Ria Formosa Marshlands

A trip to Loule is a worthwhile destination. A visit to the town's market hall is highly recommended, it's a hustle and bustle and you can find everything from fish to cheese, as well as fruit and ham!

The Ria Formosa is a protected natural park, which has a barrier of offshore islands and fills and empties with the tides. This is where mussel hunters go, salt is extracted and you can observe the wildlife. Crabs, storks, flamingos and many other bird species. From the entrance to the Praia de Faro strip of land there is the Ludo Trail. A dream route for hikers and cyclists. This nature trail is beautifully laid out on paved paths and wooden bole paths and you can make detours to the beach at several points.