Culatra Island

It has an approximate population of around 700 people divided across three communities of Farol, Hângares and Culatra.

Administratively, the island belongs to the freguesia of Faro (Sé e São Pedro).

[1] The island is around 6 kilometres in length and ranges from 100 to 900 metres in width.

Public access to the island is possible by year-round ferry service from both Faro and Olhão.

On the western tip of the island is the historic lighthouse of Farol Santa Maria.