Farol Island lies within the Ria Formosa Natural Park in the Gulf of Cádiz. Together with its neighboring islands, it forms a chain of islands, interrupted only by a few channels and tidal creeks, creating a natural barrier for the lagoon between the islands and the mainland.

The island boasts a beautiful sandy beach 🏖️ and offers several places to eat and drink! 🍺😋

Its most striking landmark is the lighthouse!

Translated by

•

Jörg 🚴🏻‍♂️-Rausch 😎💚

June 4, 2024

Hiking

A beautiful beach walk from the Cais da Ilha da Culatra towards the Ilha do Farol lighthouse along the Atlantic is a wonderful experience. At low tide, the walk through the firm sand is less strenuous. First, you walk from the jetty across a wooden walkway to the Atlantic and then, in the off-season, along the deserted beach towards the lighthouse.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Routes here

Best routes to Beach walk to Farol Lighthouse, Culatra Island

4.8

(17)

hikers

1. Olhão Old Town – Culatra Beach loop from Olhão

21.6km

05:26

20m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

3.5

(4)

hikers

2. Culatra Island Lighthouse – Culatra Beach loop from Belmonte de Baixo

9.95km

02:30

10m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(1)

hikers

3. Culatra Beach – Farol Beach and Lighthouse loop from Olhão

7.21km

01:49

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 50 m

Weather

Today

Friday 6 February

16°C

12°C

57 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 41.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Faro (Sé), Algarve, Portugal

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Culatra Beach

Mercado de Olhão

Salt Pans of Olhão

Praça de D. Afonso III

Molhe Leste Beach Bar Culatra

Olhão Ferry Terminal

Faro City Hall

Ilha do Farol

Real Marina de Portimão

Hangares Village and Chapel

Caminho das Lendas (Path of Legends) Sculptures

Beach walk to Farol Lighthouse, Culatra Island

1. Olhão Old Town – Culatra Beach loop from Olhão

2. Culatra Island Lighthouse – Culatra Beach loop from Belmonte de Baixo

3. Culatra Beach – Farol Beach and Lighthouse loop from Olhão

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️