The Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of the most beautiful natural resources in the Algarve, both for the variety of its habitats and for its unique location. Recently elected as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal, it is one of the three protected areas that you should definitely visit on your holiday in the Algarve. It is a unique lagoon system and in constant change, due to the continuous movement of winds, currents and tides.