{"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":"2026-09-11T15:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:00:34","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 boat tour should you choose? Which island should you explore? Which birds can you spot? Situated where the Atlantic Ocean meets the mainland, the Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/strong> is one of the Algarve\u2019s most spectacular natural sites. Its landscape of lagoons, barrier islands, marshes, and sandbars offers a more peaceful atmosphere than the coastal resorts. <\/p>\n\n

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During our 10-day road trip in the Algarve<\/a>\u2014including three days in Olh\u00e3o<\/strong>\u2014we loved exploring this unique region: boat trips, car-free islands<\/strong>, fishing villages, and vast sandy beaches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

In this guide, we’ll share all our tips for planning your visit to the Ria Formosa<\/strong>, choosing the right starting point, and making the most of the natural park.<\/p>\n\n

Practical information<\/div>

Essential Information for Planning Your Visit to the Ria Formosa.<\/p>

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Location and Starting Points<\/div><\/div>
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The nature reserve is located in the eastern Algarve<\/strong> and stretches for nearly 60 km, from Anc\u00e3o to Manta Rota.<\/p>\n\n\n