Alvão Natural Park Hiking Tour
On this hiking tour of the Alvão Natural Park, we will follow the tracks of the Iberian wolf, an endemic and endangered species. Alvão Natural Park Hiking Tour.
- 5 hours
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On this hiking tour of the Alvão Natural Park, we will follow the tracks of the Iberian wolf, an endemic and endangered species.
Alvão Natural Park Hiking Tour
At the agreed time, we will depart from Pena Aventura Park to explore Alvão Natural Park on foot.
The Alvão Natural Park is one of the major protected areas in northern Portugal, recognized for its wide biodiversity. The park is home to many endemic birds and mammals, including wild cats, peregrine falcons, and Iberian wolves, the latter classified as an endangered species.
During the hike, we will follow the tracks of the Iberian wolf, searching for indications of its presence in the park, such as footprints or droppings. We will explore fields of heather and broom while enjoying the natural scenery of the Alvão plain.
The tour will also take us through typical landscapes of the region, walking through birch and wild pine forests and observing birds of prey, ponds rich with amphibians, and insects. We will take a break for an energy bar when needed.
After five hours of hiking through Alvão Natural Park, we will return to the starting point, concluding the tour.
Prices
Included
- English speaking guide.
- Energy bar.
- Water.
