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Tour Operator: Passeios Ria Formosa 2 hours Travel method:   Other / Non-Travel Region / Starts from: Algarve/Faro

Seahorses Observation

In the Ria Formosa Natural Park lives the largest seahorses community in the world.*

*Here you have your unique opportunity to observe these amazing creatures behavior on their natural environment.

Duration

2 hours

About:

The two resident identified species are: the long-snouted seahorse (hippocampus guttulatus), and the short-snouted seahorse (hippocampus hippocampus). Nevertheless you will see other species like octopus, cuttlefish and sea snail. Is also frequent to observe the traditional shellfish capture.

The skipper will guide you whilst providing valiable information, helping you during the activity to identify the seahorses.
This activity is done inside the Ria Formosa lagoon system and the dive is performed without an oxygen bottle (just a diving mask and snorkel).
The depth of the water is of 1,50m to 1,80m being necessary swimming experience.
We´ll go by boat to the spot where you can dive into the bottom of the Ria Formosa and observe the seahorses.
A diving mask and snorkel will be provided or you can bring your own.

RECOMENDATIONS:

Bring Towel and swimsuit/bathing suit.

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Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Meeting point

Junto ao porto de pesca



Avenida Dr. César Oliveira, Fuseta, 8700-038, Algarve
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We look forward to having you as our guest!


Please don't forget to bring a towel and swimsuit/bathing suit.


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