What to do in Ilha da Culatra

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A lighthouse with a red top, a white building with a red gate, and a sandy path leading to it.
A narrow street with colorful buildings, a white fence, and potted plants.
A marina with various boats docked along a wooden pier.
A wooden boardwalk leading through a coastal landscape with sandy dunes and a calm body of water.
A sandy beach with people relaxing and walking along the shore.

Ilha da Culatra Attractions

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Places of interest in Ilha da Culatra

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Ilha da Culatra attractions

Ilha da Culatra has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Ilha da Culatra to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ilha da Culatra.

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Things to do


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1. Falesia Beach

Falésia Beach comprises a long stretch of golden sand at the foot of tall, colorful cliffs. It is part of a scenic strand running for about 4 miles (6 kilometers), between Vilamoura and Albufeira. Marvel at the dramatic hues of red and orange that stain the white cliff face bordering the beach.
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A beach with waves at sunset, a cliff with trees, and a clear sky.

2. Vilamoura Marina

With about hundreds of spaces for boats, Vilamoura Marina is a large and busy harbor in the center of the town. All types of yachts and cruisers adorn the picturesque marina, which is bordered by restaurants, bars and clubs. Watch people go by and soak up the lively atmosphere amid the town’s charming waterways.
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A marina with sailboats, a dock, and buildings in the background.

3. Faro Island Beach

Faro Island Beach is one of the area’s most picturesque and popular sandy stretches. Cafés, restaurants and watersports operators sit along the strand, which lines 3 miles (5 kilometers) of a narrow sand bar. Enjoy the unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Formosa River on the other.
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A coastal scene with a sandy beach, a rocky breakwater, and a lighthouse in the distance.

4. Olhao Harbour

Life in Olhão centers on the city’s harbor and marina area. Watch as fishing boats pull into dock and unload their catches, many of which will be bound for nearby restaurants. Or, take a boat trip to the fabulous beach-lined barrier islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park.
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A marina with numerous boats docked in calm waters.

5. Ilha da Culatra Beach

Find Ilha da Culatra Beach on a traffic-free island only accessible by ferry. Enjoy the back-to-nature vibe of this scenic beach, which is unspoiled by development and construction.
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A sandy beach with people relaxing and walking along the shore.

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