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Salinas do Forte do Rato

Algarve  >  Portugal

Area of the Tavira salt flats that is located at the mouth of the Gilao River and the Forte do Rato.

Added* by Sandra Nap
Most recent update 17 november 2024
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Description

Salinas do Forte do Rato are part of the Ria Formosa natural reserve. The area is located at the mouth of the river near Tavira, close to the sea, the fortification of Forte do Rato and around the salt flats. A very diverse area that attracts many different bird species. Among the birds you can encounter are Rózsás flamingó, Ugartyúk, Gólyatöcs, Gulipán, Kucsmás poszáta, Bütykös ásólúd, vörös fogoly, Parti lile, Széki lile, Kis csér, Kis póling, Nagy goda, Szürke cankó and vékonycsőrű sirály.

Details

Access

Salinas do Forte do Rato is located close to the town of Tavira. You can park at the end of the pier, near Forte do Rato or at the nearby hotel Albacora. Press on a P in the map for directions. You can get there by car, bike or on foot. The best way to explore the area is on foot. You can enjoy yourself here for about 1 to 2 hours. The circular route indicated on the map is about 4 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , Scattered trees and bushes , Beach , River , Sea , Dunes

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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