- Ilha de Armona - Armona island is one of the barriere islands in the natural park. With only 1 paved path and no vehicles, it is an oasis of charming little houses with beautiful gardens, long beaches and beautiful nature.
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Praia dos Cavacos - Our start and finish point. Easely accesable and with a large parking next to the beach.
This small beach is surrounded by saltpans and ria Formosa’s beautiful nature. It is in front of Armona Island with an easy crossing by kayak or SUP. -
Ria Formosa Natural Park - Serving as a transitional area between land and sea, the Ria Formosa is a vast lagoon system that stretches for 60 km along the coast of the eastern Algarve. It covers an area of approximately 18,000 hectares.
It is the most important wetland zone in southern Portugal and features a wide variety of habitats: barrier islands, marshes, sandbanks, dunes, saltpans, freshwater and brackish lakes, water courses, scrubland and farmland; all of which is also propitious to a tremendous variety of fauna and flora.
Classed as a wetland zone of international interest, the Ria Formosa is particularly noted for its birdlife. The area is a winter home for birds from north and central Europe, as well as being on migration routes.
From a botanical point of view, the particular highlight is the vegetation on the dunes and in the marshes.
A true nursery for marine species, it is also an area where bivalve molluscs are produced.
- Drybag for mobile phone
- Basic insurance included
- All fees and taxes covered
- Professional guide provided
- Choice of kayak or SUP board
- Kayak seat
- Drybag 30L
Get ready to be thoroughly impressed by the spectacular beaches and scenic views on the island, while peacefully drifting over pristine waters in a kayak, bearing witness to the mesmerising marine life. Along your journey, anticipate encounters with numerous birds, crabs, and shellfish, alongside unique locations unreachable by boat tours, due to the detrimental environmental impact of their engines on the natural park. Our non-invasive and ecological mode of travel allows us to voyage silently, free from the unpleasant smell of gasoline, doing our part to respect and preserve nature by ensuring a zero impact visit to the natural park. On your adventure, you’ll also get to see shelfish farming, a tidal mill, Armona village, Lagoa dos patos among other sights.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
