Ilha da Culatra
Ilha da Culatra
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florence
Brest, France26 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
To see 1 day and 1 night Maximum
Island supposedly preserved but not over the entire part
Lots of walking to get to the beach 1.3 km
We had rented accommodation on the church square: very noisy in the evening, garbage collection with
The tractor at 5:30 a.m. and the planes flying over from 6 a.m.
You can also take the boat from Faro for €4 per trip but the resident of the island does not necessarily tell us this.
Island supposedly preserved but not over the entire part
Lots of walking to get to the beach 1.3 km
We had rented accommodation on the church square: very noisy in the evening, garbage collection with
The tractor at 5:30 a.m. and the planes flying over from 6 a.m.
You can also take the boat from Faro for €4 per trip but the resident of the island does not necessarily tell us this.
Written 7 June 2024
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redkite
20 contributions
Aug 2022
Gorgeous place and beach, went just to Farol as too hot to walk far when we were there. Take cash to pay for the ferry - the kiosk didn't accept cards when we were there.
Restaurants a little pricer than on the mainland as you'd expect, so worth bring provisions with you.
Restaurants a little pricer than on the mainland as you'd expect, so worth bring provisions with you.
Written 12 September 2022
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70ava
Beijing, China1,008 contributions
Jul 2021
A great beach with good facilities. relatively easy to reach. the village is inviting with good reasonably priced restaurants. You can walk from there to the Farol village, which beach is much less inviting. Chairs and sun canopy on the beach are 15 Euros for 2. Lovely place.
Written 28 July 2021
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florenceg689
Nogent-le-Rotrou, France112 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We went to Farol near the lighthouse with the ferry , which on the return took many more passengers than reason! Who counts the number of people? Worrying...
About Farol beach in Culatra: it takes about 10 minutes to reach it, passing by very nice typical houses. The beach is not very big but it is guarded, there are toilets and a bar/restaurant nearby.
About Farol beach in Culatra: it takes about 10 minutes to reach it, passing by very nice typical houses. The beach is not very big but it is guarded, there are toilets and a bar/restaurant nearby.
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Written 14 August 2024
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Alan M
Lurgan, UK14 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Brilliant day out. As suggested by previous contributor we got ferry to Farol which left Olhau at 11am. We walked along an almost deserted beach for most of an hour and stopped at the end of the boardwalk for a snack and a swim. Got ferry back from Culatra at 3.30
Written 14 April 2022
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jeff29620
Locquirec, France35 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Beautiful
Superb and amazing destination
On arrival in culatra, follow the footbridge at the exit of the village that takes you across the island to arrive on the ocean side, then along the beach about 3 km to arrive on farol.
Near deserted beach in its center, blue and turquoise sea..
Really beautiful roof as the 2 villages
Superb and amazing destination
On arrival in culatra, follow the footbridge at the exit of the village that takes you across the island to arrive on the ocean side, then along the beach about 3 km to arrive on farol.
Near deserted beach in its center, blue and turquoise sea..
Really beautiful roof as the 2 villages
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Written 25 July 2024
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Madaboutangling
Northampton, UK368 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The best island trip! Take the public ferry from Olhao to Culatra village then walk through the village onto the boardwalk to the sea. Then head towards the lighthouse along the stunningly beautiful beach for an hour then chill out at the very cool Maramais beach bar before walking down to the ferry to return to Olhao. Suggest the 11am out and 4pm back.
Written 10 October 2023
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María A
55 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
It is worth taking the ferry in Olhao and spending the day on this island. It is a small paradise. You can take a sandwich or eat at one of their restaurants. Not expensive by the way and with very good quality. We ate a finger-licking cataplana at Maresia
Written 20 September 2023
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LoveParis73
London, UK90 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Ended up in Culatra by mistake! Meant to go to Armona. Apparently there is a beach but didnt find it so sat in a 'somewhat' cafe near the pier waiting for the ferry back to Olhao. Wasnt much to do as everything looked closed and had a wait of about 90 mins for the ferry. Shame i didnt find the beach but saw pictures of it but Armona definitely worth visiting.
Written 22 December 2023
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Carol C
Fareham, UK175 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
2 Lovely meals one Cataplan & one pork. Nice visit for adults. The walk to the beach too long for us so turned back, we’re in our 60s. The small town was delightful. We went there three times, travelling on the very reasonably priced ferry. We usually go to Farol, visited there twice this year but not much going on. We saw people pouring off the ferry to this small town. So thought we’d give it a go, what a pleasant surprise. Plenty of restaurants & bars to visit.
Written 20 June 2024
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Bom dia. Alguém tem algum contato para alojamento na ilha da culatra que possa fornecer? Obrigado
Written 4 August 2021
Algum contacto para alugar casa na Ilha de 22 ou 23-08-2020 por uma semana? 2 Adultos e 2 crianças (13 e 8 anos)? Obg
Written 1 March 2020
Per una visita ad un'isola "deserta", secondo voi è meglio ilha culatra o ilha Deserta?
Written 1 March 2020
Decisamente direi ilha deserta è molto piccola con una distesa di sabbia fine e acqua trasparente è il completo relax. Se invece cercate qualcosa di più dinamico a culatra vi aspetta una lunga passerella anche solo per raggiungere la spiaggia.
Sono sicuramente entrambe bellissime e caratteristiche la prima è veramente deserta la seconda ha un minimo di vita in più.
Written 13 April 2020
Hola. Sabéis si admiten perros en el ferry y en la isla?
Written 26 August 2019
Si admiten en transportan. Si no puede ser que tenga problemas. Depende del que toca los billetes.
Hace una semana viaje y vi sin transportan. Perro pequeñito.
Written 3 September 2020
A praia tem restaurante? Ou fica muito distante para quem está na praia?
Written 22 July 2019
Hi
yes there are a few places to eat by the harbour and on the way to the far side of the island, and a good snack bar on the far side
Written 5 August 2019
Hi we’d like to finish our holiday on the island with lunch and a swim before flying home at the weekend, can we get a shower on a beach/bar/restaurant or anywhere before flying home that night?
We will pay for the pleasure. Cheers
Written 11 July 2019
Buenas! Sabéis si hay muchas algas en culatra/farol?
Can anyone tell if there are dirty or seeweed in culatra o farol?
En fuseta hay muchas y el agua no es como otros años pasados.
Mil gracias
Written 20 August 2018
Hi Belen
When we visited in May the sea around Culatra was clear of seaweed.
Regards, john
Written 21 August 2018
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