There is nothing better to understand the rewilding approach than to have the opportunity to visit the rock engravings of the Côa Valley in the same experience and see the species that once lived here and that the rewilding movement is now bringing back, live and in colour. IMPORTANT: This 3-day experience. It is not possible to book more or less days. Therefore, please select 3 consecutive days in the calendar to book your experience!

Itinerary

PROGRAMME: DAY 1 15H-23H30 – Arrive at Rewilding Centre in Vale de Madeira (Pinhel) for check-in DAY 2 09H30-12H: Guided visit to Ermo das Águias rewilding area, with Wildlife Portugal, to know Rewilding Portugal’s work on the field 12H15: Travel to local village Trancoso 13H: Lunch with local and typical products in Mercearia do Fradinho 14H30: Travel to Castelo Melhor 15H30-18H: Visit to rock engravings of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park, with Ambieduca 18H30: Travel to Pinhel 19H30: Dinner in traditional restaurant in Pinhel 20H45: Return to Rewilding Centre DAY 3 09H15: Travel to Vale Carapito rewilding area in Vilar Maior, Sabugal 10H00-13H00: Guided visit to Vale Carapito rewilding area with Wildlife Portugal 13H00: Lunch inside Vilar Maior historical castle, with local products from Wild Côa Network members 14H30: Return to Rewilding Centre and end of programme This experience is available for groups of between 1 and 12 people.

What's Included?

All included as said in the programme

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

This experience is provided by Rewilding Portugal, an NGO that is part of Rewilding Europe's range of landscapes and has been developing strong rewilding efforts in the Greater Côa Valley region in Portugal since 2019. All profits from these tourist experiences are directly invested in their conservation and ecological restoration projects.

Food & Accomodation

All included as said in the programme

Difficulty

Regular

Group size

This experience is available for groups of between 1 and 12 people.

What to Bring

Sunglasses, sunscreen, appropriate footwear and clothing, a bottle of water, snacks for other periods of the day. We will provide binoculars but you can bring your own if you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of visit I will have? This visit is guided by Fernando Romão, a rewilding-specialized guide from Wildlife Portugal, that will present you all of the rewilding actions and impacts on the ground. You will be able to see the impressive fauna and flora from the region, with the identification support of several species by our guide. How difficult is the hike? The hike can be adapted to any type of condition or restriction. After booking the experience, tell us if you have any so we can organize a tailored experience just for you. How can I inform my food restrictions or diet? The field lunch can be adapted to any type of diet, allergy or restriction. After booking the experience, tell us if you have any so we can organize a tailored experience just for you. What do I need to bring with me? Sunglasses, sunscreen, appropriate footwear and clothing, a bottle of water, snacks for other periods of the day. We will provide binoculars but you can bring your own if you want.