Birding Weekend in Alentejo
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at the date of your choice with Jonathan, for 3 guests maximum
3 days birding tour, easy difficulty
reservation by credit card
or in 2 installments free of charge by bank transfer
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3 days in the sun birding in the Alentejo
Explore all the best birding hotspots in the Alentejo
Observe mythical bird species: Great Bustard, Lesser Kestrel, Spanish Eagle...
Learn with our passionate and experienced guide
Enjoy Alentejo gastronomy and relax in comfortable accommodation
Itinerary of our wildlife tour in Portugal
Meeting place : Lisbon airport
With its gentle hills with thousands of olive trees and cork oaks, the splendid Alentejo region is known for its ornithological richness, but also for the quality of its gastronomy and its wines.
After meeting you in Lisbon, we will either :
go birding in the Tagus Estuary, one of the best ornithological sites in Portugal for the incredible diversity of species that can be found there, in all seasons. . We will spend the whole day in the area, exploring 2 or even 3 areas of the estuary.
or go straight to the plains of Castro Verde.
Choice will be made depending or the season and the latest sightings.
⌂ Night in Alcochete or Mertola
For this second day, head for the arid plains of Castro Verde then the wooded region of Mertola, the two key sites for ornithology in Alentejo.
The Castro Verde region is home to the largest population of Great Bustards in the country. Also called Great Bustard, it is a mythical bird! One of the largest birds in the world capable of flight. We will also look for the little bustard, the calendered lark, or the single-banded sandgrouse.
The second part of the day will be dedicated to birding in Mertola. The environment being very different, the species of birds that we will be able to see will also be very different. The area is famous for species living in rocky and forested environments, and in particular birds of prey.
⌂ Night in Mertola
The last day of our birding trip to Alentejo will allow us to spend the start of the day in Mertola, then pass through the Castro Verde region on the way back.
We will focus in particular on the species that we would not have had the chance to observe the day before, and will make several stops to explore other good ornithological corners of the region.
Our birding tour will end in the middle of the afternoon.
End of the tour : Lisbon airport
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Contact us to pay only a 50% down payment by bank transfer.
You can book this tour as a private experience for 1 to 3 guests at the dates of your choice. We adapt to the needs and rhythm of your private group of family or friends. You have one of our guides just for you to give you 100% of his time and attention.
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Included
Your donation to the Salva Fauna Conservation Fund
Accommodation for 2 nights in double occupancy. Single occupancy with additional fee
Transportation during the tour
Meals during the tour
Immersion in nature
Great memories!
Not included
Transportation to and from Lisbon airport. Nevertheless, it can be arranged depending on your base location with a supplement. If you need help, feel free to write us so we can try to make it happen.
Drinks
Insurance.