If you take a boat from Cais das Portas do Mar towards Praia de Faro or access it by passing the bridge that connects the island to the city, you will find the possibility of renting a kayak for two euros, according to a report by Postal.

Open all year round, at the Centro Náutico de Faro you can rent a kayak for two euros to use for two hours, or a stand-up paddle board for the same price and time. Allowing you to freely explore the Ria Formosa, considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal.

You can always sign up for group tours, which take place every Sunday at 9:30am, lasting two hours. Participation is not limited to the resident population and is an activity open to all interested parties.

Contacted by Postal do Algarve, the Centro Náutico de Faro says that, although group tours only resume in February, individual rentals are available throughout the year. It should be noted that group tours are limited to a minimum of two participants and a maximum of 20, so you should sign up well in advance. The registration form and regulations are available on the Centro Náutico de Faro website.