Departure - Cabanas
Description
4h boat tour in the Ria Formosa Natural Park with a stop for lunch in Santa Luzia, the Octopus Capital.
The octopus is one of the most coveted molluscs in the Algarve. The number of ways to cook it is immense. On this tour, which starts in Cabanas and takes you to the Island of Tavira, you can learn more about the importance of this species for local populations, the ways of artisanal fishing and, of course, taste the various traditional local dishes. Octopus Rice (Portuguese style) , Octopus “ à Lagareiro” (octopus with potatoes in the oven) , Grilled Octopus Eggs, or Octopus Salad (Portuguese style) are some of the recipes you can try in Santa Luzia where we stop for lunch for about 1hour and half.
We head to the fabulous Terra Estreita beach (stop 30m) right after.
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Landmarks
- Saltpans (mudflats and saltmarsh)
- Oyster, cockle and clam hatchery
- Cabanas Island
- Tavira Island
- Good restaurants
- Fishermen’s Quarter
- Ria Formosa’s fauna
- Ria Formosa’s flora
- Quatro Aguas area
- Santa Luzia
- Barra de Tavira
- Nossa Senhora do Mar Church
- Sao João da Barra’s Fort
- Tavira
Activities
- Swim in the ocean and Ria Formosa Lagoon
- Walk on the beach
- Bird observation and identification
Reserve
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Itinerary
- Departure from Cabanas – Barra de Tavira – Tavira Island – Quatro Águas – Santa Luzia (1h30 stop for lunch, not included)
- Beach Terra Estreita (30mins stop)
- Return to Cabanas
Transfers
If you are on vacation and are unable to find the transport to the place where your tour starts, our team will arrange your transport (an additional cost).
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