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!
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Malcata Experience (3 days)
Greater Côa Valley
Portugal
Duration
3days
Difficulty
Regular
Group
This experience is available for groups of between 1 and 20 people.
Language
Portuguese, English, French
Malcata Experience (3 days)
What better way to discover rewilding than by living it directly?
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 09H30-13H: Visit to Malcata Nature Reserve with Beir`aja in the morning 13H-14:30: Trip to Sortelha and lunch at the Cardo tavern in Sortelha 14H-18H: Visit to the historical village of Sortelha also with Beir`aja or Hereditas depending on availabilities 19H-20:30H: Dinner at local restaurant in Sabugal city 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: Dinner and overnight in Casa Villar Mayor, in Vilar Maior
What's Included?
All included as said in the programme
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.
Food & Stay
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.
Rewilding landscape
Rewilding vision
The Greater Cõa Valley | Portugal
The return of wildlife—including Iberian wolves, Iberian ibex, red deer, and roe deer— is leading to more naturally balanced populations. Blending these natural gains with traditional local practices, heritage, and products has fostered new economic opportunities and a renewed sense of regional pride.
Seasonal Availability
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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.
This experience involves
- Hiking
- Birdwatching
- Gastronomy (local)
- Workshop
- Educational experience
Wildlife in this landscapePlease note that the presence of wildlife doesn’t guarantee sightings — these animals live freely and may remain out of view.
Herbivores in this landscape
- Tauros
- Wild horse
- Roe deer
- European rabbit
Scavengers and other large birds in this landscape
- Cinereous vulture
- Griffon vulture
- Egyptian vulture
- Golden eagle
- Bonelli’s eagle
Location
About the listing author
Rewilding Portugal 🇵🇹
Malcata Experience (3 days)
Have questions? Feel free to ask!
Have questions? Feel free to ask!