Half Day Walking Tour in Ria Formosa Nature Park

1. Ria Formosa Natural Park
   4h · Admission ticket included
   After we have picked you up from your accommodation, we drive to the Ria Formosa Nature Park restricted area of Quinta de Marim, which functions as the headquarters of the Nature Park.
   Then you get to enjoy a pleasant and easy walk of roughly 6 km passing through several habitats existing in this wetlands system like a pine forest, dunes, Mediterranean shrublands, lagoons, sandbanks and intertidal mudflats.
   You will be amazed by the outstanding views and landscapes of the lagoons, islands and intricated channels.
   In this half day walk you will discover many native flowers and plants of this region, and experience some of its fragrancies and tastes. Observe several species of birds, some crustaceous, butterflies and dragonflies. Find out about local mammals and reptiles. You will also have the opportunity to visit the nature exhibitions at the Ria Formosa Nature Park headquarters.
   Learn how the layers of civilization have always relied on the Ria Formosa as a life support provider.

Pickup details

The pick up will be at the indicated start time.
After the walk is finished, you will be dropped off at your accommodation, or anywhere else of your preference, in Olhão.
For visitors staying outside Olhão, there are 2 meeting point options in Olhão. One option for a meeting point is at Olhão’s train station the other option is at Olhão Aldi supermarket car park.

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wear comfortable shoes, bring a hat and protective clothing for sun or rain, according to the weather conditions.
• Bring a reusable water container/bottle with water
• The use of sun block is recommended
• This experience requires reasonable weather conditions. If the experience is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If the experience is cancelled owing to low numbers, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.