Discover Portugal’s rich bird diversity with a private guided tour at Companhia das Lezírias. Witness migratory and resident species in a unique wetland habitat, all while enjoying an eco-friendly vehicle ride.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness needed, accessible for most visitors
Wildlife
History
The wetland area has been a crucial part of local ecology for centuries, playing a key role in regional biodiversity conservation.
Conservation
The site actively participates in wetland preservation programs and promotes sustainable ecotourism, minimizing its environmental impact.
Companhia das Lezírias
Discover Portugal’s rich bird diversity with a private guided tour at Companhia das Lezírias. Witness migratory and resident species in a unique wetland habitat, all while enjoying an eco-friendly vehicle ride.
Companhia das Lezírias is a nature-focused operator based in Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon, offering a range of guided and self-guided experiences that highlight the Tejo estuary and EVOA lagoons.
The organization runs year-round birdwatching activities, including short private visits (1.5 hours), three-hour private tours, guided searches for flamingos, and longer itineraries such as the eight-hour Grand Tour Aves, Vinho e Cortiça. Guided access frequently uses electric vehicles for comfortable, low-impact travel across lagoon and observatory areas. Self-guided visitors can use dedicated infrastructure at EVOA: four observatories, three photography hides, and multiple viewpoints for independent exploration.
Tours such as “Tour na Lezíria: Dos Arrozais ao Estuário” highlight seasonal landscape changes, rice-field ecology, and local horseback work by cowboys. The Grand Tour includes estuary viewing, a crossing of the Vasco da Gama Bridge, wine tasting at Catapereiro, and EVOA lagoon visits. The on-site Entrada Exposição is an immersive exhibit composed of 20 interactive modules that present the Tejo estuary’s habitats, migratory patterns, and conservation challenges through visuals and authentic sounds.
Selected tours offer practical transport from Vila Franca de Xira or Braço de Prata. Guided tours include personalized guidance in electric vehicles and on-foot options, ensuring comfortable access to habitats, seasonal bird migrations, and photographic opportunities across varied Lezíria landscapes. Booking and schedules are available through official channels and partners.
Tours Offered
9
Guided and self-guided experiences
Observatories
4
Year-round birdwatching viewpoints
Photo Hides
3
Dedicated wildlife photography hides
Exhibit Modules
20
Interactive Tejo estuary displays
Book a private birdwatching tour, join a full-day Grand Tour, or explore EVOA independently — discover flamingos, lagoons, and the living landscape of Companhia das Lezírias.
Wear layered clothing
Birdwatching can involve different weather conditions, so dress in layers to stay comfortable.
Bring binoculars
A good pair of binoculars enhances your ability to see distant bird species.
Use a bird guide app
Helps identify species quickly and enhances the birdwatching experience.
Arrive early in the day
Bird activity peaks in the early morning, increasing your chances of sightings.
Binoculars
Allows for detailed viewing of distant birds, enriching the experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides comfort during the vehicle ride and any walking in the wetlands.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Helps stay comfortable in varying weather conditions.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Bird guidebook or app
Helps with quick species identification and learning.