Autumn Migration in South Portugal

Our local bird guide will also provide you with some insights on Portuguese and local culture and history.

Rates in September:

Person in a Twin Room (shared by 2 pp): € 1390 per person
Person in a Single Room: € 1619 per person
Person in a Twin Room with Sea View in Real Marina (shared by 2 pp): € 1445 per person
Person in a Single Room with Sea View in Real Marina: € 1727 per person

Rates in October:

Person in a Twin Room (shared by 2 pp): € 1360 per person
Person in a Single Room: € 1589 per person
Person in a Twin Room with Sea View in Real Marina (shared by 2 pp): € 1415 per person
Person in a Single Room with Sea View in Real Marina: € 1697 per person

What is included:

• 7 nights accommodation in BB (a rebuilt country village and a 5* Hotel)
• 6 lunches (pic-nic boxes or lunch in a local restaurant)
• Transport during stay
• Transfer on arrival and departure
• Professional Bird Guide
• Personal accidents/liability insurance

Optional:

• Dinner supplement: € 180

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This program is designed for September and October.

The Algarve is one of the most interesting and exciting regions in Southern Europe for birdwatching, mainly due to the diversity of habitats, presence of Iberian and Mediterranean species, fine weather all year round, spectacular landscapes, and rather short distances between hotspots.

Due to its strategic geographical location, South Portugal and it´s SW tip in particular, congregate a great diversity and abundance of migrant birds during the post breeding migration season, making it must in the European Natural Calendar.

In this two-based trip, we will explore the best hotspots of the region in this time of year, dedicate one morning to go out at sea in a pelagic trip, and make a day trip to Alentejo for something else entirely. Migration season is underway and we will try to keep things flexible for this is the time when anything can happen.

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• Seawatching in the cliffs of Cape St. Vincent, the mythical Southwest tip of mainland Europe.
• Pelagic trip: Looking for dolphins and seabirds in their natural habitat.
• Scanning the skies for migrant Eagles and Vultures, form the most iconic vantage point in Portuguese Ornithology.
• Roaming around Sagres peninsula searching for migrant birds, and waking up the next morning to realize which birds left and which arrived in the night.
• Walking through magnificent coastal valleys away from the most traditional birding itineraries, and paying attention to autumn wildflowers and passerines.
• Scrutinizing calm coastal wetlands thriving with life, in search of scarce species like Purple Swamphen and Glossy Ibis.
• Driving through endless gold and green fields looking for Great Bustard – the heaviest flying bird in the world – Little Bustard, Calandra Lark and Spanish Imperial Eagle.
• Enjoying the local Southern European residents like White Stork, Hoopoe, Sardinian, Dartford and Fan-tailed Warblers, Black Redstart, Blue Rock Thrush, Crested Tit and Azure-winged Magpie.

Important notes:

• September and October in South Portugal are mild months, generally sunny with temperatures between 15-25º C. Showers and grey skies can happen, but they never stay for long. The nights, however, can be cooler, and the wind can blow moderately especially in the evenings and early mornings.

• English guided Tour with a minimum of 6 participants.
• Flights not included.
• Transfer on arrival and departure from Faro Airport.