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Boca do Rio

Budens  >  Portugal

Located at the confluence of two streams, it is a peaceful place ending in a beach and creating a marshy area that has agricultural uses.

Added* by Ricardo Rodrigues Borges
Most recent update 3 oktobar 2025
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Description

This small wetland, located in the western Algarve at the confluence of the Budens, Vale de Boi, Vale Barão, and Almádena streams, is surprising for its birdlife diversity and the presence of some uncommon species. Among the waterfowl species regularly seen here are Mala bela čaplja, Gluvara, Barska kokica, and Liska. Occasionally, waders are observed. It is also possible to find some species typical of open terrain, such as Šivačica and Velika strnadica.

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Português: Esta pequena zona húmida, situada no barlavento algarvio na confluência das ribeiras de Budens, Vale de Boi, Vale Barão e Almádena, surpreende pela sua diversidade avifaunística e pela ocorrência de algumas espécies pouco comuns. Entre as espécies de aves aquáticas que aqui têm sido vistas com regularidade, são de referir: a garça-branca-pequena, o pato-real, a galinha-d’água e o galeirão-comum. Ocasionalmente observam-se algumas limícolas. Também é possível encontrar algumas espécies típicas de terrenos abertos, como a fuinha-dos-juncos e o trigueirão.

Details

Access

Boca do Rio is located in the western Algarve, halfway between Lagos and Sagres. Access is via the N125 to the village of Budens (16 km west of Lagos and 8 km east of Vila do Bispo). Near Budens, turn south onto the road marked "Boca do Rio"—about 2 km away. Press P on the map for directions. _________________________

Português: No barlavento algarvio, a meio caminho entre Lagos e Sagres. O acesso é feito pela N125 até à aldeia de Budens (que fica 16 km a oeste de Lagos e 8 km a leste de Vila do Bispo). Junto a Budens, deve virar-se para sul, pela estrada que tem a indicação “Boca do Rio” – este local fica a cerca de 2 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Beach , River , Moors/heathland , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Dunes

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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