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A person taking a photo on a wooden bridge surrounded by trees. 1
Two people walking on a dirt path in a field with tall grass and a clear blue sky. 2
Two people walking on a dirt path in a field with a clear blue sky. 3
A wooden pier extending into a body of water, with a clear sky above. 4
A rural landscape with a field, a small water body, and distant buildings. 5
By Natours Passeios
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,178 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Set off into the serene landscapes of the Comporta Rice Fields and Estuary
    • Unforgettable birdwatching experience led by a professional biologist guide
    • Opportunity to explore one of Portugal’s most important wetland habitats
    • Combines discovery, learning, and the tranquility of nature

Activity location

    • Comporta
    • Comporta, Setúbal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Carrasqueira, 7580 Comporta, Portugal | Cais Palafitíco
    • Comporta, Setubal, Portugal

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    This 2-hour guided birdwatching tour begins at the iconic Cais Palafítico, where participants will have the opportunity to observe waders and other estuarine species in their natural habitat. Accompanied by an experienced biologist guide, the experience continues through the surrounding Comporta rice fields, offering excellent opportunities to spot a wide variety of waterbirds and farmland species across different habitats. Strategic observation stops allow for quiet wildlife watching while learning about local ecosystems, migration routes, and bird behavior. To ensure a comfortable and immersive experience, binoculars and illustrated field guides are included, making this tour an enriching combination of discovery, education, and close contact with nature.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Audio recording, Baby carriages, Baby strollers, Drinks, Drones, Explosive substances, Feeding animals, High-heeled shoes, Littering, Making noise, Pets
    • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People with a cold, People with insect allergies, People with low level of fitness, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Set off into the serene landscapes of the Comporta Rice Fields and Estuary and immerse yourself in an unforgettable birdwatching experience. Led by a professional biologist guide, this carefully designed excursion offers a privileged opportunity to explore one of Portugal’s most important wetland habitats, renowned for its remarkable diversity of aquatic birds and wader species.

    After a brief welcome and introduction, you will venture through the peaceful rice fields and estuarine surroundings, where shifting light, seasonal waters, and traditional agricultural landscapes create ideal conditions for birdlife. Throughout the tour, your guide will share insights into local ecosystems, migration patterns, and species identification, enriching every observation.

    To ensure the best possible experience, binoculars and illustrated field guides are provided, allowing you to comfortably observe birds in detail while deepening your understanding of their behavior and habitat. Along the route, strategic stops at selected observation points offer excellent vantage spots to quietly watch herons, egrets, flamingos, shorebirds, and many other species in their natural environment.

    This guided experience combines discovery, learning, and the tranquility of nature, offering a refined and memorable encounter with the unique birdlife of the Comporta region.

Location

Activity location

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    • Comporta
    • Comporta, Setúbal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Carrasqueira, 7580 Comporta, Portugal | Cais Palafitíco
    • Comporta, Setubal, Portugal