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Breathtaking landscapes, exotic flora and fauna, and awe-inspiring natural biodiversity make Ria Formosa Natural Park one of Algarve’s best-kept secrets.  A constellation of salt marshes, sand dunes, islets, agricultural fields, ponds, and tidal flats, Ria Formosa is a treasure trove of rare habitats and natural life. Tucked in Portugal’s southern coast, close to the city...Read More

Ria Formosa Natural Park is an area of incredible biodiversity, making it a spot of international natural importance. Often touted as one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal, this precious ecosystem delights visitors from around the world. The entire team here at Lands knows that the Ria Formosa is a wonderful place to explore,...Read More

  Faro is an historic treasure often overlooked by those visiting the Algarve. But to pass it by would be a mistake. Few places have as much cultural and natural beauty to offer side by side. And of all the jewels of Faro, the natural park of Ria Formosa is perhaps the most sparkling.  Here...Read More

Faro Hiking – Discover the Top Walking Trails of Ria Formosa and Faro  Looking for the best Faro hiking trails? Staying in Eastern Algarve and looking for some great outdoors experiences? Ria Formosa Natural Park offers some of the best walks and hiking trails in the South of Portugal! Known for its incredible islands, white-sand...Read More

Are you ready to experience one of the best bird-watching areas in Europe? Join the Lands team to learn more about the incredible birdlife found in The Algarve. This beautiful area stretches along the southern coast of Portugal, so it’s a reasonably large area, with a rich array of different roosting opportunities and bird habitats....Read More

Ria Formosa is a stunning natural wetland of international importance, and it’s a true wonder to behold. Made up of a large network of barrier islands and inlets that are formed from ever-shifting sandbanks, the area is a maze of canals, islands and marshes, and home to a wealth of fauna. Such a unique ecosystem...Read More

An Eco-friendly Way to Adventure in the Algarve As we discussed recently on our blog about how we practice eco-friendly, sustainable tourism in the Algarve, we are committed to sustainable tourism — in fact, it is integral to who we are as a tour operator. While the previous blog discussed our eco-boats, we’d like to...Read More

Here at Lands, we go to great lengths to ensure our Ria Formosa Boat Trips Near Faro are sustainable with the lowest possible carbon footprint. If you care about travelling sustainably and want to visit Algarve’s beautiful Ria Formosa, keep reading to learn about how we practice eco-friendly, sustainable boat tours in the Algarve. Lands...Read More

Chosen by the Portuguese people as one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal, the Ria Formosa has had a protected status as a Natural Park since 1987 and is a must-see on any nature lover’s bucket list. Ria Formosa’s bird-watching season kicks off in autumn when migration begins. At Lands, we love sharing this beautiful...Read More