If you’re in Faro, you should take this opportunity to explore the Ria more closely. Board one of the boats to Deserta island. (Daily trips, leaving from Cais da Porta Nova; From Faro: 10 am, 11.30 am, 1 pm, 4.15 pm; From Deserta: 10.45 am, 12.15 pm, 3.30 pm, 6 pm)