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This popular spring wildlife holiday in Portugal is timed to get the best from this beautiful region's rich flora and diverse range of migratory birds. From the cliffs, dunes, saltpans and heaths of the Algarve to the Cork Oak forests of the Monchique Hills and the wide open grass plains of the Alentejo, we will encounter much of interest and wonder. Our tour starts in the beautiful hilltop town of Mertola, with its Roman ruins and spectacular Moorish castle. From here we enjoy stunning flower-filled plains and some of Europe's most exciting birding, before finishing our holiday with four nights in Sagres, exploring the varied habitats of the south-western tip of the continent.

  • 2-centre holiday combining the sunny Algarve with the magnificent steppes of the Alentejo
  • Explore the region's Cork Oak forests, steppe grasslands & abundant coastal habitats
  • Great and Little Bustards, Iberian Magpies, Cinereous Vulture & Black-winged Kite
  • Bee-eaters, Rollers, shrikes, larks & more
  • Peonies, cistuses & numerous orchid species
  • A wealth of reptiles, butterflies & other insects
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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 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. This holiday is timed to get the best from this beautiful region’s rich flora and diverse range of breeding and migratory birds at, what is coincidentally, one of the most pleasant times of the year weatherwise. From the windswept cliffs, dunes and heaths of the west coast to the marshes and saltpans of the south, and from the Cork Oak forests of the Monchique Hills to the wide open grass plains and parkland of the Alentejo, we will encounter much of interest and wonder. All the time we will be immersed in the rich culture and history of southern Portugal, which is reflected in the fine Moorish architecture, excellent cuisine and wines, and rich contrasts from the 20th century bustle of the Algarve coast to the near medieval subsistence agriculture of the Alentejo valleys, where ploughing with mules is the norm.

Our tour starts in the beautiful hilltop town of Mertola, with its Roman ruins and spectacular Moorish castle. Perched high above the Guadiana River, Mertola offers fine opportunities to explore both the stunning flower-studded plains around Casto Verde — where we hope to see both Great and Little Bustards, Stone Curlew and numerous Montagu’s Harriers — and the rugged, seldom explored savannah country towards the Spanish border, where we might encounter Black-shouldered Kite, Black Vulture, Great Spotted Cuckoo and Black-bellied Sandgrouse. Oscillated Lizards, the largest European lizard, are common in this area, and the rivers are full of terrapins and water snakes.

One of the highlights during our 3-night stay at Mertola might be a journey north to the spectacular gorge and waterfall in the Guadiana valley at Pulo do Lobo, where Black Stork and Bonelli’s Eagle have bred. Mertola itself has a large colony of Lesser Kestrels and the sight of several dozen of these beautiful birds wheeling around in the evening sky above the castle and 14th century Franciscan convent is something to be remembered.

During the second part of our holiday we will be based for four nights in Sagres at the wonderful Memmo Baleeira Hotel, situated just a stone’s throw from a fort which served as Henry the Navigator’s 15th century School of Navigation. Comfortable, clean rooms are enhanced by a breathtaking modern design and, with outstanding views over the Sagres coastline, this hotel provides a relaxing and charming retreat.

Driving east, along the Algarve coast from Sagres, dunes, heathland, pine woodland and valley farmland will provide excellent botanising in delightful surroundings. Local birds should include Bee-eaters, Shorttoed Eagles, Nightingales, Red-rumped Swallows, Woodchat Shrikes, Cirl Buntings and many more. We will visit various sites along the west coast, including the dramatic Cape St. Vincent, the southwestern extremity of Europe, with its towering cliffs complete with Choughs and Peregrines, and the nearby Sagres Point which offers us the chance to enjoy an extraordinary limestone flora, resident Blue Rock Thrushes and Thekla Larks, and the aforementioned Henry the Navigator’s 15th century School of Navigation.

The Algarve coast has suffered much from development for the tourism industry over recent decades, but a few outstanding coastal marshes still remain. One such is the Quinta da Rocha near Portimão. Here there is a bird observatory and field centre poised on a picturesque peninsula covered in almond and olive groves, scrubland and pine woodland, and sandwiched between two small river estuaries. The range of plants and animals to be encountered here is huge. Mirror and Tongue Orchids, asphodels and broomrapes abound. Bee-eaters, Hoopoes and Woodchat Shrikes are everywhere. Black-winged Stilts and Kentish Plovers breed on the marshes which ring to their calls and to the songs of Short-toed Larks, Fan-tailed Warblers and Yellow Wagtails. We will spend a rewarding day here, rounded off with an evening visit to the spectacular cliffs and stacks of Ponta da Piedade that house a large colony of Cattle and Little Egrets.

Such are some of the delights of southern Portugal in spring that, by the end of this holiday, we are sure, like many of our tour leaders, you will be truly under the spell of this charming country.

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A two-centre holiday. Three nights in a traditional Pensao in the delightful, cobbled hilltop town of Mertola; four nights in a very comfortable hotel overlooking the harbour in Sagres. All rooms with private facilities.

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All food included in the price.

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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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An 8-day holiday of botanical and birdwatching walks and excursions in the hills, steppes, woodlands and coastal wetlands of southern Portugal.

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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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Spring in Southern Portugal

Tour Code: PRT04

An 8-day holiday of botanical and birdwatching walks and excursions in the hills, steppes, woodlands and coastal wetlands of southern Portugal.

£2,095

Flight Inclusive

£1,795

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

1633kg CO2e

With International Flights

597.1kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • 2-centre holiday combining the sunny Algarve with the magnificent steppes of the Alentejo
  • Explore the region's Cork Oak forests, steppe grasslands & abundant coastal habitats
  • Great and Little Bustards, Iberian Magpies, Cinereous Vulture & Black-winged Kite
  • Bee-eaters, Rollers, shrikes, larks & more
  • Peonies, cistuses & numerous orchid species
  • A wealth of reptiles, butterflies & other insects

Summary

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. This holiday is timed to get the best from this beautiful region’s rich flora and diverse range of breeding and migratory birds at, what is coincidentally, one of the most pleasant times of the year weatherwise. From the windswept cliffs, dunes and heaths of the west coast to the marshes and saltpans of the south, and from the Cork Oak forests of the Monchique Hills to the wide open grass plains and parkland of the Alentejo, we will encounter much of interest and wonder. All the time we will be immersed in the rich culture and history of southern Portugal, which is reflected in the fine Moorish architecture, excellent cuisine and wines, and rich contrasts from the 20th century bustle of the Algarve coast to the near medieval subsistence agriculture of the Alentejo valleys, where ploughing with mules is the norm.

Our tour starts in the beautiful hilltop town of Mertola, with its Roman ruins and spectacular Moorish castle. Perched high above the Guadiana River, Mertola offers fine opportunities to explore both the stunning flower-studded plains around Casto Verde — where we hope to see both Great and Little Bustards, Stone Curlew and numerous Montagu’s Harriers — and the rugged, seldom explored savannah country towards the Spanish border, where we might encounter Black-shouldered Kite, Black Vulture, Great Spotted Cuckoo and Black-bellied Sandgrouse. Oscillated Lizards, the largest European lizard, are common in this area, and the rivers are full of terrapins and water snakes.

One of the highlights during our 3-night stay at Mertola might be a journey north to the spectacular gorge and waterfall in the Guadiana valley at Pulo do Lobo, where Black Stork and Bonelli’s Eagle have bred. Mertola itself has a large colony of Lesser Kestrels and the sight of several dozen of these beautiful birds wheeling around in the evening sky above the castle and 14th century Franciscan convent is something to be remembered.

During the second part of our holiday we will be based for four nights in Sagres at the wonderful Memmo Baleeira Hotel, situated just a stone’s throw from a fort which served as Henry the Navigator’s 15th century School of Navigation. Comfortable, clean rooms are enhanced by a breathtaking modern design and, with outstanding views over the Sagres coastline, this hotel provides a relaxing and charming retreat.

Driving east, along the Algarve coast from Sagres, dunes, heathland, pine woodland and valley farmland will provide excellent botanising in delightful surroundings. Local birds should include Bee-eaters, Shorttoed Eagles, Nightingales, Red-rumped Swallows, Woodchat Shrikes, Cirl Buntings and many more. We will visit various sites along the west coast, including the dramatic Cape St. Vincent, the southwestern extremity of Europe, with its towering cliffs complete with Choughs and Peregrines, and the nearby Sagres Point which offers us the chance to enjoy an extraordinary limestone flora, resident Blue Rock Thrushes and Thekla Larks, and the aforementioned Henry the Navigator’s 15th century School of Navigation.

The Algarve coast has suffered much from development for the tourism industry over recent decades, but a few outstanding coastal marshes still remain. One such is the Quinta da Rocha near Portimão. Here there is a bird observatory and field centre poised on a picturesque peninsula covered in almond and olive groves, scrubland and pine woodland, and sandwiched between two small river estuaries. The range of plants and animals to be encountered here is huge. Mirror and Tongue Orchids, asphodels and broomrapes abound. Bee-eaters, Hoopoes and Woodchat Shrikes are everywhere. Black-winged Stilts and Kentish Plovers breed on the marshes which ring to their calls and to the songs of Short-toed Larks, Fan-tailed Warblers and Yellow Wagtails. We will spend a rewarding day here, rounded off with an evening visit to the spectacular cliffs and stacks of Ponta da Piedade that house a large colony of Cattle and Little Egrets.

Such are some of the delights of southern Portugal in spring that, by the end of this holiday, we are sure, like many of our tour leaders, you will be truly under the spell of this charming country.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly to Faro and transfer to Mertola
Days
2 - 3
Birdwatching and botanising excursions from Mertola
Days
4 - 7
Birdwatching and botanising excursions from Sagres
Day
8
Transfer to Faro, and fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All food included in the price.

Accommodation

A two-centre holiday. Three nights in a traditional Pensao in the delightful, cobbled hilltop town of Mertola; four nights in a very comfortable hotel overlooking the harbour in Sagres. All rooms with private facilities.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£2,095

Land Only

£1,795

Single Supplement

£450

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 Leaders
Mike Crewe
Mike Crewe
Born and raised in Oxford, Mike has lived most of his life in East Anglia, with a short stint in West Sussex and a spell in the USA.
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Glyn Evans
Glyn Evans
Glyn has been a bird watcher since he found a Waxwing on his way to school, aged eight.
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Flight Inclusive

£2,095

Land Only

£1,795

Single Supplement

£450

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.

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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Why Naturetrek?

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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