As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each winter the shallow salt pans and tidal lagoons of Ria Formosa Natural Park host congregations of Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus).
Birds concentrate in protected mudflats and salinas to feed on brine shrimp and small invertebrates, producing predictable daytime and low-tide sightings across several well-known viewing points.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Tavira Salt Pans (Salinas de Tavira) |
| Cacela Velha Viewpoint and Manta Rota salt pans |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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