Birdwatching in the Algarve is a growing industry
Portugal’s most visited tourist region, the sunny shores of the Algarve, brings thousands of tourists each year. Most of them come for the fun in the sun at the seaside, but there are also those who have other reasons for stopping by. Golf is the most practiced sport here, but there are also other activities that have an appeal. Birdwatching in the Algarve is a growing industry.
That’s right: hundreds of people choose to come here simply to observe the nature and to… look for birds. There are special birdwatching trips organized here and the landscape surely helps. The famous Algarve wetlands are home to some of the most outstanding species of birds on the continent. There are around 200 species of birds that inhabit these lands.
The Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of the most attractive spots for those willing to see the creatures in their quiet and beautiful habitat. Ria Formosa has been dubbed “the 7th natural wonder of Portugal”, being one of the most prominent of the European protected areas. Between 20.000 and 30.000 tourists choose to take guided tours of the Algarve, some of which are birdwatching trips, per year.
It would appear the best season for birdwatching and generally speaking, for exploring the amazing surroundings of the Algarve region, is spring. The weather then is mild, but warmer than in most parts of Europe, making a Portuguese trip the ultimate escape from the cold and monotony. Portugal is a target destination particularly to Western Europeans: the British, the Dutch, the French and Germans are the most avid travelers to the country of Fado. Portugal’s neighbour, Spain, also provides some of the tourist bulk.
If you wish to travel to this part of Europe, you can book an Algarve car rental and explore!
