Half Day at Ria Formosa

Choose a morning or afternoon guided birdwatching tour around the Ria Formosa saltpans and lagoons, where diverse habitats attract flamingos, ducks, waders and reedbed species. The morning route visits saltpans, lagoons and a hide overlooking breeding Purple Swamphens and Little Bitterns, with reedbed song and sightings on a golf-course walk. The afternoon option focuses on coastal saltpans near Tavira, ideal for waders and gulls. Transport between the meeting point and sites is provided in the operator’s vehicle.

• A professional guide
• A checklist
• Use of field guides
• A drink during or at the end of the day
• All driving between meeting point and sites