Ria de Alvor Boardwalks

A flat boardwalk loop of about 6 km through the Alvor estuary, past salt marshes, boats and birds. Easy and shadeless.

Insider tip

Walk it early morning or late afternoon for birds, light and cooler temperatures.

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About 50 hectares of wetland with nearly 200 bird species, including flamingos. An easy boardwalk loop crosses the reserve.

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