Top Beiras Nature and Wildlife Tours

A forest where each nook has a story to tell, a way of life to observe, melodies to be enchanted, landscapes to contemplate. Venture out and discover the natural world of this forest, and get to know the guides of the Adventures Forte (s) through an interpretive visit, all its history, discovering also all the biodiversity and importance that Bussaco National Forest has. An adventure where you will have the opportunity to visit a dense and unique forest with autochthonous species, presenting characteristics typical of the primitive forest. Venture into a journey into the past and the present always in direct contact with the magic of nature!

The landscapes of the Serra de Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park are as indescribable as the feeling of living them on a magnificent horse. The Alcaria Equestrian Center offers you unique moments in full connection with nature. Hold the reins, find your rhythm and let yourself be rocked by the journey and enjoy the surroundings of a perfect setting.

The villages of Shale have already been dubbed "magical villages," their names sound like Romans, Arabs and even barbarians, but it is their characteristic appearance that makes them so fantastic. These structures dating back to medieval times emanate an architectural beauty that is still difficult to match today, even more fascinating are the places where they find themselves by necessity of fixation for pastoral and agricultural activities. During this adventure we will take you to know some of the most beautiful villages of Shale of Serra da Lousã as well as the sweeping landscapes that this unique place has to offer ...

In this adventure we will discover some of the most iconic shale villages and waterfalls in central Portugal! We started our trip with a wonderful view of the Mont'Alto Sanctuary. Then, we leave in the direction of Coja where we can relax on its river beach before the mountain paths take us to the village of Benfeita and the waterfall of Fraga da Pena with its imposing 20 meters high. To end in beauty, nothing like visiting the best-known schist village in the country - Piódão…. For the more adventurous we still have 2 more places to discover, Foz d’Égua the enchanted village and Poço da Broca where the waters demonstrate the power of nature…

Escape the city and discover the delights of life along the rivers in Portugal. When you travel by sidecar you soak up the smells and sounds of river flora and fauna, historic sites and village life today – this is a unique and mutli-sensorial experience. We will be able to ride to parts of the river side that others can't reach, and as we travel we will point out interesting facts and information of the region. As we ride we will see beautiful waterfalls, hidden fluvial beaches and history of the people who live here (old watermills and other interesting architecture) along the rivers' long and winding paths. Stopping for pictures, lunch and refreshments you'll attract all the attention from passers by. This is a truly unique and memorable way to take in Portugal's impressive river ways and take away a feeling of true adventure.

After pick up at your hotel in Coimbra, we will go to Serra da Lousã. We will visit the Schist Villages, a group of small shepherds' villages scattered around the mountains. We will start with Cerdeira, with its chapel, a wooden bridge next to the fountain and its houses perfectly integrated into the landscape, thanks to the schist stone that was used in its construction. We will pass through the village of Candal to go through its narrow streets and in Talasnal we enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the Serra de Lousã. In all the villages we travel between shale houses, oaks, cork trees, narrow alleys, streets and small trails. We will return to the hotel in Coimbra after a visit that looked more like a trip to our rural ancestor.

Bairrada is one of Portugal’s most prestigious wine regions and lies just north of Coimbra. On this tour, learn more about Portuguese wine and Bairrada’s wine-making heritage as you visit one of two wine cellars, and sample the region’s famous sparkling wine. Afterwards, explore the natural landscapes of the Bussaco Forest and perhaps stop at a local restaurant to sample local delicacy, Roasted Piglet (own expense).

After pick up at your hotel in Coimbra, we will make a trip to the Sicó mountain, to Buracas of Casmilo. Natural caves steep in the mountains, as if they were natural monuments, they offer an incredible view of the valleys and mountains of the region. Prepare your camera! After visiting, we circulate through the mountains and rural villages, enjoying the fauna and flora, where the numerous olive trees, walnut trees, oaks, small gardens, sheep and goats stand out. Arriving at the cheese capital, the village of Rabaçal, we taste the delicious cheese accompanied by the dark bread, also typical of the region. Then, we will go to the most emblematic place of this excursion: the Roman ruins of Conímbriga. We will go up the stands of his amphitheater, visit the thermal baths and even visit houses with more than 2,000 years of history. After the visits, we return to the hotel in Coimbra, using some of the pilgrimage trails of the Central Portuguese Way of the Caminhos of Santiago

Take a journey and discover with us millions of years of fossil discovering a unique route through hills and hills in the Sierra del Alhastro! A forgotten place where you can find arts and crafts that are almost lost in time, where rocks, plants and animals all have a story to tell ....

The Veado Verde / Green Deer invites you to live an experience in ancient Roman lands. Learn about Roman habits and traditions so deeply rooted in and around the ruins of Conimbriga. Let us show you their source of water and the beginning of the aqueduct in an ancient castellum, the ruins of the quasi-imperial Conimbriga with its fountains House and enjoy its wonderful garden scenes, mythological passages, seasons, monsters, birds and sea animals. We will also have the opportunity to visit the PO.RO.S - Roman Portugal Museum in Sicó, the newest museum, integrated in the Roman legacy tour. As a multimedia and virtual space, it works in combination with Conímbriga. IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!

The city of Coimbra is characterized not only by its historical and cultural heritage, but also by its Natural heritage. In this adventure we want to give you to know some of its green spaces, escape a little from the city where time always runs and provide you with quiet and relaxing moments. A route where you will visit some of the most important forest patches, considered as the lungs of the city, such as the National Forest of Choupal, the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, the National Forest of Vale de Canas (where you can find some of the most highlands of Europe) and finally the Natural Reserve of Paul de Arzila which is a Ramsar site and an icon for bird lovers ...

Take the hassle out of planning a visit to one of Portugal’s highest mountains—and visit several other destinations along the way—with this thoughtfully-curated full-day excursion to Estrela Mountain and Piodão. Forget about public transport with your private driver-guide at the wheel of the comfortable air-conditioned minivan and instead take in the views as you ascend (then descend) the mountain. Stops at Piodão, among other spots, are included.

Penacova, the village "where Nature lives", where "breathe good air", a place that awaits you and where the river Mondego will guide you! In this village, near Coimbra, where every corner and nook has a story to tell, we will leave on an adventure and in each place, a letter will find! This letter has a history, a memory, a tradition, a monument, a landscape and all together define the identity of this region. Follow and listen to the melody of the waters of the Mondego River and the Alva River, feel the "good air" of Penacova around your face and discover belvederes, windmills and waterfalls while the green mountains will accompany you. Allow yourself to meet the Nature that lives in this county, allow you to enrich your life with stories and build in your heart a book of memories to never forget.

Our adventures are not only made of nature and the proof of this is our visit to the prehistoric past of Carregal do Sal village. During this circuit we will take you to explore archaeological monuments dating back to the 4th century BC. that were used in the early days as a way of remembering and worshiping their dead. During this adventure you will get to know several Dolmens / Orcas (from Fiais da Telha, Ameal, Palheira among others) as well as various granite outcrops that fed the imagination of our ancestors leading to the emergence of various stories and legends.  In the middle of our journey you will still have the opportunity to taste some of the regional products that are sure to make your mouth water. All this will always be accompanied by sweeping landscapes and unforgettable demonstrations of nature.

Penacova, the village "where Nature lives", where "breathe good air", a place that awaits you and where the river Mondego will guide you! In this village, near Coimbra, where every corner and nook has a story to tell, we will leave on an adventure and in each place, a letter will find! This letter has a history, a memory, a tradition, a monument, a landscape and all together define the identity of this region. Follow and listen to the melody of the waters of the Mondego River and the Alva River, feel the "good air" of Penacova around your face and discover belvederes, windmills and waterfalls while the green mountains will accompany you. Allow yourself to meet the Nature that lives in this county, allow you to enrich your life with stories and build in your heart a book of memories to never forget.

In this tour we give the opportunity to experience the original Portugal. Mountains, countryside, shale, limestone, caves, nature, routines and gastronomy are some of the purposes of this trip. Ready?

Discover for a day Quinta do Vale do Lobo for its attentive and exploratory look. In an interpretative walk, by paths and trails come discover and observe the secrets of this space. A place where you can find a diversity of flora along the paths, find the small amphibians and reptiles hidden among the granitic rocks and pools of water, but also the opportunity to relax and watch carefully the sky and trees where the birdlife lives. Quinta do Vale do Lobo gives you a more intimate contact with nature, but also with the traditions of this small cultural village, where you can join the oldest and most educated people and participate in various tasks that we have at their disposal. At the end of this tour, enjoy the flavors and smells of the cuisine, wines and liqueurs of the Beira Alta region await you! A unique experience discovering nature, traditions, history and cuisine at Quinta de Vale do Lobo.

Cova da Moira, a place where the extensive area of agricultural land has enormous historical and archaeological value in bringing together numerous graves dug from granite rock and remnants of the past. Trace these from different times and which together with other archaeological monuments spread throughout the county, a rich village full of history of our ancestors. In this adventure, you can get to know these various archaeological sites and understand the meaning and functions of each grave along this interpretive circuit. However, despite the archaeological interest being high, we can not fail to mention that the landscape value is also of great importance. Finally, we will visit the Manuel Soares de Albergaria Museum and the Aristides de Sousa Mendes House, defender of the Jews during World War II.

Soak up the scenery of central Portugal from the back of a bike—something few travelers really get to experience—during this full-day ride down the Ecopista do Dão. In the company of a guide and a small group capped at 8 participants, cover almost 50km and enjoy an intimate experience that is well-suited to experienced cyclists.

Cova da Moira, a place where the extensive area of agricultural land has enormous historical and archaeological value in bringing together numerous graves dug from granite rock and remnants of the past. Trace these from different times and which together with other archaeological monuments spread throughout the county, a rich village full of history of our ancestors. In this adventure, you can get to know these various archaeological sites and understand the meaning and functions of each grave along this interpretive circuit. However, despite the archaeological interest being high, we can not fail to mention that the landscape value is also of great importance.

Fátima is widely considered among Portugal’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites, but visiting independently means missing its spiritual significance. On this tour, begin with a pickup at your Coimbra hotel and explore three of the chapels and basilica around Fátima. Visit Valinhos and the homes of the three shepherds before whom the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared, and learn of the sites’ importance to Catholics across the world.

We have selected the points of greatest historical, geological and human interest to create an experience that always leaves your mouth watering and wants to come back. We pass through the stunning lagoons of the Arrimal, we enter the mountain to discover the "Arco da Memória", we discover the unique candidate for UNESCO heritage (the dry stone walls). The landscape is marked by abandoned windmills (reminiscent of other times, although not far away). Stops at the Ecopista and in the coal caves, a mandatory visit to the magnificent Fórnea (a unique geological formation, with an impressive view), the "Jurassic Beach" (about 30 km from the current coast line, we discover traces of sea creatures that lived in a distant past). Algares and Lapas, typical geological features of Carso, give us a different view, from the interior of the Earth to the Sky. A trip to Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park is certainly not complete without visiting the "Dinosaur Footprints".

In this adventure we will discover some of the most iconic shale villages and waterfalls in central Portugal! We started our trip with a wonderful view of the Mont'Alto Sanctuary. Then, we leave in the direction of Coja where we can relax on its river beach before the mountain paths take us to the village of Benfeita and the waterfall of Fraga da Pena with its imposing 20 meters high. To end in beauty, nothing like visiting the best-known schist village in the country - Piódão….

Our adventures are not only made of nature and the proof of this is our visit to the prehistoric past of Carregal do Sal village. During this circuit we will take you to explore archaeological monuments dating back to the 4th century BC. that were used in the early days as a way of remembering and worshiping their dead. During this adventure you will get to know several Dolmens / Orcas (from Fiais da Telha, Ameal, Palheira among others) as well as various granite outcrops that fed the imagination of our ancestors leading to the emergence of various stories and legends.  In the middle of our journey you will still have the opportunity to taste some of the regional products that are sure to make your mouth water. All this will always be accompanied by sweeping landscapes and unforgettable demonstrations of nature.