• Ria Formosa Natural Park

Parque Natural da Ria Formosa is south of Tavira between the town and Ilha de Tavira and its beaches, and it extends all the way west to Faro. In the park waterways, mudflats, beautiful landscapes of Salt Lagoons, and large population of aquatic and migrating birds. Explore the waterways with a kayak or as a part of a boat cruise departing from Tavira harbour.