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10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Central Portugal That You Shouldn't Miss
1. Centro De Recuperacao Do Lobo Iberico
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
The Iberian Wolf Recovery Centre (IWRC) is a sanctuary for wolves who are unable to survive in the wild. It was started in 1987 with the objective of providing a suitable environment and safe haven for wolves. While providing its resident wolves with the best available care, the IWRC aims to create awareness of the wolf in its natural state as well as in captivity. In the visits you will have the opportunity to learn more about the iberian wolf: the biology, ecology, behaviour and pack life, and the threats that face this elusive predator. The enclosures that the wolves occupy are large and densely vegetated and therefore we cannot guarantee their observation. The IWRC is open to the public for guided visits on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. All visits are subject to booking. The visits are made on foot through the public portion of the sanctuary and take about 90 minutes. Visiting hours: Winter (October to April) visits at 3:00pm and 4:30pm Summer (May to September) visits at 4:00pm and 6:00pm Visits are held in Portuguese. Bilingual visits are possible but are subject to booking and occur at 4:30pm in the winter and 6:00pm in the summer.
Reviewed By Ellen_and_Pedro - Antwerp, Belgium
Do not expect to get up close and personal with the wolves, this is a sanctuary and they are wild animals. But by visiting the sanctuary you are definitely supporting a good cause, propagate education about the Iberian wolf and if you're lucky you can see one of the residents. We loved the tour. It was interesting, all our questions were answered and the guide was a true lover of nature. You not only learn about wolves but also about their habitat and the myths that surround them. As a bonus we saw one wolf from afar and one from quite close by. They are beautiful creatures and we can only hope they get the protection they deserve.
2. Borboletario Tropical
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By elianaVasconcelos - Sao Joao da Madeira, Portugal
I visited this Butterfly place last Saturday, and I loved it, it is just two rooms, the space isn´t very big, but the guide was a specialist in the matter. he knew what he was talking about, it was supper interesting, and the room was amazing, I felt like I was in the tropics, surrounded by amazing big butterflies flying around us, and this amazing flora. I just loved it.
3. Faia Brava Reserve
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
The Faia Brava Reserve is a private protected area in NE Portugal, managed by the Associacao Transumancia and Natureza (ATN) and dedicated to the protection of the Vultures, Eagles and other birds that breed in these cliffs of the river Coa. Possible activities include hiking, biking, bird-watching, nature and landscape photography, and sessions in the vulture hide during spring and summer.
4. Ecopista de Porto de Mos
5. Parque Natural da Serra de Sao Mamede
6. Penha Garcia
7. Falcoaria Real
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Z8747YNsonias
We visited Falcoaria while staying at Salvaterra Country House following the host's suggestion. We had never heard about the history of the hunting functions of Falcons through the ages and would never guess it still is something useful nowadays. The museum is well organized, and the guide is knowledgable, polite, engaging and very professional. We do appreciate a guided tour.
8. Poco da Cesta - praia fluvial de Casal Novo
9. Covao Dos Conchos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 792MarkM - Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ignore all other posts regarding distance. From the Capark at Lagao Comprida, it's a 4.7km walk to Cavao Dos Conchos, i.e. 9.4km round trip. Easy walk no need for serious hiking boots, I did it in running shoes (trainers for US folks).To start go to the left of the small cafe/bar/shop next to the dam and follow the dirt road to the left and behind the shop. The road continues to Cavao Dos Conchos. You'll know you're on the right path when you come to a private house overlooking the lake after roughly 1km. Note at the Covao Dos Conchos don't panic if you can't see the drain at first, you need to cross both dams and walk another 25m to the left then it miraculously appears :)
10. Cascata de Rio de Mouros
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