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

Itinerary

PROGRAMME: DAY 1 15H-23H30 – Arrive at Rewilding Centre in Vale de Madeira (Pinhel) for check-in (for those arriving before dinner, we recommend the Deep Taste restaurant in Pinhel) DAY 2 08H30-09H30: Breakfast in the accomodation 09H30-12H: Guided visit to Ermo das Águias rewilding area, to learn about Rewilding Portugal’s work in the field, explore the region’s fauna and flora, and see our herds of Sorraia horses and Tauros roaming free in person. 12H15: Travel to local village Trancoso 13H: Lunch with local and typical products in Mercearia do Fradinho 14H30: Travel to Castelo Melhor 15H30-18H: Visit to rock engravings of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park, with Ambieduca 18H30: Travel to Miuzela village 20H00: Vegetarian dinner prepared by a specialised private chef, Miguel Veiga and served in Casa do Brigadeiro accomodation 21H30: Overnight in Casa do Brigadeiro DAY 3 08H: Breakfast in the accomodation 09H15: Travel to Vale Carapito rewilding area in Vilar Maior, Sabugal 10H00-13H00: Guided visit to Vale Carapito rewilding area 13H00: Lunch inside Vilar Maior historical castle, with local products from Wild Côa Network members End of the programme

What's Included?

Everything described above is included in the experience and final budget.

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.

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Pickups and drop-offs

If you come without car, we can pick you in Guarda bus or train station with an additional cost to be settled.

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.

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This experience involves

• Hiking
• Wildlife tracking
• Wildlife photography
• 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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