Nature news in Portugal
Latest news and stories about nature in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about nature in Portugal for expats and residents.
Portugal's wild side
Portugal - The Simple Life • 52:37 • 5w ago
A natural lagoon in Portugal undergoes a transformation into a paradise-like setting when it is replenished by seawater annually.
This grey seal travelled down our coast and has been spotted along the way. It has minor injuries that do not prevent it from living a normal life. It is being monitored and no one knows where it is heading.
The Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests has been monitoring its path but considers a rescue unnecessary.
The Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests has been monitoring its path but considers a rescue unnecessary.
The author evokes the mountain range he saw from his village, the white mantle in winter, the human-shaped rocks, the lagoons, shepherds and villages, plus the 4 rivers that originate there, such as the Zêzere and the Mondego.
The new Estrela Biosphere Reserve covers an area distributed across the six municipalities of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park: Seia, Gouveia, Celorico da Beira, Guarda, Manteigas, and Covilhã.
Serra da Estrela has been recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, joining the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, as announced by the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF). The approval was confirmed during the 38th session of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme in Paraguay, bringing Portugal's total number of UNESCO-recognised Biosphere Reserves to 14. The new reserve covers over 2,372 square kilometres across six municipalities and will be managed in an integrated manner alongside the existing Estrela Geopark status.
Portugal now has 14 UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Biosphere Reserves.
The application was promoted by the AGE - Estrela Geopark Association, with scientific coordination by Helena Freitas, from the Centre for Functional Ecology at the University of Coimbra.
The guide 'Between Rivers and Mountains – On the Bird Route of the Upper Côa' was launched at the 1st spring edition of Naturcôa and explains which birds can be found in 12 prime locations in Sabugal.
Home Algarve Have you visited the Pego do Inferno waterfall in the Algarve? Have you visited the Pego do Inferno waterfall in the Algarve? Check out the video!
The wels catfish, which has no natural predators, feeds on species such as the European eel, allis shad, lamprey, and barbel, fish associated with fishing activity and traditional gastronomy.
The hiking trail between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo, in Madeira, will reopen without restrictions starting June 26, announced the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation.
The hiking trail had been closed for over a year due to the 2024 wildfire on the island of Madeira.
Home Travel The wooden walkway along Salgados Lagoon in the Algarve The wooden walkway along Salgados Lagoon in the Algarve Great wooden walkway over the lagoon, with the possibility of bird watching.
Home Algarve Have you visited Queda do Vigário in the Algarve? Have you visited Queda do Vigário in the Algarve? Check out the video!
Home Algarve Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk in the Algarve Salgados Lagoon Boardwalk in the Algarve Check out the video!
Framed by the Marão, Aboboreira, and Castelo mountain ranges, the discovery route of Baião reveals various waterways, with the Douro River as a highlight. Passeio Verde is supported by Kia - Official Car of Boa Cama Boa Mesa.
A travel guide highlighting a hidden natural swimming spot in Portugal that features clear turquoise water reminiscent of the Balearic Islands.
The Invasive Species Week: Portugal & Spain runs from 23 to 31 May and features hundreds of free activities. The goal is to show how invasive plants or animals can be harmful.
Home Algarve The Famous Boardwalk in Monchique, the Algarve The Famous Boardwalk in Monchique, the Algarve Check out the video!
Loulé Rural tours always start in the countryside and end at the table, combining nature interpretation, cultural heritage, and visits to local producers to showcase the richness of the Algarve's interior.
The article discusses how certain invasive species have become so integrated into the Portuguese environment that they are often mistaken for native flora and fauna.
