One of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal
Natural park of the ria formosa
A wetland of international importance, the Ria Formosa is a labyrinth of canals, islands, swamps , which extends along 60 km of the Algarve coast, between the beaches of Garrão and Manta Rota.
There is a great diversity of fauna and flora that can be found. The lagoon is protected from the sea by a discontinuous line of narrow dunes, which form five barrier islands and two peninsulas.
