When does 30.ª Festa da Ria Formosa take place?

30.ª Festa da Ria Formosa takes place on 30 Jul - 9 Aug 2026 in Faro, Algarve.

Where does 30.ª Festa da Ria Formosa take place?

30.ª Festa da Ria Formosa takes place at Faro, Faro.

Who organizes 30.ª Festa da Ria Formosa?

30.ª Festa da Ria Formosa is organized by VIVMAR – Associação de Viveiristas e Mariscadores da Ria Formosa.

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30th Ria Formosa Festival

Name: 30.ª Festa da Ria Formosa
Start: 2026-07-30
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Faro

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Source: Visit Algarve

Date30 Jul - 9 Aug 2026

Time18h às 01h

LocationFaro

MunicipalityFaro

OrganizerVIVMAR – Associação de Viveiristas e Mariscadores da Ria Formosa

In personFree

The 30th edition of the Ria Formosa Festival promises to be one of the largest and most attended editions ever.

The event reaffirms itself as one of the major landmarks of the Algarve summer, bringing together regional gastronomy, entertainment, and a daily free-entry musical lineup.

For eleven days, the venue will host thousands of visitors seeking the best seafood and fresh fish from the region, prepared according to local tradition.

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Relax on board our boat in the calm waters of the beautiful Ria Formasa while enjoying an unforgettable idyllic sunset.

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Faro: Photoshoot and Sightseeing Tour

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