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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This guided tour to the Local Protected Landscape of Rocha da Pena is led by a guide with unique and complete information about the flora, fauna, geology, history and culture of this unique location, knowledge that he gathered for over 20 years as the area’s environmental technician.
The Local Protected Landscape of Rocha da Pena has been a protected area since 1991, it is one of the main destinations for nature lovers visiting the Algarve. Its huge variety of botanical wildlife attracts both amateur and professional botanists every year from all over the world, the animal wildlife is diverse but shy therefore a lucky visitor may see an eagle and buzzard flying overhead. Its unique geological limestone characteristics make it a geological monument while presenting breathtaking panoramic views and its history will make the tour even more interesting.
Options
Guided Tour with Transport
Transport to Rocha da Pena
Pickup included
Guided Tour to the Geological Monument of Rocha da Pena
What's included
If required all clients will recieve a bottle of water..
Guide
What to expect
Rocha Da Pena
4h
The Local Protected Landscape of Rocha da Pena has been a protected area since 1991. It has many attractions such as botanical, bird and mammal species. it has approximately 535 different species of plants, many of them protected, 122 different species of birds, including the Bonelli's Eagle and the Buzzard and mammals such as the Wild Boar, the Rabbit, the Fox, the Common Bent-Wing Bat, the Lesser Mouse Eared Bat, the Genet and the Egyptian Mongoose. It is not guaranteed that all the animal wild life will be seen.
This area also has historical and cultural importance like the prehistoric Algarvian Salamander and the Neolithic Defensive Wall that can be found on top of Rocha da Pena.
All this with a guide who knows this area better than anyone else.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Look for the man with a brown hat.
End point
Look for the man with a brown hat.
Additional information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
