Discover an entire world of surprises

Among the many delights that the Algarve has to offer are areas in which Nature remains untouched.

In nature parks, protected sites and areas of ecological interest, there live species of fauna and flora which, beyond these areas, are already at risk of extinction. There are other species that, thanks to the very specific characteristics of the region, have only developed here and are part of the area’s natural heritage.

It is in these protected areas that you can witness flights of migrating birds, and observe otters, tortoises, flamingos, storks, herons or rare purple swamphens.  You can also come across vast stretches of native vegetation and interesting geological features.

All this natural wealth can be enjoyed by walking along already established trails, taking guided tours or making visits to interpretive centres, all of which form part of a sustainable tourism, which allows the visitor to live and learn alongside this Algarvian paradise, in which the dominant theme is the unchanging delight of nature.