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Manta Rota

Algarve  >  Portugal

The dune area between Manta Rota and Altura, the lagoon of the Rio Formosa and east of Manta Rota the river Ria do Alamo.

Added* by Frits-Jan Maas
Most recent update 4 studenoga 2024
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Description

Manta Rota is a nice area to walk around on the boardwalks through the low dunes or on the beach, where sometimes Južni galeb rests and Velika čigra can fly over. In the low vegetation in the dunes there are Crnoglava Grmuša and Iberian Zelena žuna. In the hinterland very many Modra svraka and on bare fields sometimes large groups of Ćukavica. In the early morning and evening hours sleeping migration of Čaplja Govedarica and Blistavi Ibis and both in the lagoon and at the river various wading bird species on migration.

Details

Access

The village of Manta Rota is located in the east of the Algarve, near the border with Spain. Press P on the map for directions to a parking spot. The area can be explored on foot from Manta Rota or Altura via the boardwalks. The route shown on the map is about 5 km (one way).

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , River , Beach , Dunes , Mud flats

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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