Half Day Walking Tour in Ria Formosa Nature Park

Overview

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Explore the Fauna and flora of this unique ecosystem with remarkable biodiversity. Enjoy its stunning landscapes and discover ancient cultural details of the local population.

Join this flat walk in the heart of the Ria Formosa Nature Park. You will get to see the labyrinth of channels and marsh vegetation, breathe in the salty sea air, perhaps cross with a Chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon), spot aquatic birds and listen to their distinct sounds, as well as enjoy outstanding landscapes while discovering a complex ecosystem.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover local biodiversity

Enjoy amazing views and landscapes

Observe the wildlife in detail using optical equipment

Unlock the History details beyond the Cultural heritage of this region.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Insurances

Binoculars

Pick up and drop off at your accommodation, in Olhão area

All Fees and Taxes

Nature Park Centre entrance fee, in Quinta de Marim

Fauna & Flora field guides

Birds field guide

Telescope

Local nature guide

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Ria Formosa Natural Park

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.

4 hours • Admission Included

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Half Day Walking Tour in Ria Formosa Nature Park

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Ria Formosa Hike
815carolina,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis was an amazing guide! We were most impressed with his knowledge of the flora and the fauna. But we especially loved his passion for sharing his love of all things in nature. He was kind and especially patient with us and seemed to delight in sharing his knowledge and passion with us this morning!
Wonderful hike to discover more about cork and the local ecosystems
D3939PNdidierv,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing tour with Luìs this morning. He took us to a beautiful part of the rural area behind Olhão and showed us all we should know about the local ecosystems, the people still living there and the cork. It was amazing to see how much biodiversity a cork forest has and to see the resilience of this tree. An experience that I for sure recommend to any nature lover that wants to discover more about the region, far away from the mass tourism :)
Incredible nature tour
K8120UZmatthewh,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic experience being shown all the incredible nature of the Ria Formosa. Our guide was so knowledgeable, and we were able to see so much more than we would have by ourselves. We really learned a lot about this amazing place and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the local area.
Ria Formosa
melissaaB4153FD,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great hike in Ria Formosa Park. Luis was a great guide. He has a lot of knowledge and shares it very well. We loved it!
Visit of Ria formosa
romanee118,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice and interesting visit, we had the opportunity to see a chameleon and many other animals in their natural habitats. Great experience, thank you to our guide Lus.
Half day walking tour in Ria Formosa Nature Park.
amanday826,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A truly memorable experience, made so by the professionalism, knowlege and passion of our guide Luis. This was an excellent opportunity to experience first hand the natutal beauty of the Ria Formosa Nature Park, and gain an insight of this ecosytem. Beautiful varied scenery and a great opportunity to see close up a wide variety of birds, fauna and flora . A highlight of our stay and highly remommend both the guide and walking experience.
Beautiful, educational and fascinating nature walk with binoculars!!
charlottehV3938BS,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic morning with Luis whose passion and knowledge for the flora, fauna, bird and animal life of the Ria Formosa is unrivalled. The walk was beautiful and at an easy pace and Luis was a complete delight from booking to the walk. We learned a huge amount and it has increased our enjoyment and interest in the whole area. We loved using the binoculars and telescope and will definitely return with all the family. Suitable for all ages. Just fabulous.
Visit of the ria formosa with a nature guide
morellecp,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spent a very nice morning with hims our guide. The explanations were clear and very interesting
Unforgettable morning at Ria Formosa
Jennifer Z,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so interesting to learn from Luis more about the scenic Ria Formosa unanswered its human, plant and animal inhabitants:innen. Luis is passionate about the nature and culture of this area and can tell very well. A highlight and highly recommended
Fine experience with local guide
mj leber,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful walk made through the nature reserve. Luis is a very nice guide, who knows the region inside out. Searched for birds together, and he appeared to have a very extensive knowledge. He even knew the names vd vogels in Dutch !!!!