Olhão

Water Taxi

Our most recommended Olhão Water Taxi

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  1. Ria Formosa: Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour

  On this 2.5-hour dolphin-watching boat tour you’ll pass through the inlet in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and then head out to sea, following the coastline for 1-3 miles. You’ll receive a briefing by the skipper and guides will be available on board to tell you more about the local animal life. During the tour, you’ll observe dolphins in their natural environment. The most commonly sighted species are the short-beaked common dolphin and the common bottlenose dolphin. Other creatures, such as flying fish, ocean sunfish and sea turtles may also be spotted during the tour. Cetaceans are migratory animals, distributed around the world’s seas, and pass along Mallorca’s coast daily. The current rate of spotting dolphins on the boat trips is 95 percent, but guides cannot guarantee sightings as these are wild animals in their natural habitat.

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  2. Ria Formosa: 2-Hour Fishermen Route Boat Tour

  On this 2-hour boat tour, you'll explore the beautiful Ria Formosa Natural Park. Your guide will reveal some of the secrets of this incredible ecosystem that supports thousands of different animal and plant species. During the boat trip, you'll sail past some of the most stunning beaches in the Faro region. The tour includes a 30-minute stop at a place of interest, where you’ll have time for swimming or sunbathing. You'll be guided by a local skipper, who will be happy to provide you with interesting information about the Ria Formosa area. In addition, for those most eager to learn about the natural environment, binoculars and a brochure with images and descriptions about the flora and fauna of the region will be provided.