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Boat Tours Ria Formosa

Olhao 8700 304, Portugal
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Ranked #5 of 15 attractions in Olhao
Type: Boat Tours
Description: Afternoon boat tour visiting 3islands one for a fabulous lunch also swimming and snorkeling and bird watching available.
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norfolk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We took a trip with Stevie and it was great. Three islands, canoes , great cheap food, what's not to like? If you don't enjoy this trip then you are not going to enjoy life:)

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Well worth the time and money, very interesting and picturuesqe .great day out and you get the chance for lunch, just do not be late like my wife and I who were enjoying the food so much we got back 15 mins late, yet the skipper never batted an eyelid . Highly reccomend

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We booked to go on Steves boat trip to Culatra for the lunch and pleasant walk round the small fishing village, lost in time as it is. However, as we were the only 2 that just wanted the one island, we were talked into doing all 3! As it turned out it was a lovely way to spend an afernoon.... More

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Southampton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We booked the the island lunch tour through our credit card concierge, at their recommendation. Sometimes when you book these things and gather at the waiting point you start to have second thoughts, will it be too touristy and a bit naff? Not a bit of it. For a start, Steve is a very confident skipper who immediately gives you... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

During our holiday in Olhao last Christmas we decided to take the Ria Formosa boat tour . It cost 20 euro each for the 4 hour trip and took in the islands of Culatra , Armona and Farol . It was a little cold and breezy on the day of our trip but the beach on Culatra was well worth... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

No frills or spills tour with a great captain 'Steve'. His dog Nutella adds a certain homely charm to the afternoon and make sure you order Sardines at the local's restaurant - you wont be disappointed!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

We were at a loose end on our last day in Olhao and headed down to the front near the larger kids park close to the pier. I was investiigating the literature abour Steve's trips, when the man himself approached in a kind manner. For 20 Euros a skull (kids go free) Steve takes you on a great wee trip... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2012

Signed up for "the tour of 3 islands". Yes we went to 3 locations but hardley "a tour" except you travel between them!. The first island we stopped at we were taken to a restaurant that Captain Steve described as "the best". We all had lunch and despite Captain Steve saying it was all pretty cheap 2 of us were... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2012

I went on Steve's trip to Culatra in May and was very impressed so recently went again, this time taking in a couple of other islands. He is very informative and witty and the restaurant he recommends has some of the best simply-cooked fish on the Algarve.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2012

We spend the afternoon with captain Steve & his dog ad visit 2 of the 3 island of Olhoa. Even if it's quite simple, it was a first class service. We first had a meal in a small restaurant: good food & not expensive at all (don't go for the sandgria by the way) Then Steve has arrange a private... More

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