Half Day Walking Tour in Ria Formosa Nature Park

5 (36) 4h

Overview

Explore the Fauna and flora of this unique ecosystem with remarkable biodiversity. Enjoy its stunning landscapes and discover ancient cultural details of the local population. Join this flat walk in the heart of the Ria Formosa Nature Park. You will get to see the labyrinth of channels and marsh vegetation, breathe in the salty sea air, perhaps cross with a Chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon), spot aquatic birds and listen to their distinct sounds, as well as enjoy outstanding landscapes while discovering a complex ecosystem. HIGHLIGHTS: Discover local biodiversity Enjoy amazing views and landscapes Observe the wildlife in detail using optical equipment Unlock the History details beyond the Cultural heritage of this region.

What's included

  • Insurances
  • Binoculars
  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation, in Olhão area
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Nature Park Centre entrance fee, in Quinta de Marim
  • Fauna & Flora field guides
  • Birds field guide
  • Local nature guide
  • Telescope

Meeting and pickup

Pickup available, or meet at the start point

Start point

The meeting point is at the Olhão’s Aldi supermarket car park.

Start point

The meeting point is at the Olhão’s train station.

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

  1. After we have picked you up from your accommodation, we drive to the Ria Formosa Nature Park restricted area of Quinta de Marim, which functions as the headquarters of the Nature Park. Then you get to enjoy a pleasant and easy walk of roughly 6 km passing through several habitats existing in this wetlands system like a pine forest, dunes, Mediterranean shrublands, lagoons, sandbanks and intertidal mudflats. You will be amazed by the outstanding views and landscapes of the lagoons, islands and intricated channels. In this half day walk you will discover many native flowers and plants of this region, and experience some of its fragrancies and tastes. Observe several species of birds, some crustaceous, butterflies and dragonflies. Find out about local mammals and reptiles. You will also have the opportunity to visit the nature exhibitions at the Ria Formosa Nature Park headquarters. Learn how the layers of civilization have always relied on the Ria Formosa as a life support provider.

    4hAdmission included

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable shoes, bring a hat and protective clothing for sun or rain, according to the weather conditions.
  • Bring a reusable water container/bottle with water
  • The use of sun block is recommended
  • This experience requires reasonable weather conditions. If the experience is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If the experience is cancelled owing to low numbers, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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