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Faro Ecological Walking Tour Ria Formosa with Biologist
Faro
Informations importantes
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Accessible aux fauteuils roulants
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Les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants peuvent voyager dans une poussette ou un landau
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Cette expérience nécessite un nombre minimum de voyageurs. Si elle est annulée parce que le minimum n'est pas atteint, on vous proposera une autre date/expérience ou un remboursement intégral.
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Toute modification effectuée moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience ne sera pas acceptée.
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Forget the conventional historical tours. This 2.5 hour eco expedition redefines the Algarve capital, turning the streets and coast into a living laboratory in constant visual contact with the magnificent Ria Formosa.
Led by a local marine biologist, you will explore the symbiotic relationship between urbanism and this dynamic ecosystem. Along the route, uncover how tide and salinity shaped the architecture, observe the traditional bivalve harvest in the Estero do Ladrão and understand the biology of one of Portugal’s largest urban white-tailed colonies that inhabit the roofs of Villa Adentro.
We will also do a botanical study to identify the halophy...
Points forts
2 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
The entrance ticket to the Cathedral of the See and access to the viewpoint are already fully included in the tour price.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
I Love Faro Sign
Find your Guide in front of the large red-hearted sign 'FARO' in the Faro Marina Square; look for the T-shirt with the AquaTerra logo.
Retour
Faro Ecological Walking Tour Ria Formosa with Biologist
Faro
À propos
Discover Faro with a Marine Biologist!
Forget the conventional historical tours. This 2.5 hour eco expedition redefines the Algarve capital, turning the streets and coast into a living laboratory in constant visual contact with the magnificent Ria Formosa.
Led by a local marine biologist, you will explore the symbiotic relationship between urbanism and this dynamic ecosystem. Along the route, uncover how tide and salinity shaped the architecture, observe the traditional bivalve harvest in the Estero do Ladrão and understand the biology of one of Portugal’s largest urban white-tailed colonies that inhabit the roofs of Villa Adentro.
We will also do a botanical study to identify the halophy...
Points forts
2 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
The entrance ticket to the Cathedral of the See and access to the viewpoint are already fully included in the tour price.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
I Love Faro Sign
Find your Guide in front of the large red-hearted sign 'FARO' in the Faro Marina Square; look for the T-shirt with the AquaTerra logo.
Retour
Itinéraire
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Marina de Faro
Departure point of the expedition. Travellers find the marine biologist next to the iconic city sign for an initial briefing. Here, the concept of "laboratory city" is introduced and the geographical contextualization of the Ria Formosa and its connection to the urban evolution of Faro is made.
15 minutes
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Ria Formosa
Along the riverside areas, travelers will observe the tide dynamics and coastal geology. The biologist will explain the vital role of the barrier islands as a shield against the Atlantic and the importance of this estuary ecosystem for regional biodiversity.
50 minutes
3
Vieille ville de Faro
A scientific immersion in the historic center. Travelers will observe and learn about the biology of one of the largest urban colonies of white beetles in Portugal, analyzing their nests on the roofs and realizing how their behavior synchronizes with the Ria cycles.
30 minutes
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Muralhas de Faro
Field botanical study. Travelers will identify the halophyt flora that colonizes the cracks of the ancient Roman and medieval walls, understanding the extraordinary biological mechanisms that allow these plants to survive and thrive in high salinity environments.
25 minutes
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Cathédrale de Faro
Conclusion of the tour with the climb to the tower viewpoint. From this strategic panoramic perspective, travelers will take a closing look at the Ria Formosa as the city’s “pulse,” debating its industrial past and the future ecological challenges imposed by climate change.
