Your 2h30 excursion begins directly at Faro marina, where you embark for an open-ocean outing supervised by a team of dolphin-watchers who spend dozens of minutes following the boat. You’ll meet these fascinating animals in their natural environment, with a deep respect for marine life. The guides share their knowledge, making the experience both moving and informative.
We leave the calm waters of Ria Formosa and head out into the blue ocean, up to 5 miles offshore. We travel along the Algarve coast, past barrier islands and Cape Santa Maria (Portugal’s southernmost point), in search of dolphins and other marine life.
Several species of cetacean can be seen, the most common being the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncates). Seabirds are a constant presence. The most frequently observed species are gannets (Morus bassanus), Balearic shearwaters (Puffinus mauretanicus), Mediterranean gulls (Larus melanocephalus) and several species of storm-petrels. Gulls are of course also very present, especially when we pass near fishing boats.
The return journey through the Ria Formosa lagoon offers a diversity of landscapes between island and sea, creating a magical setting.
