{"id":76719,"date":"2026-01-19T11:40:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T09:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/what-to-do-on-armona-island-in-portugal-cruises-and-beaches\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T21:11:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T19:11:35","slug":"what-to-do-on-armona-island-in-portugal-cruises-and-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-on-armona-island-in-portugal-cruises-and-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do on Armona Island in Portugal: cruises and beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re wondering what to do on <strong>the island of Armona<\/strong>, you&#8217;ve come to the right place.  During our stay in the Algarve, we spent <strong>3 days in Olh\u00e3o<\/strong> exploring the <strong>Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/strong>, and chose to explore <strong>the island of Armona<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"688fa1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #688fa1;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.01.52-1200x569.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76979 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.01.52-1200x569.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.01.52-400x190.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.01.52.jpeg 1599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even in the middle of August, the island was surprisingly wild, far from the hustle and bustle you can sometimes experience elsewhere in the Algarve. In this article, we explain <strong>why we chose the island of Armona<\/strong> and share <strong>our tips<\/strong> for making the most of it. <\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-on-armona-island-in-portugal-cruises-and-beaches\/#Where_is_the_island_of_Armona\" >Where is the island of Armona?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-on-armona-island-in-portugal-cruises-and-beaches\/#What_to_do_on_the_island_of_Armona\" >What to do on the island of Armona?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-on-armona-island-in-portugal-cruises-and-beaches\/#How_do_I_get_to_the_island_of_Armona\" >How do I get to the island of Armona?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-on-armona-island-in-portugal-cruises-and-beaches\/#A_cruise_to_discover_the_island_of_Armona_from_the_water\" >A cruise to discover the island of Armona from the water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-on-armona-island-in-portugal-cruises-and-beaches\/#Practical_tips_for_visiting_the_island_of_Armona\" >Practical tips for visiting the island of Armona<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_island_of_Armona\"><\/span>Where is the island of Armona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ilha da Armona<\/strong> (Armona Island) is one of the barrier islands in the <strong>Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/strong>, a vast and magnificent natural area on Portugal&#8217;s southern coast.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It lies opposite <strong>Olh\u00e3o<\/strong>, alongside other emblematic park islands such as <strong>Culatra Island<\/strong>, <strong>Farol Island <\/strong>and <strong> <strong>Barreta<\/strong><\/strong> (or Deserta) <strong>Island<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;re there, like us, <strong>you&#8217;ll probably hesitate between the different islands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our part, we chose Armona because the island is <strong>entirely car-free<\/strong>, it was absolutely quiet even in the middle of August, and also because the <strong>ferry timetable suited us<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; Read our <strong><a href=\"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\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76230\">article dedicated to the Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/a><\/strong> with all our advice to help you organize your stay.<\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1nGK9B48BF7evLouTY7yTKT9EBVAAJ34&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_on_the_island_of_Armona\"><\/span>What to do on the island of Armona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After all, there&#8217;s not much to do on the island, and that&#8217;s part of its charm. From the landing stage, it&#8217;s all on foot: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strolling through the village<\/strong><br\/>We loved strolling through the <strong>colorful houses<\/strong>, <strong>flower-filled courtyards<\/strong> and <strong>sandy alleyways<\/strong>. Although we&#8217;re used to living on an island, since we live on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oleron-island\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/a>, as soon as we set foot on the ground we immediately felt out of place and found the island super soothing.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore the lagoons and marshes<\/strong><br\/>Leaving the heart of the village behind, you pass through the <strong>lagoons<\/strong> and <strong>marshes typical of<\/strong> the Ria Formosa Natural Park, with their clear waters and birdlife. The landscape changes rapidly and nature takes over. <br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enjoy a beach session on the ocean<\/strong><br\/>Following the wooden footbridges at the end of the village, after the bar\/restaurants, we came upon <strong>a beach with immense, wild, translucent water<\/strong>. The only downside was that the water was a little cool for swimming, even in high summer (18 degrees max). That&#8217;s why we recommend a hotel with a swimming pool. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x26f5; A final option for discovering the island is to <strong>take a cruise through the Ria Formosa Natural Park from Olh\u00e3o<\/strong>. Another way to explore Armona and the lagoon&#8217;s landscapes, which we&#8217;ll tell you more about below. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Information and bookings <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/au-depart-d-olhao-visite-d-une-jounee-aux-3-iles-de-la-ria-formosa-t397184\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=riaformosa\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/au-depart-d-olhao-visite-d-une-jounee-aux-3-iles-de-la-ria-formosa-t397184\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=riaformosa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">from Olaho for a cruise in the Ria Formosa Natural Park<\/a> (more on this below).<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"828f93\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #828f93;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_151501-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76278 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_151501-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_151501-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_151501-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6992b3\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6992b3;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_160043-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"Ria Formosa nature park in Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-76267 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_160043-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_160043-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_160043-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6f9cbc\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6f9cbc;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.10.32-2-1200x900.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76974 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.10.32-2-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.10.32-2-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.10.32-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"676e66\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #676e66;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" data-id=\"76258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_145832-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76258 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_145832-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_145832-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_145832-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7d796b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7d796b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"76257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_145726-758x1600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76257 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_145726-758x1600.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_145726-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_145726-scaled.jpg 971w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7f8085\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7f8085;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"76263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_153305-757x1600.jpg\" alt=\"Ria Formosa nature park in Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-76263 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_153305-757x1600.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_153305-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_153305-scaled.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7896b2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7896b2;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_153319-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"Ria Formosa nature park in Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-76264 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_153319-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_153319-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_153319-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_to_the_island_of_Armona\"><\/span>How do I get to the island of Armona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ferries depart directly from the port of<strong>Olh\u00e3o<\/strong> and take around <strong>15 minutes<\/strong> to reach the island.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In June and September, departures take place approximately <strong>every two hours<\/strong>, and <strong>every hour in July and August<\/strong>, with a final return from the island in the early evening.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Full fare approx.<strong> \u20ac4 return<\/strong> <em>(no need to book, even in summer)<\/em><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend buying the <strong>return<\/strong> ticket <strong>on departure<\/strong>, as the ticket office was not open on the island.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8e949d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8e949d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_193224-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"ferry olao\" class=\"wp-image-76473 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_193224-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_193224-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_193224-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_cruise_to_discover_the_island_of_Armona_from_the_water\"><\/span>A cruise to discover the island of Armona from the water  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To complete the visit, discover Armona from the water, giving you another perspective on the lagoon.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2764;&#xfe0f; We recommend this <strong>3-hour boat trip in the Ria Formosa<\/strong>, which takes you along the islands and gives you a better understanding of the park&#8217;s unique geography, with the guide&#8217;s explanations in French. We were able to observe a large number of birds, including <strong>flamingos, egrets, herons<\/strong>&#8230;   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/au-depart-d-olhao-visite-d-une-jounee-aux-3-iles-de-la-ria-formosa-t397184\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=riaformosa\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/au-depart-d-olhao-visite-d-une-jounee-aux-3-iles-de-la-ria-formosa-t397184\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=riaformosa\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Departure from Olaho: info and booking here for a 3-hour cruise in the Ria Formosa Natural Park.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/faro-tour-en-bateau-des-iles-ria-formosa-a-faro-t64208\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=riaformosa\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/faro-tour-en-bateau-des-iles-ria-formosa-a-faro-t64208\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=riaformosa\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Departure from Faro: 3-hour cruise in the Ria Formosa Natural Park.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"397184\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"ilearmona\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4e80a7\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4e80a7;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_143410-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76251 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_143410-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_143410-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_143410-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5b87af\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5b87af;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_144338-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76255 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_144338-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_144338-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210828_144338-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"1d5d77\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #1d5d77;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gmzsct-vc0e-1200x882.jpg\" alt=\"a dolphin swimming in the water\" class=\"wp-image-76282 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gmzsct-vc0e-1200x882.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gmzsct-vc0e-400x294.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gmzsct-vc0e.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_for_visiting_the_island_of_Armona\"><\/span>Practical tips for visiting the island of Armona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check <strong>ferry schedules<\/strong> before you leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book your<strong> round-trip ticket<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose an <strong>early<\/strong> departure in high season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring <strong>water, hat and sunscreen<\/strong>, especially in summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everything is done on foot: <strong>you can even leave in flip-flops or summer sandals without worrying<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect the environment, as the island is part of a protected natural area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a6; S <strong>leeping in Olh\u00e3o <\/strong>to explore the park and islands for more peace and authenticity, we booked 2 nights at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Cidade de Olh\u00e3o<\/a> because we wanted <strong>a pool<\/strong>, <strong>breakfast included<\/strong> and a <strong>hotel in a good location.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We loved our stay, and the swimming pool is a real plus, as it was very hot during our stay and especially so with the heat during our stay, especially as the ocean didn&#8217;t exceed <strong>17 degrees, even in the middle of summer<\/strong>.<br\/><br\/><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Information and booking for the<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Cidade de Olh\u00e3o<\/a> from 80\u20ac per night <\/em> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4f6f95\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4f6f95;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_171156-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76271 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_171156-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_171156-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_171156-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"758587\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #758587;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"76276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_193904-757x1600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76276 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_193904-757x1600.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_193904-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_193904-scaled.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"898987\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #898987;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"76249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_194749-757x1600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76249 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_194749-757x1600.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_194749-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_194749-scaled.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Taberna D&#8217;Olh\u00e3o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll soon be continuing this series of articles dedicated to the <strong>Algarve<\/strong>, a region we&#8217;ve adored for its diversity, landscapes and art of living, and of which we still have plenty of corners and experiences to share.<br\/><br\/>Don&#8217;t hesitate to drop us a <strong>line<\/strong> below to let us know if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to <strong>ask<\/strong> any questions you may have or to <strong>share<\/strong> on social networks<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(our Instagram<\/a>) we&#8217;ll get back to you with great pleasure!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you leave, <strong>find all our articles to help you organize your trip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f6cf;&#xfe0f; Where to sleep in the Algarve? our best addresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f5fa;&#xfe0f; Itinerary for your Algarve road trip?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f697; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78252\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77133\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Car rental in Faro in the Algarve: our tips and advice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the villages of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76752\">Lagos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76818\">Arma\u00e7ao de P\u00eara<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-alvor-portugal-beaches-and-our-opinion\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76816\">Alvor<\/a>, Albufeira and Olaho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f30a; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=77773\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77163\">Visit the must-see Benagil cave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x26f5; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/how-to-visit-the-ponta-da-piedade-cliffs-by-boat-and-on-foot\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77127\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to visit the cliffs of Ponta da Piedade<\/a>? by boat and on foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f9a9; <a href=\"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\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Portugal&#8217;s Ria Formosa natural park<\/a> and islands?  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re wondering what to do on the island of Armona, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. 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