Adventure Details

Embark on a 2-hour boat adventure in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa with a knowledgeable biologist guide as your skipper, who will help you spot and identify a wide variety of resident and migratory bird species. Binoculars and a bird catalogue will be provided to enhance your experience. The Ria Formosa Natural Park is a protected wetland area in Portugal, recognized as a Ramsar site and one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal. Spanning 14,000 hectares along the coast, this diverse ecosystem is home to over 200 species of birds, making it a vital stopover for migratory birds traveling to and from Africa. The park's habitats include dunes, mudflats, salt marshes, lagoons, and pine woods, providing a rich environment for birdwatching. Visitors to Ria Formosa have the opportunity to observe rare and localized bird species, including the Purple Swamp-hen and Little Bittern, which are not commonly found elsewhere in Portugal. With its abundance of wader species and passerines, the park offers a unique and rewarding birdwatching experience in a stunning natural setting. - Explore the diverse bird species of the Ria Formosa Natural Park - Learn from a biologist guide and utilize provided binoculars - Discover rare and localized bird species not found elsewhere in Portugal TLDR: - 2-hour boat adventure in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa with a biologist guide - Explore over 200 bird species in diverse habitats - Spot rare and localized bird species like the Purple Swamp-hen and Little Bittern