Flamingos in the salt pans in the morning, the walled old town in the afternoon.
Flamingos in the morning, city walls in the afternoon. The day begins on a flat trail between the Ria Formosa salt pans, with binoculars and time to look, and continues in Faro's old town, through the Arco da Vila and up the cathedral tower. Your driver waits at both, and entry fees are extra. For nature lovers and photographers.
The day, stop by stop
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Trilho do Ludo (Ria Formosa)
The Ludo trail follows embankments between the salt pans and lagoons of the Ria Formosa, beside Quinta do Lago. It is flat and easy, and there are usually flamingos sifting the water, with herons, spoonbills and stilts close by. Every so often a plane passes low on its way into Faro airport, which makes for an odd contrast. Bring binoculars, a hat and water, as there is no shade. Your driver can drop you at one end and collect you at the other.
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Faro, cidade velha
You walk through the Arco da Vila, often with storks nesting on top, into a quiet old town inside the walls. Here stands the cathedral, whose tower you can climb for a view over the lagoon and islands below. Outside the walls, the Carmo church holds the Chapel of Bones, lined with human remains and striking in its simplicity. Entry fees are paid separately. Wear shoes with good grip, as the cobbles are uneven, and finish with a coffee near the marina.
The essentials
- Duration
- 6 h · Day
- Pick-up
- At your hotel. The final price depends on where you are staying; we confirm it when you tell us.
- Included
- The car and the driver, only for your group, tolls and water.
- Not included
- Entrance tickets and meals.
- Who it is for
- Lovers of nature and photography.