city: Portugal

Ria Formosa Boat Trip and Olhão Tour

Ria Formosa Natural Park is the Algarve's outdoor playground. On this fun-packed 4x4 tour, nature, history and local culture combine. Discover the salt marshes of Tavira, visit Olhão market and old town, take a boat trip around the islands and go for a swim in the mineral-rich waters.Kick off with a free time in Olhão. As the Algarve's biggest fishing port, it's the perfect place to try Portuguese seafood. Wander whitewashed streets flanked with typical tascas and hit the city's central market to get a real sense of daily life. Sample seasonal foods from the produce-packed stalls and watch stallholders barter back and forth.It's then time for a boat trip around Ria Formosa Natural Park. Sail by oyster beds and flocks of flamingos, all the way to Tavira salt marshes. Here, you'll learn how the ‘fleur de sel' is skimmed to harvest the best salt. Finally, there's a chance to soak in the salty mineral waters, said to have a host of health benefits.