Hop On Hop Off 3 Islands: Deserta, Farol and Culatra

4.6 (64 reviews) 2–24 hours Free cancellation

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The Hop-On Hop-Off tour in Ria Formosa allows you to explore the barrier islands. In the beginning of your adventure, you are given the pick up schedule on every island (Deserta, Farol and Culatra). — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Ilha Deserta - 1st stop of Hop On Hop Off Tour. One of Ilha Deserta's highlights is its biodiversity and dynamics, it's perfect to relax immersed on 7km of dunes without human disturbance. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Feel free to explore the Ria Formosa’s barrier islands at your own pace. Departing from Faro, you can take the boat circuit to the islands of the Natural Park, and you have freedom to travel between them, on the available schedules. The ticket is valid for 24 hours on all trips until you return to Faro.

How does the Hop On Hop Off Islands work?

We have multiple scheduled pickup times in the three islands (hourly), giving you the flexibility to visit them all, choosing the time you want to spend on each one. Our boat skippers will be there to guide you and provide all the information you need during your journey.

You can depart from Faro, spend the day exploring and traveling between the islands, and choose your return time.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–24 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Animaris Ilha Deserta

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–5 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Lunch: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Animaris Ilha Deserta

3 hours Admission not included

Ilha Deserta is one of the 5 barrier islands in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, and the only uninhabited.

The shape of Deserta looks like an arrow pointing south, between the Atlantic Ocean and Ria Formosa. The island has been kept pristine for many years, and today still surprises. From birds, to plants and flowers, crustacean, chameleons and others still to be found, Ilha Deserta is a hotspot of biodiversity.

On island you'll find Estaminé Restaurant surrounded by the tranquility, it offers an authentic gastronomy experience, a quality service and spectacular panoramic views.
Stop 2

2 hours Admission not included

Ilha do Farol gets the name from the iconic lighthouse 'Santa Maria'. It is a mark among fisherman as safe haven and it has a small community on holidays and weekends.
Ilha da Culatra

2 hours Admission not included

Culatra is the only island with residency all year long. The highlights is the fisherman port, church, island school and community itself.

To reach the beach it requires a 30 minute walk.