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A yellow boat with tiger stripes on the water. 1
A beachside building with solar panels and a wooden walkway. 2
A coastal landscape with sandy beaches, sparse vegetation, and a calm sea. 3
An aerial view of a coastal area with clear blue waters, a sandy beach, and a breakwater extending into the sea. 4
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a small island, and a bridge connecting to the mainland. 5
By Animaris - Animação Turística Lda

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$16 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Relax on the remote beaches of Ilha Deserta
    • Cruise through the channels of Ria Formosa Natural Park by catamaran
    • Purchase a traditional lunch at an eco-friendly restaurant on Ilha Deserta

Activity location

    • Faro
    • Faro, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Faro, 8000-250 Faro, Portugal | Board the catamaran at the Porta Nova pier on Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel, near the sea gate in Faro Old Town. Directions: Follow the waterfront around the corner from Faro Marina (close to Hotel Eva and Hotel Faro). The pier is less than 5 minutes on foot from the marina.
    • Faro, Faro, Portugal

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From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop

  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • English
Price details
AU$16.34 x 1 AdultAU$16.34
Total
Price is AU$16.34
Until Wed, 12 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return boat tickets
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Ilha Deserta, with free time to relax, explore and stroll the 2-kilometer boardwalk
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Beach deck chair and awning

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets

What you can expect

  • Discover a hidden paradise of the Algarve on a catamaran cruise from Faro. Climb aboard to journey through the channels of the Ria Formosa Natural Park on a 45-minute trip to see seabirds and native plants.

    Then, dock at Ilha Deserta (also known as Barreta Island and Santa Maria Cape Island). Only accessible by boat, the island remains unspoiled and it’s hard to believe such a natural jewel still exists in Europe. Go to a unique beach at the southernmost point of Portugal and sample the traditional flavours of the Algarve at the environmentally-friendly Estaminé Restaurant.

    Opt to stay on the island for a few hours or the entire day, and return to Faro whenever you want. Avail of a number of return crossings for your convenience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Faro
    • Faro, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Faro, 8000-250 Faro, Portugal | Board the catamaran at the Porta Nova pier on Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel, near the sea gate in Faro Old Town. Directions: Follow the waterfront around the corner from Faro Marina (close to Hotel Eva and Hotel Faro). The pier is less than 5 minutes on foot from the marina.
    • Faro, Faro, Portugal