Best places for Butterflies in April
Where can you find butterflies in Europe in April? Here are some of the hotspots.
Best places for Wildlife in April
Where to go for the best wildlife and nature experiences in Europe in April
Butterfly-watching in January-February
You can see a few butterflies in southern Europe in winter, but it’s just a taster for things to come later in the year.
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
How to visit the Parque Natural da Rio Formosa along the south coast of the Algarve in Portugal.
Best places for wildlife in March
A round-up of some of the best places for nature-watching in Europe in March.
Best places for wildlife in February
Updated 30/12/2023. Europe can be as fascinating for wildlife in winter as it is in the warmer months. Here are some ideas on the best places to go in February
Best places for wildlife in January
Europe can be as fascinating for wildlife in winter as it is in the warmer months. Here are some ideas on the best places to go in January
Watching Wolves in Europe
A selection of organised trips (eco-volunteering, guided vacations and single day/night opportunities) for watching wolves in Europe.
Discovering Parque Natural do Alvão: A Nature Lover’s Guide
The Parque Natural do Alvão in the north-east of Portugal has Medieval villages, traditional farming, and a wealth of nature. Even through the mist, there was plenty of interest for a day out.
Winter birds at the Tejo Estuary
Some 70,000 water birds spend their winter on the Tejo estuary near Lisbon in Portugal. That can mean some serious birdwatching there.
Birding ‘Paradise in Portugal’
The Quinta do Barranco da Estrada calls itself Paradise in Portugal. A wonderful site for a peaceful week of birding away from it all.
Bird-watching along the Algarve railway
How to get the most out of bird-watching in the Algarve using the railway service.
Madeira – The Laurel Forest at Ribeiro Frio
If you are visiting Madeira via a cruise ship and have limited time on the island, a visit to Ribeiro Frio will give you a good flavour of the place.
Nature-watching in the Eastern Algarve
The eastern part of the Algarve is less busy with tourism than the middle and west, so is ideal for a bird-watching (or indeed any nature-watching) holiday
Summer in the Algarve is hot
Summer in the Algarve is hot – but with a little care, you can still find some nature to watch.