Birdwatching in Portugal
Protected Areas in
Southern Portugal
Areas to visit:
Reserva Natural do Estuário do Tejo (RNET)
Reserva Natural da Lagoa de Santo André (RNLSA)
Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina (PNSACV)
Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana (PNVG)
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1:
Descent from Porto to the Tejo River in the evening. Sleep close to the RNET (Alcochete zone);
Day 2:
Birdwatching in the estuary. Walk through the reserve. Lunch at Alcochete and departure to Lagoa de Santo André;
Day 3:
Birdwatching in Lagoa de Santo André. Walk through the reserve. Lunch in the area and departure to Odemira;
Day 4:
Birdwatching in the Natural Park. Lunch in the area and departure to Mértola. 
Day 5:
Birdwatching. Walk in the Natural Park. Lunch in Mértola. Walk in the Natural Park and wildlife watching in the evening. Dinner in Mértola;
Day 6:
Birdwatching in Castro Verde. Return journey.
