The Top 6 Lakes around Ria Formosa
Looking to visit the best lakes around Ria Formosa? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Ria Formosa’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
Highlight • Natural Monument
Very calm National Park near the Faro airport. You can watch wild flamingos there and salt extraction pits. On the other side is the beach and I can only recommend a round tour.
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Parque Natural 🌳 Ria Formosa
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Ria Formosa Natural Park covers over 170 km² of coastal wetlands in a system of barrier islands that communicates with the sea through six inlets, and is an important …
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Observação de aves 🐦 Esteiro do Ancão, Parque Natural
Highlight • Viewpoint
Great place to observe birds on ground level or upstairs, and be protected from the elements while waiting. Amazing light at dawn and dusk. Important to open the shutters quietly …
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Flamingos in Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
Highlight • Lake
You can always spot flamingos in the salt lakes.
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Boats on the Shore of Santa Luzia
Highlight • Beach
Santa Luzia is a small town and municipality in the Algarve in southern Portugal. It gives itself the nickname "capital of the octopus".
There are very good restaurants here that serve octopus.
There are very good restaurants here that serve octopus.
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