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Welcome to Culatra Island | Hidden Algarve Fishing Villages, Island Life & Boat Tours 📍 Ria Formosa, Portugal Join us this week on Algarve Unlocked as we explore one of the Algarve’s most fascinating and off-the-beaten-path destinations: Culatra Island — a remote barrier island in the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, accessible only by boat! Culatra Island is made up of three villages: 🏘️ Culatra Village (750 residents) 🏘️ Hangares (100 residents) 🏘️ Farol (80 residents) In this episode, we visit each village, meet the locals, explore local life, and uncover hidden gems — including a WWI seaplane base, beautiful sandy beaches, and some amazing seafood spots. We also take you behind the scenes of life on the island, where people still make a living from traditional fishing, octopus trapping, and clam harvesting, alongside growing efforts in eco-tourism and sustainable aquaculture. 🐙🦐 🚤 Big thanks to Paulo from Algarve WOW for making this trip possible — the best way to visit Culatra is with one of his private boat tours from Faro Marina. 👉 http://www.algarvewow.com 👉 http://www.riaformosaboatours.com --- 🍽️ Culatra & Farol Food Picks: * Casinha dos Gelados * Cais Aqui Restaurant * A-do-João * MarAmais Beach Bar * The “Association” Bar & Restaurant 🏥 Facilities on the island include a small government clinic, post office (AMIC CTT), local council delegation, library, and Red Cross post. 🛥️ Getting there: * Regular ferries from Faro Marina and Olhão * Private water taxis * Or go with Paulo’s expert crew at Algarve WOW --- 🎧 Don’t miss our midweek podcast Published every Wednesday on YouTube and Apple Podcasts, Spotify etc 📅 New video every Sunday as we visit all 50 towns of the Algarve — from the smallest hamlets to the busiest hotspots. So far: Salema, Burgau, Paderne, Alte, and Alcoutim ✅ 💬 Want to relocate to the Algarve? Visit: 👉 http://www.algarveaddicts.com — your guide to living in Portugal #CulatraIsland #RiaFormosa #AlgarvePortugal #AlgarveTowns #HiddenAlgarve #FishingVillage #BoatTours #AlgarveAddicts #SustainableTourism #OctopusFishing #PortugalTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #WWIHistory #Culatra #Farol #Hangares #AlgarveUnlocked