Ria Formosa, Faro

Name: Ria Formosa
Address: Faro, Portugal

#4 among attractions in Faro

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Facts and practical information

The Ria Formosa lagoon, located in the Algarve, in southern Portugal, is a system of barrier islands that communicates with the sea through six inlets. Five of these inlets are natural and have mobility characteristics. The sixth is an artificial inlet that was opened with the purpose of allowing easier access to the port of Faro. In 2010, the lagoon was recognised as one of the country’s seven natural wonders. Following a public vote in which 656,356 voted, the Ria Formosa was announced the winner of the Marine Area category of the ‘7 Maravilhas Naturais de Portugal’. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°58'60"N, 7°55'0"W

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Ria Formosa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estádio José Arcanjo, Faro beach, Cathedral of Faro, Capela dos Ossos.

4.9 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio José Arcanjo, Olhão
126 min walk • Estadio José Arcanjo is a multi-purpose stadium in Olhão, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Olhanense. The stadium is able to hold 11,622 people and was built in 1984.
4.4 miW
37°0'18"N • 7°59'32"W
Faro beach, Faro
113 min walk • Beach
2.3 miNW
Church
Cathedral of Faro, Faro
59 min walk • The Cathedral of Faro is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Faro, Portugal. The cathedral was consecrated in the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the late 13th century by the Archbishop of Braga.
2.7 miN
Church, Historical place
Capela dos Ossos, Faro
70 min walk • The Capela dos Ossos is an ossuary chapel in Faro, Portugal, which belongs to the 18th century Carmelite church Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Above the entrance, there is the following inscription: Pára aqui a considerar que a este estado hás-de chegar which translates to Stop here and consider, that you will reach this state too.
2.7 miN
37°1'13"N • 7°56'5"W
Igreja do Carmo, Faro
70 min walk • Church
2.4 miN
37°0'58"N • 7°55'52"W
Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro
62 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
2.8 miN
Football
Estádio de São Luís, Faro
72 min walk • Estadio de São Luís is a multi-use stadium in Faro, Portugal. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of S.C. Farense. The stadium is able to hold 12,000 people and opened in 1922.
4.3 miE
Island with beaches and a lagoon
Culatra Island
109 min walk • One of the main attractions of Culatra Island is its beautiful, unspoiled beaches. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the sandy shores, go for a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters, or simply relax and soak up the sun.
2.3 miNW
37°0'46"N • 7°56'10"W
Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro
59 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
4.1 miNW
37°1'25"N • 7°58'13"W
Os Observadores
104 min walk • Monuments and statues
2.2 miN
37°0'51"N • 7°55'33"W
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro, Faro
56 min walk • Library