Peninsula de Ancao (Ilha de Faro)
Image gallery of the westernmost peninsula of the Ria Formosa in the Eastern Algarve, situated opposite the world knwon golf and holiday resort Quinta do Lago and the Faro International Airport
Ilha de Faro: Water sports
Ilha de Faro is located opposite the Faro International Aiport. The lagoon of the Ria Formosa, separating the island from the mainland, is an excellent area for many kinds of water sports.
Ilha de Faro: Bridge
A one lane bridge is connecting the island with the mainland near the airport.
Ilha de Faro: Bridge
The island can be accessed by car, the traffic on the single-lane bridge is regulated by traffic lights.
Ilha de Faro: Lagoon
View over the lagoon of the Ria Formosa to northern direction towards the hills
Ilha de Faro: Centro Nautico
Ilha de Faro: Cottages
View to the western part of the island and the lagoon of the Ria Formosa. In the background you can see Quinta do Lago.
Ilha de Faro: Fisherman
The eastern sector of the lagoon side shore is used by local fishermen.
Ilha de Faro: Beach
The long sandy beach located on the seaside of the Ilha de Faro is the main beach for the inhabitants of the city. It can be accessed from the mainland via a small bridge.
Praia da Ilha de Faro
Quinta do Lago: Bridge
The wooden bridge over the lagoon of the Ria Formosa to the beach Praia da Quinta do Lago is one of the area's landmarks.
Quinta do Lago: Gigi
A wooden bridge over the lagoon is connecting the resort with the Peninsula de Ancão, where the beach of Quinta do Lago and the legendary beach restaurant Gigi are located.
Quinta do Lago: Bridge
View from the bridge to the lagoon and the villas of Quinta do Lago.
Quinta do Lago: Lagoon
The lagoon of the Ria Formosa between the mainland and the Peninsula de Ancao is a paradise for many water bird species.
Ria Formosa: Ilha de Faro
View over the lagoon near Quinta do Lago to the Ilha de Faro. This is a popular area for locals to collect mussels during the tidal flat.
Quinta do Lago: dune vegetation
Praia do Ançao
Praia do Ancão Empty beach
View to the East from Ancão beach.