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Lagoa Pequena

Sesimbra  >  Portugal

Protected area with several great shelters. The site has two lagoons and wetlands perfect for birdwatching.

Ajouté* par Cláudio Soares
Dernière actualisation 10 août 2023

Description

Lagoa Pequena consists of one man-made freshwater lagoon and a natural seawater lagoon. There are four hides, one with tower. Marsh willows, reeds, wooded areas and a small creek in a protected area perfect for birdwatching. The Lagoa Pequena is one of the largest wetlands of Portugal. Birds you can see here include Grèbe castagneux, Fuligule à bec cerclé, Talève sultane, Martin-pêcheur d'Europe, Foulque macroule, Canard chipeau, Bouscarle de Cetti, Balbuzard pêcheur, Huppe fasciée and Astrild ondulé. As a bonus, you could also see European polecats, genets and river otters. Note that the site is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and public holidays, see the info below.

Détails

Accès

Lagoa Pequena is located 45 km south of Lisbon. Opening hours: Summer (15 June to 15 September): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 12:30 and from 14.00 to 18:30. Last admission: 17:30. Winter (September 16 to June 14): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00. Last entry: 16:00. Note: Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and public holidays.

The access is made by car. Click on the P in the map for directions. There’s plenty of place to park. Free parking, then walking only (furthest hide ~500 m). Four different trails. Free entry, possible to book tours. Paid guided tour every last Saturday of month. Some areas may be flooded.

Terrain et Habitat

Zone humide , Lac

Conditions

Plat , Niveau d'eau élevé probable

Boucle

Non

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Peut être utile

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Printemps , Migration automnale

Itinéraire

Sentier étroit

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

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