Get to know the southern part of the Greater Côa Valley right next to the source of the river that gives it its name. Between Penamacor and Sabugal, explore medieval villages, wildlife and breathtaking scenery over three unforgettable days. It’ll be worth it! 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 the accommodation Moinho do Maneio to check-in (possibility of dinner on request) and overnight stay on the first night DAY 2 08H-09H: Breakfast at the accommodation 09H30-14H: Visit to Malcata Nature Reserve with Beir`aja in the morning and picnic in the countryside 14H-17H30: Trip to Sortelha and visit to the historic village of Sortelha also with the Beir`aja 18H30-20H: Dinner at the Cardo tavern in Sortelha 21H: Sleeping at Casa Gaveto accommodation in the town of Sabugal, in the historic centre next to the castle DAY 3 08H-09H: Self-service breakfast in Sabugal 09H30-12H: Forest bathing in the morning in the Sabugal area with Malcata Eco Experience 12H30-14H: Field lunch in Vilar Maior, with local products from members of the Wild Côa Network 14H30-18H: Visit to the rewilding area Vale Carapito with Wildlife Portugal 19H30-21H: Dinner in the restaurant Boletus in Vila de Touro 21H:Sleeping at Villa Tauria accommodation in Vila de Touro

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.