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Description
Consisting of a lagoon enclosed by a barrier beach, the part to the east of Faro, called Sotavento ("leeward"), has a wide variety of landscapes. To preserve this exceptional natural environment, the coast, from Ancão to Manta Rota, has been designated a protected area: Parque Naturale da Ria Formosa. Inhabited by a large number of birds, but also molluscs and crustaceans, is a very important place for fish reproduction. The Sultan hen, rare in Portugal and emblem of the park, breeds there.
Localisation
Nearby tourist attractions
- 8.12 Km - Largo Dom Afonso III 14, 8000 Faro
- The Green Guide8.19 Km - Largo da Sé, 8000 Faro
- The Green Guide8.2 Km - Largo da Sé, 8000 Faro
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Nearby hotels
- From€73Book9 (85 reviews)4.45 Km - URB. VILLAGE MARINA, LOTE Nº17, PORTA 1, 3ºC, 8700-000 Olhão
- From€170Book10 (5 reviews)4.45 Km - Urbanização Village Marina Lote 9, porta 2, 3 A, 8700-408 Olhão
- From€100Book10 (10 reviews)4.45 Km - Urb. Village Marina, 8700-292 Olhão
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Nearby restaurants
- From €16 to €57MICHELIN Guide 20198.09 Km - Rua do Castelo 13, 8000-243 Faro
- From €65 to €105MICHELIN Guide 201916.2 Km - Rua Formosa, 8135-024 Almancil
- From €25 to €5017.6 Km - Growing Together, SA Estrada da Quinta do Lago Quinta do Lago, 8135-024 Almancil
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