Culatra
How to take the boat from Olhão to Culatra, where to buy tickets and where to eat on the island.
Today, last boat back at 19:00.
Culatra is a fishing village on the barrier island opposite Olhão. It belongs to the municipality of Faro, but the scheduled boat leaves from Olhão pier.
The Culatra boat is the same one that goes to Farol: it leaves Olhão, stops at Culatra and carries on to Farol. In winter there are four departures a day from Olhão; in summer there are more.
Ferry timetable
| Season | From Olhão | Return |
|---|---|---|
| 1 June to 30 June | 07:00 09:00 11:00 15:00 17:15 19:30 | 07:45 09:30 13:00 15:30 17:45 20:00 |
| 1 July to 20 September | 07:00 09:00 11:00 13:00 15:00 17:15 19:30 | 07:45 09:30 11:30 13:45 15:30 17:45 20:00 |
| 21 September to 31 Maynow | 07:00 11:00 15:00 18:30 | 07:45 13:00 15:30 19:00 |
- It is the same boat as Farol: it leaves Olhão, stops at Culatra and carries on to Farol.
- In summer the morning boats get long queues: arrive early. The ticket office takes cards.
Source: Olhão Cubista, horário dos barcos (bilheteira +351 964 123 878), checked on 5 October 2026. Operator: Guerreiro & Guadiana.