Get to know the most central area of the Greater Côa Valley on foot. You’ll start in Sabugal, then continue exploring the Pinhel area, and you’ll also have close contact with the region’s wildlife with very special visits, as well as tasting local products from producers who coexist positively with the local fauna. 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-23H – Arrival at Casa do Zé for check-in (possibility of dinner on request) DAY 2 08H-09H: Breakfast in the accommodation 09H30-12H: Departure for a short bike ride adapted to the group in question and their physical fitness and experience 12H30-14H: Field lunch, with local products from members of the Wild Côa Network 15H-17H: Arrival in Pinhel and historical tour of Pinhel with the association Hereditas 18H30-20H: Dinner at a local restaurant Entre Portas 21H: Sleeping at Casa da Praça accommodation in the centre of Pinhel DAY 3 08H-09H: breakfast at the accommodation 09H30-12H: Visit to the rewilding area of Ermo das Águias with guide Marco Ferraz from Ambieduca 12H30-14H: Field lunch in Vilar Maior, with local products from members of the Wild Côa Network 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 visits are guided by rewilding-specialized guides from our network, 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 are the hikes? The hikes 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.