See, hear, and feel nature on board a solar-powered boat. This is the best way to be in harmony with this stunning environment, as you approach the hundreds of migratory birds that visit the Ria Formosa each year.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Small group: Limited to 12 participants

Highlights

Explore the saltwater canals where birds feed
Admire the dozens of bird nests from birds that nest in the Ria Formosa National Park
Learn all about this wonderful ecosystem
Feel part of the move to a cleaner planet aboard a solar-powered vessel

Full description

Ria Formosa is a place of extreme nature, with an environment that is always different at every hour of the day. This is due largely to the fact that the sea level rises and falls about 3 meters every 6 hours. Whilst there, you will discover a complete self-regenerating ecosystem, which allows a part of the local population to develop fishing and shellfish production. This provides all of the ingredients for the varied diets of the migratory birds that continue returning to this area year after year. You may be able to watch the hunting of predatory birds, and will also be able to enter into a maze of canals where the only thing that you will hear is the sound of the birds calling and their interactions with one another. At the conclusion of your tour, you will return by boat to your tour's point of origin.

Includes

Binoculars and guides with local fauna and flora information
Experienced skipper and local guide on board

Food and drinks on board
Transfer or any transportation to the meeting point at the beginning of the activity

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

We are the only kiosk with all the bird advertising. Address: R. Cmte. Francisco Manuel 41, 8000-250 Faro, Portugal.

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Important information

What to bring

Food
Snacks
Water
Comfortable clothes
Sunscreen

Know before you go

This tour can be canceled in the event of unfavorable weather conditions (you will be notified in advance if this is the case)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 51 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5

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the guide was well versed with the many birds. we got to see many despite the summer season. we all got safety vests and one binocular for two people to share. they were good onrs and we could see the birds clearly The solar boats are quite and don't make too much noise. It was an enjoyable trip to the waters of the natural park Ria Formosa and time and money well spent.

August 5, 2022

Super friendly guide. Had a nice time, saw several beautiful birds, but July is not the best time of the year (winter is optimal). Guide knew bird names quickly, even in Dutch. Note: it was a super hot day. But under the solar panels it is just cold due to shade and wind. So bring a vest or something.

July 5, 2022

Great effort was made to find birds. Unfortunately the time we were there was not the right time to see birds. Finally saw birds and crabs. Binoculars are offered and life jacket. He tries very hard to find birds, and sees them from quite a distance. Nice, helpful man with humor, top!

May 24, 2022

Faro: Eco-Friendly Ria Formosa Bird Watching in Solar Boat

Faro: Eco-Friendly Ria Formosa Bird Watching in Solar Boat

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