Come to know one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Portugal, with mountains and sea and the most outstanding view point over the Ria Formosa, observe the drawing of the islands, discover the outlines of the beaches, channels and tidal flats, realise of the many shades of blue that the Atlantic Ocean sea has, feel in the face the breeze of highlands whilst listening to it sound against the vegetation, discover the different kinds of plants that flourish in here, see the hawk´s flight trajectory… Enjoy nature in Cerro de S. Miguel.
It´s known that in Antiquity Cerro de S. Miguel, or the Monte Figo as it was known, was used as an important reference point for coastline navigation, with allusions to its strategic location on the Portolan charts, literary texts and historic documents by Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Vikings, Arabs and other Christian people from North Europe. It was common to attribute to it mystical powers, coming from a fertile imagination very common in maritime people.
The Cerro de S. Miguel is located at 8 km north of Olhão city and rises up 411 m above the sea level.
Duration: Half day
Price: 30€/pax
Includes :
Nature guide
Binoculars
Birds Field guide
Fauna and Flora Field guides
Transports
Insurances
Taxes
Timing recommendation: All year round
This activity is suitable for visitors staying in Olhão / Faro area. Visitors staying outside of this area, an alternative meeting point will be arranged.
Photo credit: ferran pestaña / Visualhunt / CC BY-SA
Photo credit: sussexbirder / Visualhunt.com / CC BY