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The skipper is your biologist guide and we can provide you binoculars and the catalogue of birds.
BirdWatching In Ria – Fuzeta: Some of the most interesting species that we often observe in Ria Formosa are the black-necked grebe (podiceps nigricollis), the spoonbill (platalea leucorodia), oystercatcher (haematopus ostralegus), flamingo (phoenicopterus roseus), bar-tailed godwit (limosa lapponica), mediterranean gull (larus melanocephalus), cormorant (phalacrocorax carbo), little egret (egretta garzetta), grey heron (ardea cinerea), white stork (ciconia ciconia), among others.
Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of Portugal’s most important protected wetlands designated as a Ramsar site and one of the 7 Wounders of Portugal. This Natural Reserve of special protection covers an area of 14.000 hectares protected by a complex web of sand barriers and dunes that extents for 60 kilometers along the coast and host in a regular basis more than 20,000 waterbirds especially during winter time.
This is a crucial spot for migrant’s birds from or to Africa. More than 200 species of birds can be seen in a day on diverse habitats such as dunes, open water, inter-tidal mudflats, salt marshes, salt pans, reed beds, lagoons and pine woods.
Particularly rich in wader species and passerines, this is a great place to see rare and localized species that cannot be found anywhere else in Portugal, like Purple Swamp-hen and Little Bittern.
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There are over 270 different species of birds that have been spotted in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. This makes it a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. Amongst the resident birds, you can find common ones such as the European Robin and the Great Tit. However, there are also some more unusual residents, such as the Iberian Chiffchaff and the Eurasian Hoopoe.
In addition to the resident birds, there are also a number of migratory birds that pass through the park. These include species such as the Common Rosefinch and the Spectacled Warbler. In total, there have been over 500 different species of birds recorded in the park. This makes it one of the most important birding sites in Portugal.
If you're interested in seeing some of the birds that call the Natural Park of Ria Formosa home, then there are a number of guided birdwatching tours that operate in the area. These tours will take you to some of the best spots for birdwatching, and you'll be able to learn more about the different species that you might see.
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Seahorses Observation. In the Ria Formosa Natural Park lives the largest seahorses community in the world. Here you have your unique opportunity to observe these amazing creatures behavior on their natural environment.
2 hours
Kayaks – Fuzeta. Rent a kayak and get to know the Ria Formosa Natural Park. 1/2 kayaks available for rent from one hour till 4 hours.
2 hours 2 minutes
Romantic Dinner for Two on a Sailboat – Surprise your loved one with a special dinner on an anchored sailboat in one of the lagoons of Ria Formosa.
2 hours
Octopus Route – Tavira – 4Hours Boat Trip – On this tour you will discover all of Ria Formosa area in Tavira, visit Quatro-Águas (Four Waters) location of an old tuna factory knowned as Arraial Ferreira Neto…
4 hours
Flamingo Route – Tavira – 2 Hours Boat Trip – During this tour you will be able to observe the different species of birds that make the Salinas (salt farms) their shelter area.
2 hours
Tavira Route – 2Hours Boat Trip – Departing from the harbour at the village of Cabanas, we head towards the Tavira inlet before we reach the Island of Tavira…
2 hours
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