Private tour in Faro Daniel
up to 10 people
4 hours
Walking
1
Daniel
My name is João Daniel Teixeira Freitas, Daniel for friends, and I was born in 1983, on Madeira...
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In this cruise through the waterways of Ria Formosa Natural Park, we'll discover the natural beauty that winter brings. The colder waters actually bring fertility to this place, fish come to spawn, birds migrate to spend the winter here and all the rush form the summer departs leaving only the pure nature and daily life dynamics. Locals however, go by their regular affairs, mingling in those dynamics. I'll teach you their historical significance for Portugal. I'll also instruct you on how to get clams (yes, you may get your hands dirty!). I'll show you how to select the edible plants in the dunes, the names of the species on the marsh, plus local legends & myths! We may visit the fishing harbour in Olhão too, learning some fishing techniques with fisherman, and perhaps even a tale or 2. And all of this always with safety and humor. The moment you board on the"Venture" you're my guest and friend. So join me to live & enjoy the real Ria Formosa Natural Park as my friends, I'll show you all of it's secrets!
·The tour will begin after we're gathered in Olhão's main pier. ·We'll then depart to the feeding area of the birds, where we may observe multiple bird species and low tide animals, and if you're willing enough, we can go outside the boat to dig and look for clams and other delicacies. ·We'll continue to sail to the Armona island, where if weather permits, we'll stop to pay a visit to this picturesque acation village, which non-coincidentally, happens deserted in winter!* ·Next, we'll reach a sea bar between the island of Culatra and the island of Armona where, depending on your interests or/and local tide and wind conditions we may get off the boat in the desert part of Culatra. Here you will really feel in the wild! ·At last, we'll sail back slowly to Olhão passing by the "Quinta de Marim", the "headquarters" of the natural park, where we may observe the old tide mill. *It's also possible to visit the fisherman's village of Culatra instead, in a customized tour, so send me a message before booking!
Contact your local guide to know more!!
Our vessel is a classic design "sloop" or "whaler" type boat, designed and built as a 150 person capacity certified lifeboat that served onboard a warship, being built with fireproof material and virtually unsinkable because of it's floating safeguards. It has now the official capacity of 50 persons, but we prefer a maximum of 18 people onboard. It was slightly modified so it presents more modern and comfortable amenities without losing it's safety capabilities and timeless design charm.
Olhão, Faro District, Portugal
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: This tour starts in Olhão main pier/pontoon, known and called by locals as "Cais T" in Portuguese. Pier T is also where the ferry boats to the islands stop, this pier is considered a central point in Ria Formosa natural park and also in the city of Olhão, this pontoon is the where we embark to our tours.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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