Laid-back birdwatching week
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Enjoy an 8 days tour in full board, great to discover the Algarvian nature and culture at a slow pace. We will visit hotspots for birdwatching in southern Portugal such as the Ria de Alvor, Sagres, Monchique, Lagoa dos Salgados, the area around Castro Verde and the Ria Formosa. We will also spend time in Silves to learn more about the history of the region.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: A Rocha Life
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Day 1 Ria de Alvor
Stop At: Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve
Pick-up at Faro airport and birdwatching at Ria de Alvor during the afternoon
Duration: 2 hour
Day 2 Sagres
Stop At: Fortaleza de Sagres
Birdwatching around Sagres
Duration: 6 hour
Day 3 Serra de Monchique
Stop At: Caldas de Monchique
Birdwatching in the Monchique hills
Duration: 6 hour
Day 4 Alvor dunes
Stop At: Alvor Boardwalk
Free morning and birdwatching at Alvor dunes during the afternoon
Duration: 3 hour
Day 5 Lagoa dos Salgados
Stop At: Lagoa dos Salgados
Birdwatching at the charity A Rocha and birdwatching at Lagoa dos Salgados during the afternoon
Duration: 3 hour
Day 6 Castro Verde
Stop At: Igreja da Misericordia de Castro Verde
Birdwatching around Castro Verde
Duration: 8 hour
Day 7 Silves
Stop At: Castelo de Silves
Visit of the castle and museum in Silves. Possibility of birdwatching near ricefields by the Arade river.
Duration: 4 hour
Day 8 Ludo and Quinta do Lago
Stop At: Quinta do Lago
Birdwatching in the wetlands by Faro airport before the departure
Duration: 3 hour
Day 1 Ria de Alvor
Stop At: Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve
Pick-up at Faro airport and birdwatching at Ria de Alvor during the afternoon
Duration: 2 hour
Day 2 Sagres
Stop At: Fortaleza de Sagres
Birdwatching around Sagres
Duration: 6 hour
Day 3 Serra de Monchique
Stop At: Caldas de Monchique
Birdwatching in the Monchique hills
Duration: 6 hour
Day 4 Alvor dunes
Stop At: Alvor Boardwalk
Free morning and birdwatching at Alvor dunes during the afternoon
Duration: 3 hour
Day 5 Lagoa dos Salgados
Stop At: Lagoa dos Salgados
Birdwatching at the charity A Rocha and birdwatching at Lagoa dos Salgados during the afternoon
Duration: 3 hour
Day 6 Castro Verde
Stop At: Igreja da Misericordia de Castro Verde
Birdwatching around Castro Verde
Duration: 8 hour
Day 7 Silves
Stop At: Castelo de Silves
Visit of the castle and museum in Silves. Possibility of birdwatching near ricefields by the Arade river.
Duration: 4 hour
Day 8 Ludo and Quinta do Lago
Stop At: Quinta do Lago
Birdwatching in the wetlands by Faro airport before the departure
Duration: 3 hour
