Barranco do Velho Castro Marim Manta Rota São Brás de Alportel Sta. Catarina 1 Loulé Cabanas Vila Real de 2 Santo António Tavira Estoi Luz de Monte Gordo Tavira 3 4a Almancil Moncarapacho 4 Santa Luzia Fuseta Quarteira 9 Olhão 5a 5 8 Faro 6 Motorway: Road: 7 Ferry: Beaches and islands of the Eastern Algarve: (outside the peak season, reduced ferry service!) - *t t = travel time . 1) Between Vila Real and Manta Rota (beginning of Ria Formosa) there are the beaches directly accessible by car 2) Cabanas – east of the promanade takes off the ferry, crossing the lagoon to the Atlantic: t t: ca. 5 min. 3) Ilha de Tavira – takes off near the old fresh market or from “Quatro Águas” (on the edge of the town) 4) Pedras d`el Rei – crossing a bridge you will reach the Atlantic, or go by a tiny train to the beach “Barril” 4a) Santa Luzia – takes off every 30 minutes from the promanade to the beach “Terra Estreita” - t t: ca: 10 min. 5) Ilha de Fuseta – takes off in Fuseta runs regularly to the island. Travel time: ca. 10 min. 5a) In the town of Fuseta, there is a little sandy beach in the lagoon, ideal for children 6) Ilha da Armona - a ferry takes off every hour from Olhão (east of the promanade). t t: 20 min. + by foot ca. 15 min. 7) Ilha da Culatra und Farol - a ferry takes off from Olhão to the amazing beaches ( ca. Every 2 hours) - t t: ca. 30 min. 8) Ilha de Faro - before reaching the airport, is a road going straight to the island, you have to pass a bridge for cars. 9) At Quinta do Lago ends the nature reserve of Ria Formosa, here are again many accesses going to the beaches..