FUSETA
It belonged to the municipality of Tavira until 1876. Its territory was integrated into the Union of Parishes of Moncarapacho and Fuzeta.
The main activity of this village continues to be fishing and its by-products, and tourism is currently emerging, due to the beach, the proximity of the Ilha da Armona-Fuzeta, and the Camping that welcomes hundreds of visitors in the summer.
Geography
With an area of 0.36 square kilometers, it is located on the coast, limited to the north by the village of Moncarapacho, to the south by the Ria Formosa, to the east by the municipality of Tavira, and to the west by the parish of Moncarapacho , although only one parish, Moncarapacho, delimits it.
Beach
It says here "The sun wakes up and falls asleep wrapped in shades of fire". A huge stretch of fine sand that, in addition to being privileged with a beautiful sunset, has excellent quality waters. The crossing of the estuary is made by boat from the town of Fuzeta.
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Praia da Fuseta-Ria
(Olhão)
37.051133, -7.742742
The beach is located in a sandy cove that extends at the foot of the village of Fuseta, facing an arm of the Ria, and is much appreciated by children due to the calm and warm waters. At low tide it is possible to stroll through the creeks and mud banks in the surrounding area (taking due care not to disturb the bivalve nurseries) and observe the local fauna, especially crabs and bivalves but also some shorebirds, which look for food in the mud. with their long beaks. At the western end of this spit of sand you can see a curious building on palisades; It is an old shipwreck aid station. Despite the proximity to the town, the water quality normally remains acceptable during the bathing season, as in the Ria Formosa the water is renewed with each tidal cycle.
Grades:
Pedestrian and tarred road access from the town of Fuseta. Ample (except on market days) and orderly parking, next to the Fuseta boarding pier. Support equipment (restaurant and bathroom) and surveillance during the bathing season. Accessible Beach. Orientation: southwest.
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