Bird Watching & Historical Tour
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• The natural beauty and wildlife in the Ria Formosa
• Excellent both for keen birdwatchers and simple nature lovers
• Private boat tour with local driver
• Perspective on the ecological and sustainable activities of the local people
• Excellent opportunities for nature and holiday photos
Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English
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- Driver/Guide
- Entry/Admission - Ria Formosa Natural Park
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Largo José Pires Padinha 148, 8800-346 Tavira, Portugal
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70786P17- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by adult
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is smart casual
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70786P17
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- Largo José Pires Padinha 148, 8800-346 Tavira, Portugal
- 1This 1,3h Bird Watching and Historical Tour in the Ria Formosa Natural Park is a delight for both keen birdwatchers and simple nature lovers. You’ll get to see the natural beauty and wildlife, and the ecological and sustainable activities of the local people, with excellent opportunities for great holiday pics! Definitely a birdwatchers' paradise, the Ria Formosa Natural Park is recognised as an important wetland with exceptional ecosystems for bird life. It is a true sanctuary of nature and a privileged location to birdwatching, being a feeding station and nesting site for migratory and resident species. On this tour we will be looking for the birds, and get to see the ecological and sustainable activities of the Ria Formosa, as the salt extraction, using methods which are 2000 years old, the colourful fleet of boats with traditional fishing artefacts, and the seafood shellfish gatherers. You don't have to be an expert! You just have to enjoy and try to observe the many beautiful and fascinating birds, not to mention all the other wildlife we see along the way. Sign up for this relaxing, stimulating and educational adventure and bring back photos and memories of this beautiful landscape that will last a lifetime!
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- Dannyvb0 contributionsWalking around in TaviraTavira is named the venice of the Algarve. The different highlights to visit are all mentioned on tripadvisor. But for us it s not really spectacular. Our overall impression on Tavira ... there s not so much to see. This is a place for a beach and swimming pool holiday and not to visit cultural or architectural "highlights".Written 4 July 2024
- Christine D0 contributionsJoseph AlgarveI posted asking for recommendations and chose Joseph Algarve , great choice. Beautiful clean car charming driver and a nice smooth drive , I booked a return and can not fault the service. 35 euros each way bargin Most importantly I felt safe thoroughly recommendWritten 5 March 2023
- 188charlesr0 contributionsSummer holidayWe stayed in the Monica Isabella beach. We went self catering as we're read the reviews on the food we're not good. To be fair they were right. As for the rooms perfect. Carla on reception is amazing, friendly and very helpful. On the BEACH Praia dos Alemaes we met Monica and Nuno who own a section of the sun loungers on the beach. ( The CHEAPEST on the beach) They have a bar with very reasonable prices. They are so friendly and funny. They also recommended some good places to eat and see. Nicest people ever. Friends for ever. We did a boat trip to the caves, bbq on a secluded beach with a Dj. Absolutely brilliant had a ball. Some restaurants not so good so choose wisely. For us Urban Pizza was the best. They do a good variety and food is delicious and very reasonable. Overall very good relaxing holiday. You have the old town and new town. New Town is crazy but the old town is great. Beautiful atmosphere, restaurants, shops, bars all you want. But for us meeting Monica and Nuno on the beach was great. They are privately owned small business but they give you everything. Definitely the place to go. They are in between Hotel Monica Isabelle and the old town beautiful walk. We will meet again.Written 26 June 2022
- kkirksilva0 contributionsWe enjoyed every minute of itVery well organized. Easy walking in low lying coastal Algarve, staying in the same hotel throughout. We enjoyed having the same driver, Antonio, for airport transfers and journeys to the start of daily walks. A suggestion for us Americans - if you included miles along with km.Written 18 September 2019
- jonasdexter0 contributionsvery relaxingWe took the tour on a cloudy day since it was a bit cold for the beach, and it was a great choice. The driver didn't speak much English but we manage to communicate. The Rio Formosa is absolutely stunning. We recommendWritten 29 July 2019
- gellers_son0 contributionsFamily tripWe chose this tour because it had an historical accent, although a bit afraid that the kids would get bored. But that wasn't the case, our guide Liliana was very friendly and made sure they were involved and interested. It's was a nice tour, we had a bit of time to actually see the places, not just sitting on the van.Written 21 July 2019
- son1amartin0 contributionsLovely tourA great introduction to the Algarve countryside, totally different from our previous experiences. My folks loved it!Written 19 July 2019
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