The Algarve is well-known for its pristine coastline, and the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa is one of its natural wonders. This protected marine habitat is a 60-kilometer stretch of marshland, saltpans, shallow water lagoons, and dune islands that runs east from Quinta do Lago past Faro to Cacela Velha.
An excellent day trip from nearby Faro is to the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The ideal way to visit the park is by boat, whether you take a boat trip or board a ferry to explore on your schedule. It is because of the area’s dispersed islands and underwater topography. There are several possibilities for boat tours in Ria Formosa, including catamaran cruises that visit multiple islands in a single day, traditional painted boat bird-watching cruises, and bike tours along the park’s numerous coastal trails.
The park, a haven for abundant flora and fauna, is crisscrossed by nature trails that bring visitors animals associated region of Portugal. Bird watchers can observe species such as the rare purple gallinule from observation hides built on the lakes, while flocks of greater flamingos can be seen on the mudflats. On land, look for the delicate sea daffodil and flourishing goosefoot, as well as the Mediterranean chameleon if you’re lucky.
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