Top Faro Outdoor Activities

Discover the local marine life around Faro, Portugal during this exciting cruise. Join a small group and set sail on the Atlantic Ocean in search of several aquatic species. Observe bottlenose and common dolphins, marine birds, bluefin tuna, and perhaps even orcas and sharks. An onboard marine biologist provides information on what you see and collects research data.

Explore the Algarve’s lesser-known inland region on this adventurous buggy tour. Embark on a quick road trip with a local guide who will lead you to the Algarve’s many charming under-the-radar spots. Enjoy a relaxing ride as you escape the coast and cruise through bucolic countryside villages, vineyards, and farmland. Plus, get your adrenaline going with a little off-road river experience.

Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit islands. Join us in a sightseeing cruise from Faro, up to 12 people. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a comfortable catamaran and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide. From April to October, the morning tour lasts for 4 hours and includes break for lunch on a restaurant on Farol island. The price of the lunch is not included. The afternoon tour is 3,5 hours. There are breaks for swimming. From November to March, the tour lasts for 3 hours.

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Sail through the Ria Formosa Natural Park on this 4 hour sightseeing cruise from Faro. Journey through the Ria Formosa channels on a 12 person boat and make stops at the islands of Farol and Deserta. The tour is operated by a multilingual guide. From April to October, the morning tour lasts for 4 hours and includes break for lunch on a restaurant on Farol island. The price of the lunch is not included. The afternoon tour is 3,5 hours. There are breaks for swimming. From November to March, the tour lasts for 3 hours.

Combine a trip to the Benagil Cave with a visit to the Marinha Beach, and check off two of the Algarve's highlights in just one trip. After traveling by road from Faro, you'll bodyboard into the famous cave alongside an instructor and the rest of your group. Afterward, you'll travel onwards to Marinha Beach for ample time to snorkel, swim, and laze on the beach.

Embrace the magic of the East Algarve during a guided day trip to Faro, Olhao, Tavira, and Cacela Velha, leaving from the Algarve region. This tour visits the charming Old Town in Faro, the elegant capital of the Algarve. Explore architecture like Tavira Castle, a ruin considered to be from the Neolithic era. Then, enjoy free time to relish the mellow atmosphere in the fishing town of Olhão. Finally, pass by the Gilão River and absorb panoramic views in Cacela Velha, where your tour concludes.

If you only have time for one tour, then this has all the Algarve has to offer in terms of visits. In Silves, the former Moorish capital, visit the castle and the cathedral. Climb the Monchique mountains to Foia, visiting the highest point of the Algarve with time for spectacular photos. In Monchique, we will stop for lunch (not included). From Monchique we head to the beautiful city of Lagos, where you can visit the old slave market, the Santo António gold church, the fortress and the city. We continue our visit towards Cape St. Vincent, the most southwestern point of Europe, known as "the end of the world." Admire the large lighthouse, the beautiful fishing port of the Whaling, passing by the Fortress of Sagres, where was the former navigation school of Infante Dom Henrique.

Start your vacation off on the right foot and book a private transfer service from Faro to Albufeira. Whether you arrive at the airport, train, or port in Faro, this service picks you up and takes you directly to your accommodation in Albufeira. Enjoy plenty of space for your luggage and travel in air-conditioned comfort to your destination.

Cruise the glittering waters of Ria Formosa Natural Park on a 3-hour sailing trip from Faro. After you climb aboard a luxurious catamaran, sail to natural landmarks like Deserta Island and Farol Island and scour the scenery for sightings of exotic birds. Observe the lives of locals as you listen to history and culture-rich commentary from your guide. Receive personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to 10 passengers.

A great chance to learn more about Ria Formosa and see the barrier islands that surround it. In this tour, a biologist will provide information about the natural park, its fauna and traditions! We head to the islands, where you will be able to see and visit Culatra Island and Deserta Island, as well as the Southernmost point of Portugal mainland - Cabo de Santa Maria. The tour includes 2 stops: one in Deserta Island (perfect for a swim) and the second one in Culatra island!

When it’s time to say goodbye to Algarve, end your trip the easy way by pre-booking this shared departure transfer to Faro International Airport. Your driver will pick you up from your Algarve, Albufeira or Lagos hotel and drive you to the airport in a comfortable, climate-controlled shuttle bus. It’s a budget-friendly alternative to the pricey private taxi rides and shuttles are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Skip the long lines for taxis and the hassle of navigating public transportation when you arrive at the Faro Airport, Port or Train Station of Faro. Book this private transfer and travel in comfort and safety from the airport to your central Vilamoura hotel with a professional driver. Enjoy a hassle-free private transfer from the Faro Airport or Port or Train Station of Faro to your Vilamoura hotel, and experience a personal meet and greet in the airport arrivals hall or Port or Train Station. Sit back and relax in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle and get useful tips from the driver on the top places to visit.

Make the most of your time exploring Ria Formosa Natural Park by traveling with a guide on this half-day excursion. While you move through the canals of Olhao, the Barrier Islands, and the bay of Armona, learn about the area’s ecosystem and history through guided commentary. Make a stop for lunch (own expense) in the tiny fishing village of Cultura, where you can get a restaurant recommendation or picnic on the beach.

Enjoy a stress-free start to your trip by pre-booking this shared arrival transfer from Faro International Airport. Meet your driver on arrival at the airport and travel to your Algarve, Albufeira or Lagos hotel in a comfortable climate-controlled shuttle. Best of all: this simple, cost-effective option is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Explore the rugged ‘Deserted Island’ located just off the Algarve coast. Take the ferry to the island and observe the various bird species that inhabit the area such as herons, plovers, and black-winged stilts. Soak up the sun on the white sandy beaches or go for a walk and admire the beautiful scenery before taking the ferry back to Faro.

Discover highlights along West Algarve’s coast during this half-day guided tour of Lagos and Sagres from the Algarve. See historic artifacts, monuments, and churches, and drive through traditional fishing villages lining the coast. Top it off with a picture-perfect viewpoint atop a Sagres cliffside.

Make the most of your time in Ria Formosa Natural Park by going on a bike tour. You’ll cover more ground than if you were traveling on foot, and you'll spend a whole day in the fresh air. Cut the stress out of navigating and potentially getting lost by having a guide to lead the way. Your guide will enhance your experience by providing commentary, pointing out flora and fauna, and taking you to the most picturesque spots. 

Explore the Algarve's Ria Formosa Natural Park during your time in Faro on this half-day excursion. Join a small group and visit four of the islands in the park—Deserta, Farol, Culatra, and Hangares—via a catamaran. Spend your day swimming in the warm waters, observing local marine life with your snorkel, and learning about local village life.

Admire the Algarve sunrise or sunset from the saddle during a horseback ride along the beach and forest trails. The private experience is bookable just for your own group, so you'll have the undivided attention of a guide as you explore the pine forests, dunes, and sands around Bordeira Beach. A riding helmet is provided.

Fishing for the famous cuttlefish is a traditional art of local fishermen practiced in the estuary of the Ria Formosa, being a different experience, quite fun and enriching from a cultural and technic point of view. The feeling of knowing this new kind of fishing to catch one of the most unusual cephalopods doesn't happen every day.

This boat tour will show you the magnificent natural park of Ria Formosa. Travel safely in a small group, with experienced crew members to steer the boat and keep you entertained with commentary along the way. During the tour, learn about the local landscapes and wildlife, take a break for lunch and discover picturesque islands such as Armona and Culatra.

Venture west from Faro or Tavira and explore the famous Benagil Cave on this full-day excursion. Join a private guide for the journey to the Benagil area for a day of caving, swimming, hiking, and soaking up the sun. See the famous skylight in the cave, take a hike in the Seven Suspended Valleys, and sunbathe on Marinha Beach all in one day.

Tour the Natural area of Isla Canela in a different way. On board the latest SEA DOO jet ski models on the market. Heading towards the marshes of Isla Canela, entering the La Canela channel, in the direction of the Guadiana River, in a landscape that is less and less humanized, almost unreal. Once in the Guadiana, we visit the Ayamonte fish market, where the catches of their fishing boats are sold, and we pass under the bridge that connects Spain and Portugal. We start the return taking a refreshing swim in the open sea and continue back to the base port along the coast of Isla Canela.