Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
Classified as a Natural Park in 1987, the Ria Formosa covers an area of about 18,000 hectares and is protected from the sea by five barrier islands and two peninsulas: the Ancão peninsula (called Faro Island), the Barreta Island also known as Ilha Deserta, the Island of Culatra (where the lighthouse of Santa María is located), the Island of Armona, the Island of Tavira, the Island of Cabanas and, finally, the Peninsula of Cacela. Google Maps
Hiking Trails
We have selected the best hiking trails in the Park. Hiking Trails
Where to rest
We have selected the greatest places to rest in the Park. Discover
