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Ria Formosa Natural Park

Faro, Portugal

About Ria Formosa Natural Park

One of the seven natural wonders of Portugal — a 60km lagoon system of barrier islands, salt marshes, mudflats, and tidal inlets stretching along the Algarve coast. Flamingos, purple gallinules, and chameleons; barrier islands accessible only by boat; and the most extraordinary light in Europe.

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📍Ria Formosa, Faro

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
✓ Budget-friendly ($).

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Ilha Deserta (Barreta)

The most remote and beautiful beach in the Algarve — a 6km uninhabited barrier island accessible only by ferry from Faro harbor, with 3km of pristine Atlantic beach, a single restaurant (Estamine), and almost no development. The ferry journey through the lagoon is as good as the beach itself.

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