What better way to discover rewilding than by living it directly?

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival and reception of participants. Dinner and accommodation at Casa de Vilar Maior. Day 2 - Visit to the source of the river Côa (short walking route). Visit to the Alfaiates Dam (photography, nature observation) and Alfaiates village. Passage over the Sequeiros bridge and picnic-lunch. Walking tour to the Carapito Valley rewilding area (photography, nature observation). Dinner and accommodation at Casa de Vilar Maior. Day 3 - Departure from Vilar Maior. Itinerary through Paul de Toirões rewilding area, Malhada Sorda and Freineda villages. Guided tour to Castelo Mendo. Picnic-lunch in Castelo Mendo, with products from the Wild Côa Network. Check-in at the accommodation at Pinhel. Departure to Castelo Melhor and early dinner at the countryside. Visit to the Côa rock engravings. Return to Pinhel. Day 4 - Walking tour to Ermo das Águias rewilding area (photography, nature observation). Picnic-lunch with products from the Wild Côa Network. End of the program.

What's Included?

3 nights in a double room with breakfast included (local B&Bs); 3 dinners; 3 picnic lunches; Tour guide; All permits; Nature conservation contribution fee; Local transport; Insurance.

What to Bring

For this activity, you will need comfortable footwear (preferably mountain boots or trainers), trousers, windbreaker and other clothing appropriate to the season and weather forecast. A hat for your head and sun cream. Bring a water bottle or canteen.

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

Through our activities, we are financially supporting habitat management and conservation actions, which promote the coexistence and return of wild species to the Greater Côa Valley, under the responsibility of Rewilding Portugal. This programme brings together several partners from the Côa Selvagem network.

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.

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Seasonal Availability

This experience involves

• Hiking
• Birdwatching
• Gastronomy (local)
• 4x4 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.

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