Ria Formosa Natural Park, Portugal, is located in the eastern Algarve. It’s a breathtaking and ecologically diverse coastal haven that spans approximately 60 kilometers along the coastline. Designated as a natural park in 1987, Ria Formosa Nature Reserve is celebrated for its unique blend of ecosystems, comprising barrier islands, sand dunes, salt marshes, lagoons, and […]
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If you’re planning a getaway for a weekend or a long weekend, Algarve is the perfect place to go. Jam-packed with natural wonders, enchanting towns, and a coastline that will take your breath away, you’re up for a trip of a lifetime. Having spent excessive time in the region, I’ve picked out some of the […]
If you’re in the eastern Algarve, Tavira Island (Ilha de Tavira) in Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of the places you should visit at least once and makes a wonderful day trip from Faro. The astounding island used to be an important center for tuna fishing from the mid-1800s to the mid1900s and still […]
Home to the unique Anchor Cemetery and the only beach easily reached by foot on Ilha de Tavira, Barril beach (Praia do Barril) makes a wonderful day out that doesn’t have to implement a boat trip. The beach is located in Ria Formosa Natural Park and has all the facilities you need, like toilets, restaurants, […]




