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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Small waves on the ocean and flat water with shallow areas on the lagoon side.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: The island's dunes offer visitors a variety of large beaches, public facilities, and there is also a small restaurant. Finally there is also a camping ground on the island.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The water temperature is warm in summer June to August and you will need a 3.2 wetsuit in winter time.
Wind specificities: NW is onshore on the lagoon side and SE is onshore on the ocean side.
Access description: by Car - There is no beach along Olhao's coastline. However, lying a couple of km offshore lies the Ilha de Armona, located in the Ria Formosa National Park. Small ferries run hourly between Olhao and Armona during the summer months. The trip takes approx. 15 minutes. There is a large parking lot next to Club Naval's boat landing stage. 'beach boats' also run hourly from Fuzeta during the summer.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Camping, Food, Parking
Popularity: 62 Views
