Description
Spring is the time of year when life returns to nature. The birds start to reproduce, the plants start to flower, the insects are more active and the reptiles can be seen lying in the sun warming themselves after a cold winter.
Within the realm of plants, the most colorful and interesting plants are the orchids. These little princesses of nature are hard to find for the untrained eye but our experienced guide will help you find them.
The photographic safari is done on the pedestrian trails of Rocha da Pena and Fonte Benémola.
Throughout the Rocha da Pena trail it is possible to observe a variety of wild orchids, some of the stunning beauty, others shy and small, however, there is a large and spectacular but rare orchid for our region, the Limodorum Abortivum. It is always exciting to find it and photograph it.
The Fonte Benémola trail has a superior variety of orchids due to the presence of water, even in years of drought, it is common to see the fascinating Ophrys that mimic small insects. Other species that can also be found are Epipactis and Serapias, among others.
📍 Specific Conditions:
- Difficulty: Depending on which area you want to visit:
▪ Rocha da Pena: Moderate, not advisable for people with mobility, heart or serious respiratory problems.
▪ Fonte Benémola: Low, not advisable for people with locomotive difficulties (it is necessary to cross a stream using stepping stones).
⚠ Necessary Equipment:
- Hat or Cap;
- Water;
- Comfortable boots and clothes for walking;
- Photographic camera.
✔ Pick-Up at your Accommodation (Loulé only)
📅 This activity is limited to the months March to end of May, depending on if there was enough rain during the winter the activity may be limited to end at the beginning of May. The photographic safari can be done in the morning or the afternoon. Or you can ask for a full day activity with visits to both Rocha da Pena and Fonte Benémola.
SENSATION DETAILS
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For lovers of:
Culture and a View, Out of the Region and Smell the Nature.
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Risk level:
Low
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Duration:
04:00 Hours
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GPS Location:
Lat:37.2497778N Long:8.11463611111W
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Meeting point:
Your Accommodation (Loulé)
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Translator:
Human
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Translation for:
English, Portuguese
USEFUL INFORMATION
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Customers:
Babies do not count
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 20
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Children:
Allowed Up to the age of 12
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Babies:
Allowed Up to the age of 5
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Reservation:
Within: 72 hours
PRICES (PER PERSON)
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Adults:
From 65.00 € up to 75.00 €
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Children:
From 55.00 € up to 60.00 €
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Babies:
Free If allowed
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
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Pays accepted:
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Vouchers accept:
Paper or Electronic
SCHEDULE
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Type of service:
Start time is to be agreed with the provider. See voucher for contact information.
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Opening time:
09:00h
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Closing time:
19:00h
HOW TO ENJOY YOUR SENSATION
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This activity is limited to the months March to end of May, depending on if there was enough rain during the winter the activity may be limited to end at the beginning of May. The photographic safari can be done in the morning or the afternoon. You can contact the Sensation provider by email or phone later to agree the start time of the event. The necessary contact information will be provided in the voucher. Make sure to follow the provider recommendations.
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