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Quinta de Marim

Olhão, Algarve  >  Portugal

The Quinta de Marim estate could be described as a microcosm of the surrounding Ria Formosa Natural Park. 60 hectares of pinewoods, sand dunes and mudflats.

Added* by Nart van Hout
Most recent update 27 helmikuu 2024

Description

Quinta de Marim (or Centro Educação Ambiental de Marim) is a beautiful estate with many different habitats that attract birds. A 3 km trail takes you through various ecosystems – dunes, salt marshes, pine woodlands. There is a hide at the edge of the marsh. Among the interesting birds you can see in the area are harakkakäki, minervanpöllö, mehiläissyöjä, ruostepääsky, sulttaanikana, pitkäjalka, kuovi, pikkukuovi, mustajalkatylli, silkkihaikara, Iberian Magpie, samettipääkerttu, along with other warblers, chats, finches, larks, tits and thrushes.

Details

Access

Quinta de Marim is located 10 km east of Faro. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am-8pm; weekends and public holidays 10am-8pm. Entrance € 3 (2024). Parking near the entrance. Click on the P in the map for directions. When you pay the admission fee you receive a map of the estate with a 3 km walking trail and the places of interest at various points. The main path follows a circular route, with information boards dotted around. There are also other paths you can explore. A visit takes about 3 hours.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , Sea , Dunes

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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