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Just an hour north of Lisbon lies the Costa de Prata, Portugal’s 'Silver Coast', with its endless miles of wide, sandy beaches, hidden coves and Atlantic rollers. It’s a perfect holiday location, but without crowds of tourists, and it also offers a delightfully rich, eclectic range of wildlife experiences. A ferry trip to the Berlengas Islands, 10km offshore, provides the chance to see seabirds such as Cory’s Shearwater. Inland, the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains simply brims with butterflies and wild flowers, while the marshes and lagoons of the coast are excellent for birds such as Flamingoes. Meanwhile, the remarkably well-preserved footprints of dinosaurs remind us that this place was also good for wildlife over 100 million years ago.

  • Relaxing holiday on unspoilt 'Silver Coast' north of Lisbon
  • Visit by ferry to the Berlengas Islands for endemic plants
  • Rich coast for seabirds, such as Shearwaters and Gannets
  • Chance of seeing highly localised Carbonell’s Wall Lizard
  • Excellent variety of butterflies and flowers inland at Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains
  • Wetlands nearby hold Flamingoes and Purple Swamphen
  • See dinosaur footprints
  • Led by expert local guide
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The far south-western corner of Europe offers much for the naturalist, yet Portugal is a country so often overlooked in favour of the larger landmass of neighbouring Spain.

Southern Portugal has a rich culture and history, reflected in the fine Moorish architecture, excellent cuisine and wines. The near medieval subsistence agriculture of the Alentejo valleys, where ploughing with mules is the norm, provides a rich contrast to the 20th century bustle of the Algarve coast!

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The coastline to the north of Lisbon is known as the ‘Silver Coast’ and is a most rewarding region to explore, especially for those enjoying both wildlife and scenic landscapes. On this holiday we will be based just outside the historic city of Peniche, a base that offers the all-round naturalist an exciting and varied holiday – one that we will enjoy at a leisurely pace. The city is built on a granite peninsula which juts dramatically out into the Atlantic and is fringed by white sandy beaches and rolling surf.

Our tour will be led by Fernado Romão, an expert local naturalist who has a great passion for his region’s wildlife. With him, we will enjoy relaxed daily outings in search of a wealth of birds, butterflies and flowers. One such excursion will be to the Berlengas Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where Cory’s Shearwaters and Madeiran Storm-petrels breed and such endemic plants as Armeria berlengensis and Pulicaria microcephala can be found. The Carbonell’s Wall Lizard may also be seen here ... and when not totally absorbed by the natural history, we can savour the impressive views around us and the ancient Baptista Fortress. Inland, the Aire and Candeeiros Natural Parks offer botanically-rich limestone ridges which hold a wealth of flowers and butterflies. Arabis sadina and Narcissus calcicola are just two of the special plants to be found here, while Iberian Marbled White and African Grass Blue will be amongst the butterfly species we'll look for. Booted Eagle, Hoopoe and Golden Oriole breed locally, and lagoons hold Greater Flamingoes and Spoonbills. At nearby Tornada's Marsh, Black-winged Kite and Purple Swamphen are both possible and Bluethroats are sometimes seen during migration.

This region is also famous for its palaeontology, and in the Lourinhã Museum we may learn a little of the notable dinosaur discoveries made here. Whatever your interest in the natural world, there is sure to be much to enjoy in this area, and with wonderful scenery, excellent local cuisine and time to unwind, we are sure you will enjoy a fascinating, yet relaxing, Portuguese holiday.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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A 25-minute stroll into town will allow guests to sample the delights of the local restaurants and cuisine. Bear in mind the walk back to the Residencial will be uphill, although taxis are available should you wish to ride back to the hotel each evening. The fare is around ten euros each way. 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This base allows easy access to both the extensive wetlands of the central Algarve and the steppes of the Alentejo. 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The hotel serves delicious buffet-style breakfasts, which can be enjoyed either in the restaurant or on the terrace whilst watching the river flow by. The hotel also offers an outdoor pool, where one can cool off and relax after an exciting day spent exploring the region. 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Set in a two-acre garden beside a beautiful lake and surrounded by unspoilt countryside teeming with local wildlife, this small and intimate hotel was designed to accommodate the keen naturalist. A warm welcome and comfortable rooms await, with a homely atmosphere and delicious local fare. 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The hotel is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the Marina and centre of Funchal. There are two ocean-front pools, a lovely mature garden, three stylish bars and two restaurants serving a range of traditional Madeiran and international fare. The hotel also has private access to the sea. 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The hotel has been lovingly created by biologists Ana and Antonio, both of whom are heavily involved with the re-wildling at the nearby Faia Brava reserve, and have an incredible knowledge of the wildlife and habitat to be found there. Ana has permission to take guests out after dark to enjoy a private night time tour to see the famous rock engravings. The hotel itself has been created from a cluster of the citadel’s old houses and the ancient cistern which supplied the citadel with water. Today, the latter has been converted into a small swimming pool that sits within the hotel terrace and, like many of the rooms, enjoys spectacular views over the village and surrounding countryside. Rooms are very comfortable and tastefully decorated in a traditional style with modern flair. 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Go Slow in Portugal

Tour Code: PRT13

A relaxing 8-day holiday to Portugal’s ‘Silver Coast’ in search of the region's birds, butterflies and flowers.

£1,895

Flight Inclusive

£1,595

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

804kg CO2e

With International Flights

323.8kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • Relaxing holiday on unspoilt 'Silver Coast' north of Lisbon
  • Visit by ferry to the Berlengas Islands for endemic plants
  • Rich coast for seabirds, such as Shearwaters and Gannets
  • Chance of seeing highly localised Carbonell’s Wall Lizard
  • Excellent variety of butterflies and flowers inland at Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains
  • Wetlands nearby hold Flamingoes and Purple Swamphen
  • See dinosaur footprints
  • Led by expert local guide

Summary

The coastline to the north of Lisbon is known as the ‘Silver Coast’ and is a most rewarding region to explore, especially for those enjoying both wildlife and scenic landscapes. On this holiday we will be based just outside the historic city of Peniche, a base that offers the all-round naturalist an exciting and varied holiday – one that we will enjoy at a leisurely pace. The city is built on a granite peninsula which juts dramatically out into the Atlantic and is fringed by white sandy beaches and rolling surf.

Our tour will be led by Fernado Romão, an expert local naturalist who has a great passion for his region’s wildlife. With him, we will enjoy relaxed daily outings in search of a wealth of birds, butterflies and flowers. One such excursion will be to the Berlengas Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where Cory’s Shearwaters and Madeiran Storm-petrels breed and such endemic plants as Armeria berlengensis and Pulicaria microcephala can be found. The Carbonell’s Wall Lizard may also be seen here ... and when not totally absorbed by the natural history, we can savour the impressive views around us and the ancient Baptista Fortress. Inland, the Aire and Candeeiros Natural Parks offer botanically-rich limestone ridges which hold a wealth of flowers and butterflies. Arabis sadina and Narcissus calcicola are just two of the special plants to be found here, while Iberian Marbled White and African Grass Blue will be amongst the butterfly species we'll look for. Booted Eagle, Hoopoe and Golden Oriole breed locally, and lagoons hold Greater Flamingoes and Spoonbills. At nearby Tornada's Marsh, Black-winged Kite and Purple Swamphen are both possible and Bluethroats are sometimes seen during migration.

This region is also famous for its palaeontology, and in the Lourinhã Museum we may learn a little of the notable dinosaur discoveries made here. Whatever your interest in the natural world, there is sure to be much to enjoy in this area, and with wonderful scenery, excellent local cuisine and time to unwind, we are sure you will enjoy a fascinating, yet relaxing, Portuguese holiday.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly Lisbon
Days
2 - 7
Explore the 'Silver Coast'
Day
8
Fly London
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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£1,895

Land Only

£1,595

Single Supplement

£295

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader
Fernando Romão
Fernando Romão
Since an early age, Fernando has been interested in wildlife, with a special interest in birdwatching.
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Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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