Ilha Deserta 
Description
A natural island which forms part of the outer barrier that protects, and creates, the Ria Formosa. The island is a long strip of sand and dunes. The south coast is a long sandy beach, the north coast sheltered coves and dunes. To protect the wildlife a boardwalk takes you along part of the North coast, it then turns in across the island and down to the South coast. Where it emerges is the Southerly most point in Portugal. A stunning restaurant and a couple of fishermen's huts by the mooring point for the ferry are the only buildings on the island, and once away from them you feel like you are on a deserted island.
Charge
Charge for the ferry to get you there
Getting There
Ferries leave from the landing stage near the Arco da Porta Nova.Latitude: 36.965765; Longitude: -7.872777
What3Words: deems.barrier.stalwarts
