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Alhos Vedros

Setubal  >  Portugal

An extension of the Baixa da Banheira with tidal pools near the town of Alhos Vedros.

Added* by Nart van Hout
Most recent update 9 december 2024
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Description

Former tidal mills have created these tidal wetlands that attract many water birds. The area is a salt marsh with the formentioned tidal mills on the end of Rio Coina. Very nice are the Helena-astrild that can be seen here as well as waders and other water-driven birds.

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Português: Antigos moinhos de maré criaram estas zonas húmidas mareais que atraem muitas aves aquáticas. A área é um sapal, com os referidos moinhos de maré situados no final do Rio Coina. É particularmente interessante observar os Helena-astrild , que podem ser avistados nesta área, bem como limícolas e outras aves aquáticas.

Details

Access

The parking lot at cafeteria Bagga in Alhos Vedros on Estrada Nacional 11-1 is 500 m from the tidal mill that is just before the area. See circular walk of about 3 km that is indicated on the map and will take roughly 1 to 1.5 hours.

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Português: O estacionamento na cafeteria Bagga em Alhos Vedros, na Estrada Nacional 11-1, fica a 500 metros do moinho de maré que se encontra logo antes da área. Consulte o percurso circular de cerca de 3 km indicado no mapa, que levará aproximadamente entre 1 a 1,5 horas para ser completado.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Reedbeds , Mud flats , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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