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Description
Faia Brava is a 1000 hectare nature reserve located in northeastern Portugal, on either side of the Côa River, a tributary of the Douro. Species occur in the area which are very rare in Europe and threatened with extinction. This mainly concerns the Bonelli's Eagle and Egyptian Vulture, which breed on the steep cliffs. Other cliff breeders that occur in the region are the Peregrine Falcon, Griffon Vulture, Eagle Owl, Black Stork and Common Raven. Large raptors soaring the skyes, big amount of small song birds. Big chances of seeing rare bird species here.
Details
Access
The tourist infrastructure is still limited. It is a wild not really known area, so there are no specific parking areas to visit the area. Best option is to park in in the small hamlet of Cidadelhe and explore the area on foot from there. It is allowed to wander through the area; more specific it is almost the only option since there are no real hiking paths.
Terrain and Habitat
Canyon/cliff , River , Valley , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Rocky , DryCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migrationRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Photo Faia Brava by Frank Vassen, CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.