The Greater Coa Valley in a Discovery
The Greater Coa Valley in a Discovery explores an extensive territory with an essentially flat relief formed by granites, in the continuity of the Iberian Meseta, with altitudes varying between 600 and 900 metres. The baroque and granite outcrops are a constant in the landscape of the Great Coa Valley. The mountain of Mesas, which is the cradle of the Coa river, reaches an altitude of 1250 meters and is influenced by the continentality of the Meseta, contributing to harsh winters and hot summers. The uniformity of the landscape is only interrupted by the deep valley of the Coa river and some of its tributaries. The Greater Coa Valley crosses the border territory along Guarda district, rich in a patrimonial and landscape heritage, that is unveiled at every step. From the prehistoric vestiges to medieval castles and the walled Historical Villages, which recall a troubled past. Also the natural and archaeological values of the territory are of relevant importance, as evidenced by the following classifications: Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve Site of Community Importance of Serra da Malcata Coa Valley Special Protected Area Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley Biosphere Reserve of the Meseta Ibérica
Details
- Country🇵🇹 Portugal
- Approved by Rewilding Europe and member of a rewilding businesses network?Yes, and member of the Wild Côa Network - Portugal
What's Included?
The price of the activity includes specialized guide, local transportation, fee for nature conservation, insurance. Type of activity: visit on vehicle, but including several stops for short walks or landscape interpretation.
How your experience helps rewilding efforts
Our activities seek to publicise the natural heritage of the rewilding areas and the actions that have been carried out in favour of restoring the landscape and the ecosystems of the Greater Côa Valley. A percentage of our profits is donated to support rewilding initiatives in the Greater Côa Valley, through our partner Rewilding Portugal.
Seasonal Availability
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese
Group size
Maximum of 4 participants. For other conditions please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meeting point: place to be agreed Duration: half day / full day Recommended period: from January to June / September to December The activity may include a picnic, at an extra cost.
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About the listing author
WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a small travel agency and tourism operator company based in the central interior of Portugal, specialising in the promotion and implementation of nature tourism activities. With in-depth knowledge of Portugal’s natural values, we seek to publicise and promote this wealth through nature tourism activities, arousing our clients’ curiosity about these aspects and making them aware of the importance of conserving this heritage. Our specific nature observation, photography and interpretation activities are often combined with the walking routes we take, making them an enriching experience from a physical, psychological and cognitive point of view. Operating in Portugal, we organise specific tours for nature observation and interpretation (birds and mammals, insects, botany, reptiles and amphibians, geology, etc.). We are trained and properly accredited to organise visits to the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. We also organise a number of wildlife photography tours. In this sense, through a collaborative partnership with Rewilding Portugal, we are managing a series of wildlife photographic hides in the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. In addition to the natural heritage, we try to highlight the cultural, historical and gastronomic values that differentiate the territories where we operate. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a member of the Wild Côa Network and is helping to make the Greater Côa Valley a more natural and wilder place, valuing and promoting the coexistence of natural values with local communities and traditional practices. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL has the support and backing of the Rewilding Europe Foundation, a Europe-wide initiative whose mission is to promote the creation of more spaces for wildlife and to develop nature tourism in these areas. Licensed by Turismo de Portugal, with RNAVT 12577 and RNAAT 369/2025 registrations, WILDLIFE PORTUGAL also has a Nature Tourism certificate and is a NATURAL.PT member, as we have chosen the National Network of Protected Areas for most of our activities, as it is in these natural spaces that we find the most significant values of our natural heritage.
WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a small travel agency and tourism operator company based in the central interior of Portugal, specialising in the promotion and implementation of nature tourism activities. With in-depth knowledge of Portugal’s natural values, we seek to publicise and promote this wealth through nature tourism activities, arousing our clients’ curiosity about these aspects and making them aware of the importance of conserving this heritage. Our specific nature observation, photography and interpretation activities are often combined with the walking routes we take, making them an enriching experience from a physical, psychological and cognitive point of view. Operating in Portugal, we organise specific tours for nature observation and interpretation (birds and mammals, insects, botany, reptiles and amphibians, geology, etc.). We are trained and properly accredited to organise visits to the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. We also organise a number of wildlife photography tours. In this sense, through a collaborative partnership with Rewilding Portugal, we are managing a series of wildlife photographic hides in the rewilding areas of the Greater Côa Valley. In addition to the natural heritage, we try to highlight the cultural, historical and gastronomic values that differentiate the territories where we operate. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a member of the Wild Côa Network and is helping to make the Greater Côa Valley a more natural and wilder place, valuing and promoting the coexistence of natural values with local communities and traditional practices. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL has the support and backing of the Rewilding Europe Foundation, a Europe-wide initiative whose mission is to promote the creation of more spaces for wildlife and to develop nature tourism in these areas. Licensed by Turismo de Portugal, with RNAVT 12577 and RNAAT 369/2025 registrations, WILDLIFE PORTUGAL also has a Nature Tourism certificate and is a NATURAL.PT member, as we have chosen the National Network of Protected Areas for most of our activities, as it is in these natural spaces that we find the most significant values of our natural heritage.
The Greater Coa Valley in a Discovery
The Greater Coa Valley in a Discovery
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