Parques de Portugal

Cerro do Bufo

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This paths is located between the alluvial plain and the wooded slopes. A succession of industrial salterns, salt marshes and Carrasqueira water branch, on one hand, and agricultural crops, on the other. The birds are a constant presence in both ecological units. Flamingos, coots and waders occur in wetlands. The white storks can also be seen here, but prefers nesting in trees on the dry zone, a natural biotope for different small birds and birds of prey. The path is wholly within the Nature Reserve of Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Salt Marsh. The route begins and ends at N126-6 towards Cerro do Bufo Salterns.

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  • This paths is located between the alluvial plain and the wooded slopes. A succession of industrial salterns, salt marshes and Carrasqueira water branch, on one hand, and agricultural crops, on the other. The birds are a constant presence in both ecological units. Flamingos, coots and waders occur in wetlands. The white storks can also be seen here, but prefers nesting in trees on the dry zone, a natural biotope for different small birds and birds of prey. The path is wholly within the Nature Reserve of Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Salt Marsh. The route begins and ends at N126-6 towards Cerro do Bufo Salterns.

  • Algarve

  • Castro Marim

  • Sapal de C. Marim e V. R. Sto. António Nature Reserve

  • Casa do Sal (Salt House)

    Castro Marim Castle

    Territorial Interpretation Centre of Castro Marim

  • PTCON0013 Ria Formosa / Castro Marim

    PTZPE0018 Sapais de Castro Marim (Castro Marim Sall Marshes)

  • Mata Nacional das Dunas Litorais e Vila Real de Santo António.
     
    Mata Nacional das Terras da Ordem.
     

  • Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas, I.P. (ICNF, I.P.)

  • Access to Castro Marim (by car), from:
     - Beja: IC27;
     - Faro - Via do Infante: A22 (exit in Castro Marim) or N125: N125-6 to Castro Marim;
     - Vila Real de Santo António - N122 to Castro Marim; or
    - Ayamonte (Spain): A22 (exit in Castro Marim).
     
    In Castro Marim, take M125-6, west direction (Altura), pass the bridge and turn on the 1st rural path on the left where the beginning of the route, where is the sign of the beginning of the route. 
     

  • Yes

  • Cerro do Bufo
  • Cerro do Bufo

  • 11.2 quilometers.

  • All year, except in rainy weather.

  • 3 h

  • 35 meters.

  • Easy

  • Ring road

  • Todos os grupos

  • Yes.

  • Revelim picnic area.

Points of Interest

In rainy days this route is impractical.
 
This is one of the best places to see aquatic birds. Visit it early in the morning or in the evening and enjoy the beautiful scenery. In Summer, protect yourself from the mosquitoes.

Access
Access to Castro Marim (by car), from:
 - Beja: IC27;
 - Faro - Via do Infante: A22 (exit in Castro Marim) or N125: N125-6 to Castro Marim;
 - Vila Real de Santo António - N122 to Castro Marim; or
- Ayamonte (Spain): A22 (exit in Castro Marim).
 
In Castro Marim, take M125-6, west direction (Altura), pass the bridge and turn on the 1st rural path on the left where the beginning of the route, where is the sign of the beginning of the route. 
 
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