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A lighthouse with a red top, a white building with a red gate, and a sandy path leading to it.

A narrow street with colorful buildings, a white fence, and potted plants.

A marina with various boats docked along a wooden pier.

A wooden boardwalk leading through a coastal landscape with sandy dunes and a calm body of water.

A sandy beach with people relaxing and walking along the shore.

Ilha da Culatra Attractions

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From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

$52

per adult

Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran

$34

per adult

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

$14

per traveler

Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

$52

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Faro: Ria Formosa Sunset Nature Boat Tour

$34

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Sunset Boat Trip of Ria Formosa: an Eco-friendly Tour out from Faro

$34

per adult

Faro: Deserta Island and Farol Island Catamaran Boat Trip

$55

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Ilha da Culatra must see attractions

1. Falesia Beach

Falésia Beach comprises a long stretch of golden sand at the foot of tall, colorful cliffs. It is part of a scenic strand running for about 4 miles (6 kilometers), between Vilamoura and Albufeira. Marvel at the dramatic hues of red and orange that stain the white cliff face bordering the beach.

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A beach with red cliffs and calm waters.

2. Vilamoura Marina

With about hundreds of spaces for boats, Vilamoura Marina is a large and busy harbor in the center of the town. All types of yachts and cruisers adorn the picturesque marina, which is bordered by restaurants, bars and clubs. Watch people go by and soak up the lively atmosphere amid the town’s charming waterways.

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A marina with boats docked, a rocky shoreline, and a hotel in the background.

3. Faro Island Beach

Faro Island Beach is one of the area’s most picturesque and popular sandy stretches. Cafés, restaurants and watersports operators sit along the strand, which lines 3 miles (5 kilometers) of a narrow sand bar. Enjoy the unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Formosa River on the other.

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A tall white lighthouse with a red top, surrounded by a wooden fence and a white building with a yellow roof.

4. Olhao Harbour

Life in Olhão centers on the city’s harbor and marina area. Watch as fishing boats pull into dock and unload their catches, many of which will be bound for nearby restaurants. Or, take a boat trip to the fabulous beach-lined barrier islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park.

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A marina with numerous boats docked in calm waters.

5. Ilha da Culatra Beach

Find Ilha da Culatra Beach on a traffic-free island only accessible by ferry. Enjoy the back-to-nature vibe of this scenic beach, which is unspoiled by development and construction.

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Recommended things to do in Ilha da Culatra

Number of things to do	182
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	Algarve Uncovered: Coast, Culture, and Villages Tour: $4
Top 5 things to do	From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran CCVAlgarve Family Ticket \| 2 adults + Children Seville day trip from the Algarve Olhão: 3 Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
Under $25	CCVAlgarve Family Ticket \| 2 adults + Children From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop Olhão: Bike Rental with Helmet and Lock CCVAlgarve Individual Ticket Loulé: Quinta da Tôr Winery Guided Tour and Wine Tasting
With kids	From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran Seville day trip from the Algarve Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro Faro: Ria Formosa Sunset Nature Boat Tour

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Ilha da Culatra Beach - Inhale the fresh ocean air and watch the waves lapping at the shore at this stunning coastal spot.

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