We took the local ferry (€2.10 pp per trip) and enjoyed the experience and the lovely views over this part of the Ria Formosa. It is amazing how different it is depending on whether the tide is in or out. The little bars are very reasonably priced consisting they have a captive clientele and the fish restaurant near the lighthouse... More

lovely little island, we took the ferry to Culatra and walked down to Farol. Nice way to spend a sunny day on the beach.

A unique island where everything is centred around fishing also a 7 kilometre sandy beach that is amazing

We often visit the island to walk along to Farol and have a fresh fish lunch on the beach. Out of season it's miles of sandy beach with nobody about and a great Sunday outing.

We were about 20 guests on the fantastic beach. We walked through very special landscape getting there. Worth going there!

We took the local ferry to one end of the island, walked across the island to the very beatyful Beach - being March we did not go for a swim. Walked to all the way to the "other town" and had lunch. Very interesting to see the fishing villages. Only downside was all the dogs, some of them loose. Took... More

It was really nice having the oyster fresh to your throath if you are oyster fan. You may try to touch and feel the sea cucumber with your own hand and this is a really great education experience for kids if you bring them along. Watch the groups of seagulfs around and it was really relaxing. Suprisingly, you will find... More

Caught the ferry from Olhau. Decided to walk along the south beach from Culatra to Faros. Coming back, thought we'd go along the north shore.......ending up a bit trapped and had to paddle through a few salt marshes.... Quaint little island with lovely beaches and charming villages.

I often wonder why we locals do not visit it more often...the only good excuse I find is that we are definitely spoiled when it comes to beaches. The island of Culatra (actually Culatra is the name of one of the only 2 settlements on the island, also called Farol [lighthouse], the name of the other settlement at the westernmost... More