The Top 5 Lakes around Faro (Sé)
Looking to visit the best lakes around Faro (Sé)? 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 Faro (Sé)’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: December 14, 2025
Ria Formosa Natural Park
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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Ria Formosa Natural Park
Highlight • Natural
A very well-developed cycle path with the following destinations:
Olhão is a city in Portugal with 14,206 inhabitants (as of April 19, 2021). Olhão is located in the so-called Sand …
Olhão is a city in Portugal with 14,206 inhabitants (as of April 19, 2021). Olhão is located in the so-called Sand …
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Flamingos in the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
Highlight • Lake
The flamingos are very beautiful, but I wouldn't do the tour on foot again, it's only possible on dusty roads or bike paths.
For a bike tour I recommend the Tour+
For a bike tour I recommend the Tour+
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Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park
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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Ria Formosa Salt Flats and Atlantic Coast Route
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Nice varied route on the way from Tavira towards Faro through the Parque Natural de Rio Formosa. Very well maintained and well developed. A place where a bridge collapsed was easy to avoid.
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