{"id":76614,"date":"2026-01-17T22:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T20:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/what-to-do-in-portugals-ria-formosa-nature-park-and-its-islands-a-hidden-treasure-in-the-algarve\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T20:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T18:05:07","slug":"what-to-do-in-portugals-ria-formosa-nature-park-and-its-islands-a-hidden-treasure-in-the-algarve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-portugals-ria-formosa-nature-park-and-its-islands-a-hidden-treasure-in-the-algarve\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Portugal’s Ria Formosa nature park and its islands? A hidden treasure in the Algarve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wondering how to visit the Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/strong>? Which cruise to choose? Which birds to spot? You’ve come to the right place! On the border between the Atlantic Ocean and the mainland, the Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/strong> is a must-see in the Algarve, a more raw, more peaceful place, far from the hustle and bustle of seaside resorts.<\/p>\n\n

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During 10 days in the Algarve<\/strong>, 3<\/strong> of which were spent in Olh\u00e3o<\/strong>, we loved exploring this very special territory: itineraries, boat trips, car-free islands<\/strong>, adorable fishing villages and immense,<\/strong> almost deserted beaches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

In this guide, we give you all the advice you need to organize your visit<\/strong> and make the most of the Ria Formosa Natural Park.<\/p>\n\n

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Key facts : Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where is the park located?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The nature reserve is located in the western Algarve between Faro and Cacela Velha.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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