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Ilha Deserta

Ilha Deserta is a huge sandy island surrounded by the clean and crystal waters both belonging to the Atlantic Ocean and Ria Formosa. Its quietness and tranquillity are quite impressive, and this is the only completely uninhabited island in the entire Natural Park. It’s on this island that we can find the southernmost point of Continental Portugal, Santa Maria’s Cape. A little wooden restaurant, “O Estaminé”, with a wide offer in traditional dishes as well as some quick meals. All products and menus are based on traditional flavours from the Atlantic and Ria Formosa, shared by the people throughout the centuries, from the use of dry and salty products original from the Roman occupation, which had a growing fishing, salt extraction and conservation industry to the freshness of coal grilled fish. Clams, shrimps and all of the Ria Formosa’s own sea fruits are also a much appreciated delicacy. This restaurant is also equipped with all facilities our costumers may need to spend a wonderful day at the beach: showers, toilets, etc… Concession of the surveilled beach, providing its users with sunshades, sun chairs, kayaks and pedal boats (Blue Flag - quality symbol) A pedestrian course all along the island, where the visitors can observe Ria Formosa and the sand dunes on a wooden path with 2 km. Transportation service daily between June and the end of September. Departures from Faro at 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 16:15. (Infront of Hotel Faro). Events and Programs A relaxing boat tour in the peaceful Ria Formosa's aquatic environment. A chance to know Ria Formosa's Natural Park and it's islands, specially Ilha Deserta. Along the tour, a certified nature guide will satisfy our costumers’ curiosity with plenty of information about this rich ecosystem (birds, vegetation, salt-marshes, islands, tides). A chance to know the traditional way of life in the fisherman populations on Culatra Island and, if the weather conditions are good enough, a quick peek to the coast line, just outside in the Atlantic Ocean. (This tour operates all year around. Departures from Porta Nova Peer, in Faro.) Nature Tour A calm two and half hour boat trip through the Ria Formosa canals. You will be able to observe fishing activities, the vegetation and our greatest stars: the birds. Take a break at the Deserta Island for a walk along the beach, collecting shells, bird watching and enjoying the singular beauty of the dunes and of its peculiar vegetation. Before you return take the time to stop at the restaurant "O Estaminé" and taste its typical algarvean food.

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