Things to do in

Almancil

Explore the plant and animal wildlife outside Faro on a 1.5-hour trip through the nearby Rio Formosa Natural Park. There, you will take a Segway tour of the reserve and spend time bird watching at Ludo, a natural reserve near Faro Beach, located inside the park. This area is a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The entire park is a protected area and home to several marine species and birds. It is a very special and quiet place where you can be in direct contact with nature. After pick-up, you will be taken to the park and given a Segway to use. This 2-wheeled electric vehicle uses the equilibrium of its driver to propel forward. Once you have been instructed how to operate your Segway, you will head out on the paths and trails in the park and discover the beauty and tranquility of this reserve. As you ride along, your guide will point out various animal species for you, exposing you to the natural and protected life of the region.

Experience a maze of trails and paths in the Ludo hiking trail with an experienced guide. Follow the trails by Segway and embark on an amazing, quiet and adventurous journey. Go further and explore all that the park has to offer. Explore the wonderful Quinta do Lago condominium, one of the most expensive condominiums in Europe, and home to a lot of celebrities. Be amazed by the wealth of its incredible villas, restaurants, lakes, bars, and facilities that surround the nature reserve. Discover some of the most acclaimed food in the world in Ria Formosa. Eat a delicious seafood festival lunch at Wax RestoBar, and get an impressive view that overlooks the sea in Faro Island.