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Ria Formosa - Faro Seafront

Algarve  >  Portugal

Urban seafront with salt marsh and mudflats visible at low tide.

Added* by Sergei D.
Most recent update 21 лютого 2020

Description

The mud flats are observable during low tide, with sometimes high densities of wading birds, especially during migration and in winter. The resting colony of Косар білий can be seen from the pier.

Details

Access

Easily accessible on foot from Doca de Faro (boat harbour), Faro train station or Old town via crossing the rail line. Can be accessed by car driving from Forum Algarve and taking the right exit at roundabout near Municipal Theater, then crossing the rail line and turning left.

Terrain and Habitat

Mud flats , City/village

Conditions

Flat , High water possible , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Autumn , Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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