An experience that combines the best that Côa has to offer in all its fullness: hospitality, untouched nature, authentic cuisine, historical heritage full of mysteries and legacy, a true experience of disconnection from the digital world, isolated from the rest of the world, and even a boat trip through the corners that connect the Douro River to the Côa River. Come and experience this journey with us in an immersive way and reconnect with what really matters.
Immersion in Nature (3 days)
Immersion in Nature (3 days)
Details
- CountryPortugal
- Duration (in days)3
- Approved by Rewilding Europe and member of a rewilding businesses network?Yes, and member of the Wild Côa Network - Portugal
Itinerary
Programme: DAY 1 15H-21H – Checkin and dinner in local accomodation Quintinha CB in Casteição DAY 2 08H-09H: Breakfast in the accommodation 10H-13H: Guided visit to Ermo das Águias rewilding area 13H30-16H: Lunch and local wines tasting in Mercearia do Fradinho in Trancoso 16H-18H: Guided visit to Trancoso historical village 18H30: Travel to Casa no Castanheiro for checkin and dinner in the field at susnset, overnight there DAY 3 08H-09H: Breakfast in the accomodation (the team will leave a basket for you) 09H-12H30: Morning boat trip cruise in Douro river, near the connection with Côa river with Wild River Tours 12H30: End of the experience Everything described above is included in the experience and final budget, as well as all breakfasts. This experience is available for groups of 1 to 12 people.
What's Included?
Everything described above is included in the experience and final budget, as well as all breakfasts. This experience is available for groups of 1 to 12 people.
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.
Dates & Duration
3 dates, available the full year, any week day
Seasonal Availability
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Food & Stay
Everything included as stated in the programme
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Difficulty
Regular
Group size
1 to 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 a rewilding-specialized guide, 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.
This experience involves
- Hiking
- Birdwatching
- Gastronomy (local)
- Educational experience
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
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About the listing author
Hello, I'm Rewilding Portugal 🇵🇹.
We are currently working in the areas of Riba-Côa and Beira Alta in northern Portugal, a region where high rates of land abandonment have created opportunities for bringing nature back with rewilding measures and practices. This region, Greater Côa Valley, is an important wildlife corridor for many species in the region and reinforcing that corridor could play an important role in the recovery of rare species such as the black stork and Iberian wolf. Rewilding Portugal is the main partner of Rewilding Europe in the Greater Côa Valley rewilding area and is working closely with Rewilding Europe to achieve the shared goal of making Portugal a wilder place. We are also setting the ground to a more nature-based economy in the region, with the creation of our own nature tourism offer and the creation of the Wild Côa Network, a network of small local businesses united to create special and unique experiences that coexist in a positive way with wildlife in the wildest side of Portugal
We are currently working in the areas of Riba-Côa and Beira Alta in northern Portugal, a region where high rates of land abandonment have created opportunities for bringing nature back with rewilding measures and practices. This region, Greater Côa Valley, is an important wildlife corridor for many species in the region and reinforcing that corridor could play an important role in the recovery of rare species such as the black stork and Iberian wolf. Rewilding Portugal is the main partner of Rewilding Europe in the Greater Côa Valley rewilding area and is working closely with Rewilding Europe to achieve the shared goal of making Portugal a wilder place. We are also setting the ground to a more nature-based economy in the region, with the creation of our own nature tourism offer and the creation of the Wild Côa Network, a network of small local businesses united to create special and unique experiences that coexist in a positive way with wildlife in the wildest side of Portugal
Immersion in Nature (3 days)
€750.00 per tour
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€750.00
per day