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birding...Portugal Alentejo |
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Castro Verde plainsIn the heart of the Alentejo province, this area of vast rolling plains is famous for its steppe birds.
Frank McClintock
Books, CDs etcSee the Fatbirder Portugal page for fieldguies etc. to Portugal or the Iberian penninsular as a whole...
Travelling Birder 2002 [June] - Matt Halehttp://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/portugal/portugal14/PortJune2002.htmWhat follows is a list of the species seen on a five-day break with my non-birdwtaching partner to Portugal. The first two days were spent on family business, and as a result I had no time to go out with my bins. However on the 3rd day (June 2nd 2002) we headed out to the national park at Marvão. This is an absolutely fantastic place and is well worth a visit. Its bird life is also pretty stunning with many of the birds that are offered with the more usual trip to the Algarve and southern Alentejo. We only spent two days here coming back to London via Lisbon on the 4th; ideally birdwatchers would probably like to spend about 3 days here covering the national park thoroughly. Perhaps incorporating the area with a trip to the Algarve for Portuguese specialities that cannot be seen here, such as little and great bustards, purple swamp-hen and black-winged kite. If, like my your partner is a non-birder than Marvão is a perfect place to spend a break, as there are lots of archaeological sites and other fascinating areas to visit. And if any other reason was needed to visit Portugal, the outstanding food and wine should convince any body to spend some time in this wonderful country... 2007 [June] - John Knighthttp://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/Portugal/portugal-25/portugal-june-07.htm...Back to Alentejo, hoping for better views of the Bustards. No such luck, instead though I had three Black-Bellied Sandgrouse flying over the road near the bridge a couple of miles east of Castro Verde. Calandra Lark and Spanish Sparrow were also new for the trip, but no Black-Winged Kite...
Birding in Portugalhttp://www.birding-in-portugal.comBirding-in-portugal.com blends guided birdwatching throughout southern Portugal with a centralised location in a sparsely populated region of unique beauty. It's aim is to let you see the birds and countryside you wish to see and as much of them and it as possible, directing or taking you to places normally unfrequented by tourists. With its wealth of experience and flexibility of outlook it aims to satisfy any visitor to this wonderful region, whether they wish to have a guide or simply to birdwatch on their own... Birdwatching-Algarvehttp://www.birdwatching-algarve.com/Living in Central Algarve, right next to the beautifull Ria Formosa Natural Park, we can guide you through all Southern Portugal.Tours can be tailored to your individual needs – various itineraries and target species are possible – head out in search of your “lifer” and see the highlights of the season – nearly 100 different bird species can be seen on a day-tour.
Holiday Cottages - Evoramonte - Serra d`Ossahttp://www.cerrado-justino.nlSearching for a restful vacation at a great countryside, friendly people and characteristic culture? Visit the Alentejo in Portugal or possibly first and foremost our holiday cottages in Evoramonte. The centre of the Alentejo near Evora and other interesting cities.Enjoy the comfortable cottages Cerrado and Justino, provided with convenience and a large swimming pool. Take a walk on the virgin scenery, enjoy the animal life and flora. Get acquainted with the local food and get a taste of the divine wines. Monte das Semanas Farm Guesthouse - Alentejohttp://www.monte6marias.com/This is an ideal area for long walks, birdwatching and swimming in isolated lakes. Resident birds include hoopoes, buzzards, partridges, tree creepers among many others... Monte Horizonte Holiday Cottage - Santiago do Cacémhttp://www.montehorizonte.com/Monte Horizonte Holiday is located in the wonderful Alentejo region of Portugal at only 15 minutes from the beach and just five minutes of the historic city Santiago do Cacém. It is run completely on solar and wind energy.,, Monte Samoqueirohttp://www.montesamoqueiro.com/index_eng.htmMonte Samoqueiro is a traditional farmhouse, recently rebuilt and refurbished, it has kept its original charm and features - such as the well and outdoor oven. The three rooms available to our visitors have independent entrances from the rest of the house - as is typical of the South Alentejo region. The maximum capacity for six adults ensures a quiet and peaceful stay - no busy hotel corridors or noisy neighbours... just the sounds of nature to wake up to. is a traditional farmhouse, recently rebuilt and refurbished, it has kept its original charm and features - such as the well and outdoor oven. The three rooms available to our visitors have independent entrances from the rest of the house - as is typical of the South Alentejo region. The maximum capacity for six adults ensures a quiet and peaceful stay - no busy hotel corridors or noisy neighbours... just the sounds of nature to wake up to... Montecharola B&B - Lower Alentejohttp://www.MonteCharola.com/20 miles before the southernmost Algarve region starts the Alentejo sits it`s dazzlingly vast expanses relieved by gentle hills highlighted by white towns and isolated farmhouses. With a sparse population living within an enticing landscape that since pre Roman times has changed little, the Alentejo retains a simple charm. Nature here is pure, people`s love for the land a source of inspiration... Quinta do Barranco da Estradahttp://www.paradise-in-portugal.com/Just north of the Algarve, in some of the most remote and unspoilt countryside in Europe, lies Quinta do Barranco da Estrada, a small oasis on the shores of a vast freshwater and mosquito-free lake. It nestles in the wild hills of the lower Alentejo – a sparsely populated region of exceptional and unique beauty. It really is rural tourism at its best... |
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