Join Algarve Nature Tours for a half-day birdwatching adventure through Ria Formosa's diverse wetlands. Discover rare species and learn about the park's unique habitat from expert guides.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Average fitness; walking on flat terrain for extended periods
Wildlife
History
Ria Formosa has been a vital part of Portugal’s biodiversity since the 13th century, serving as a natural barrier and bird habitat for centuries.
Conservation
The park is actively managed to preserve its delicate ecosystems, with a focus on sustainable tourism and habitat restoration.
Algarve Nature Tours
Join Algarve Nature Tours for a half-day birdwatching adventure through Ria Formosa's diverse wetlands. Discover rare species and learn about the park's unique habitat from expert guides.
Algarve Nature Tours is a Faro-based activity provider offering a broad range of guided and self-guided experiences across the Algarve. The company organizes nature-focused adventures — including scuba diving introductions, multiple birdwatching trips, coastal and mountain hikes, cultural walking tours, pottery workshops, horse riding and guided visits to local industries such as cork production and rock salt mines.
Tours originate from Faro, Faro District, and visit key Algarve destinations such as Sagres, Salgados lagoon, Ria Formosa and Albufeira. Several itineraries are led by local guides; select birdwatching experiences are highlighted by a seasoned guide with 30 years of field experience.
Offerings include both guided half-day trips (for example, birdwatching at Salgados lagoon and Ria Formosa) and full-day explorations (such as self-guided cycling from Sagres to Vila Real de Santo António). A mix of immersive cultural activities — like Olhão walking and lunch experiences, pottery workshops, and the Cork Factory guided tour — complements active options such as scuba diving baptism lessons and horse riding along the Albufeira coast.
Algarve Nature Tours provides practical local knowledge and structured itineraries that let visitors explore marine life, migratory birds, historic towns and traditional crafts. Booking information, meeting points and detailed trip descriptions are available through The Adventure Collective listings and the business’s public trip pages.
Location
Faro, Faro District
Base for tours across the Algarve
Tours Offered
18 tours
Scuba, birding, hiking, culture
Experienced Guide
30 years’ experience
On select birdwatching trips
Trip Types
Guided & Self-guided
Half-day and full-day options
Reserve a spot for scuba diving, birdwatching, hiking or a cultural walk — flexible guided and self-guided options available from Faro.
Bring binoculars
Make sure to bring a high-quality pair of binoculars for the best wildlife spotting experience.
Dress in layers
Weather can change quickly; dressing in layers helps you stay comfortable.
Wear sturdy shoes
Opt for waterproof, comfortable footwear suitable for walking on uneven terrain.
Use sun protection
Apply sunscreen and wear a hat to stay protected from sun exposure during the tour.
Binoculars
Essential for spotting distant birds clearly.
Field guide to Birds
Helpful for identifying species during the tour.
Sun hat
Provides shade during sunny days.
summer
Water bottle
Stay hydrated while walking through the wetlands.