Half Day Walking Tour in Ria Formosa Nature Park

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(29 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

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
Telescope
Local nature guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The pick up will be at the indicated start time. After the walk is finished, you will be dropped off at your accommodation, or anywhere else of your preference, in Olhão. For visitors staying outside Olhão, there are 2 meeting point options in Olhão. One option for a meeting point is at Olhão’s train station the other option is at Olhão Aldi supermarket car park.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
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    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.

    4 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by PerNatur - Nature Trails

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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Involves Animals
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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