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Nature & Outdoors

Óbidos Lagoon

The wetland of Óbidos Lagoon is a fascinating natural system made of several complex ecological niches.

Nature & Outdoors

Natural Reserve of Paul do Boquilobo

Situated on the left bank of Tagus River, the Natural Reserve of Paul do Boquilobo follows a section of Almonda river born in the Mountain of Serra de Aire e Candeeiros that flows to the right bank of Tagus. The Portuguese Central St. Jame’s Way connecting Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela crosses the very heart of Natural Reserve of Paul do Boquilobo.

Nature & Outdoors

Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada

Paul da Tornada Reserve, a freshwater wetland near Caldas da Rainha, fosters biodiversity, aids farming, and shelters various bird species.

Paul do Taipal

The Special Protected Zone of Paul do Taipal, located on the plateau of Lower Mondego River in the council of Montemor-o-Velho, between Figueira da Foz and Coimbra, is a 233-ha wetland, divided in two different areas: a swampy area and an involving agricultural area.

Aveiro Lagoon

The Aveiro Lagoon “Ria de Aveiro” is one of the most important wetlands in Portugal. From the Atlantic coast, through the dunes, salt-pans and reed bed areas up to the first woods you will discover different habitats with a rich and varied birdlife. The Lagoon has the status of Important Bird Area (IBA) and Special Protection Area (SPA).

Moliceiros

The moliceiros are a great part of the colourfulness of Aveiro. Used in the past to collect sea weed – “moliço” – they are nowadays a tourism icon of the city. When fully loaded, this boat could take up to 5 tons.