Zoomarine helps protect the Vaquita, the world’s rarest marine mammal
Together with two other entities, the Algarve’s marine theme park is collaborating with Pesca ABC to encourage alternative fishing methods to save the Vaquita from extinction. Zoomarine, Yaqu Pacha, a
To weed or not to weed?
By the end of May, we had to clear our large garden for the coming fire season. Out we went with the lathe, sheers, strimmer and lawn mower to cut
World’s “longest circular walking route” being created in Portugal
Project’s creator says the full circular route could be operational in the next three years A project to create the world’s longest circular walking route is being developed in Alcobaça,
The noble, humble donkey of Portugal
There’s something ridiculously lovable about donkeys. They just look awkward, like the goofy little brother of a handsome horse. For thousands of years, they were used as a beast of
Jellyfish-like organism detected near Algarve coast is “harmless”
Salps have very important role in the capture of carbon in the sea A marine organism resembling a jellyfish and rarely found in coastal areas has been appearing near the
Celebrate World Wetlands Day at Lagoa’s Alagoas Brancas
Learn about the secret that is Alagoas Brancas this Sunday An event to celebrate World Wetlands Day is taking place at Alagoas Brancas in Lagoa on Sunday, February 4, from
Snow reported in the Algarve
Recently, my old friend from Boston sent me his video of snow gently falling through bare trees onto a white rolling meadow. I became slightly homesick for the beauty of
Algarve’s wildlife has a special hospital
Imagine … it’s a beautiful day, and you go out walking on your favorite route. Suddenly, you spot a large owl hobbling on the ground. The majestic bird looks injured
Eagles of the Algarve
Mention the word ‘eagle’ to any nature lover and it adds a level of excitement. Just the thought of watching an eagle soaring or perched is something that never gets
Living the Ria Formosa
Based in Olhão, Boat for a Day takes nature and beach lovers on tailored tours of Portugal’s most astonishing natural park The Ria Formosa, with its rich fauna and flora,