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Description
Lagoa Pequena consists of one man-made freshwater lagoon and a natural seawater lagoon. There are four hides, one with tower. Marsh willows, reeds, wooded areas and a small creek in a protected area perfect for birdwatching. The Lagoa Pequena is one of the largest wetlands of Portugal. Birds you can see here include Little Grebe, Ring-necked Duck, Purple Swamphen, Common Kingfisher, Eurasian Coot, Gadwall, Cetti's Warbler, Osprey, Eurasian Hoopoe and Common Waxbill. As a bonus, you could also see European polecats, genets and river otters. Note that the site is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and public holidays, see the info below.
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Lagoa Pequena is located 45 km south of Lisbon. Opening hours: Summer (15 June to 15 September): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 12:30 and from 14.00 to 18:30. Last admission: 17:30. Winter (September 16 to June 14): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00. Last entry: 16:00. Note: Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and public holidays.
The access is made by car. Click on the P in the map for directions. There’s plenty of place to park. Free parking, then walking only (furthest hide ~500 m). Four different trails. Free entry, possible to book tours. Paid guided tour every last Saturday of month. Some areas may be flooded.