Duration: 2 hours

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Come along on a fantastic boat trip and have fun birdwatching in the Algarve. Considered the second most important wetland for aquatic birds in Portugal, Ria Formosa is one of the places to visit if you enjoy birding.

Join us on a 2 hour boat trip from Faro for birdwatching in Ria Formosa and discover the birds that inhabit this beautiful Nature Park. On this boat tour, we sail on secondary and shallow channels, allowing us excellent views of birds at short distances without disturbing them.

Ria Formosa is recognized for its biodiversity and ecological significance and is considered an IBA (Important Bird Area), being one of the most important wetlands for aquatic birds in Portugal. It’s an extraordinary birdwatching site in the Algarve, sheltering rare and threatened bird species. It’s also an important wintering ground for birds from northern and central Europe and a strategic stop-over point in the migration between Europe and Africa.

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On this 2 hour boat trip from Faro we go birdwatching in Ria Formosa.

This Ria Formosa bird watching tour gives these amazing animals the special attention they deserve. Join us for bird watching in the Algarve and observe birds like the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia), Little Egret (Egretta garzetta), and the Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia).

Waders are most abundant, especially during winter, although birds like the Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), the Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), and the Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) are a constant presence.

The trip continues towards the islands of the Natural Park, through oyster and clam farms, one of the most important economical activities in the Algarve. Here, you can also see interesting species such as the Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa), the Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus), and many more.

Towards the point where the lagoon meets the sea, we make a stop so you can enjoy this small slice of paradise. This is an important reproduction area for the Little Tern (Sterna albifrons) and the Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus). During wintertime, we often observe the Sandwich Tern (Sterna sandvicensis) and the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus).

As we head back to Faro, you will have many opportunities to observe other species while our boat sails slowly through the channels of this natural wonderland. Bird watching in Faro and the Algarve doesn’t get any more complete than this!

Includes

• 2 hour boat trip
• Disembark for 15 to 20 minutes in a Deserted beach
• Skipper
• Guidance by a local experienced birding tour guide
• Binoculars
• Life vests

Excludes

• Transfer
• Pick-up

We recommend:

• Casual clothes and comfortable shoes suitable for a boat trip,
• A wind-stopper and a waterproof coat, especially during autumn and winter,
• A bathing suit and a towel, especially during spring and summer,
• A rucksack or backpack to carry a small snack, sunglasses, hat, camera, and a good sun cream,
• Plenty of water to drink to avoid dehydration.