.

A full day small group trip that takes participants through our history, traditions and spectacular landscapes.On the way passing orange groves, the nature will show all its magestic. The driver is very friendly and knowledgeable of the region and will give the participants full attention. This tour takes place in a comfortable Mercedes with air conditioning.
Duration: 7 hours.

This 6 full days Tour Package departs from Lisbon. Includes: 5 night stay in a Standard Room in a 4/5 *hotel with breakfast, 6 lunches and 5 dinners.

This private all included tour enables perfect way to enjoy and admire the beautiful of all Portugal from Algarve Portugal's south-most region, Centre Region and North (Porto, Braga e Guimaraes). This is the best way to discovery and know well all Portugal. You will see the most famed places, has a lot to offer besides the most beautiful monuments. 

You will be driven and accompanied during all days on the way to explore Algarve from Sagres to Vila Real de Santo António (Coast to Coast), Fatima, Tomar, Coimbra, Porto, Aveiro, Braga, Guimaraes e mutch more...

You will stop in amazing view points experience to admire the beautiful of the Portugal region with lunch and dinner in the best Portuguese restaurants  where you can taste traditional food; and, to get to know region even better.
Duration: 6 days.

We will be taking you on a wonderful tour along the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit the magnificent Desert Islands that form the Lagoon. We will also cruise on the Ria Formosa channels and anchor in a couple of bays next to some beautiful white sand desert beaches.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.