Sunset colours over FIO 2026, the Monfrague birdwatching fair.
#wildlifeportugal #birdwatching #birdwatchingtours #fio2026 #naturetourism #natureinterpretation #travelwithpurpose #slowtourism #privateguidedtours

These days we are visiting a different area, in Spain, not far from the border.
Any guesses? 😁

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The new tourism resources originating from Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan A Journey Woven by Forests, Fermentation, and a Heritage Railway Near Kyoto and Osaka HYOGO, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Located in the central-western part of Hyogo Prefecture and approximately 90 minutes by car from Kyoto and Osaka, Shiso City (Hyogo Prefecture, Japan) is gaining attention as a new destination for nature-based tourism. Built around its extensive forests, deep-rooted fermentation culture, and a heritage forest railway revived by local residents, the city is emerging as a compelling place for sustainable travel. Tourism Media Service spoke with Shiso City Tourism Association about the new tourism resources originating from Shiso City. […]

The new tourism resources originating from Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan #ShisoCity #HyogoPrefecture #JapanTravel #NatureTourism #SustainableTravel

So immensely proud to have won the #NatureTourism category at the 2025 #NatureofScotland Awards for Biosphere Experiences! Congratulations to all nominees and winners and thanks to @rspbscotland.bsky.social for a wonderful night 💚💙

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Rewilding tours in the Greater Côa Valley.

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Pyrenean Oak (Quercus pyrenaica) forests are the native tree-cover of the rewilding area of Paul de Toiroes, in the Greater Côa Valley.
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The wide and flat granite landscape on the summit of Mesas Mountain, is divided by Portugal and Spain, and from here we have amazing horizons from both sides of the border.

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Four and a half minutes to have a glimpse of Vale Carapito rewilding area in Spring. 
https://youtu.be/7iJUJ4TS5lU?si=SheMXv5pDXxBoXCf

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Black vulture preening its feathers after a feast. 

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Autumn/Winter landscape in the Greater Côa Valley.

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The heavy atmosphere of the rugged and harsh landscape of Estrela Mountain during the autumn season.

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Detail of the riverside slope of the Douro International Natural Park, where the Mediterranean landscape acquires different colours during autumn. 

#wildlifeportugal #naturetourism #slowtourism #privateguidedtours #portugal #douronaturalpark #natureinterpretation #landscape #autumn #dourovalley

Feeling the geomorphology of Mesas Mountain. 

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Typical altitude landscape at Mesas Mountain, cradle of the Greater Côa Valley. The granite rock formations are a constant.

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Accent-dependant Pun

(@kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social, Sussex, October 2018)

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A balancing boulder, a whim of time and the elements, in Mesas Mountain, Sabugal, Portugal.

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Mesas Mountain, the cradle of the Greater Côa Valley. The hills of this granite elevation are covered by Echinospartium ibericum, an Iberian endemic shrub (in the image with rounded shape).

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Waterfall at Estrela Mountain Natural Park. With the colours of Autumn this place is magic!
Check our website for more about the photo tours we offer.

#wildlifeportugal #estrelamountain #phototours #autumn #privateguidedtours #portugal #slowtourism #naturetourism #naturalpark #photography

Autumn atmosphere at Estrela Mountain Natural Park. This is one of the seasons we prefer for nature photography. Explore our website to know more about photo tours we offer.

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[8/8] Repenser nos pratiques de nature, c’est aussi repenser notre place dans l’écosystème. Voir, admirer ne suffit plus. Il faut apprendre à cohabiter et à agir en respectant les rythmes et les besoins du vivant. #geography #wildlife #naturetourism

[7/8] Antoine Doré appelle à une "écologie de l’attention": repenser nos loisirs pour mieux écouter et cohabiter. Cela passe par des formes de médiation – guides, animaux, outils – qui ouvrent à des relations plus sensibles et respectueuses. #geography #wildlife #naturetourism

[6/8] Le succès de cette vision "scopophile" de la faune masque les tensions : plus de randonneurs, plus de dérangements. Les espèces les plus visibles deviennent vulnérables, car exposées à une pression touristique accrue. #geography #wildlife #naturetourism

[5/8] Depuis les années 1970, le cinéma animalier transforme les animaux sauvages en "stars". Cette représentation spectaculaire crée un lien d’admiration, mais souvent sans réel contact ou cohabitation. #geography #wildlife #naturetourism

[4/8] Ce rapport esthétique a conduit à mettre en scène la nature : sentiers balisés, plateformes d’observation... La faune devient spectacle. La forêt devient un lieu de consommation d’images, non plus un espace partagé. #geography #wildlife #naturetourism

[3/8] Historiquement, la nature "sauvage" a été valorisée par les élites urbaines pour son esthétique, au détriment des usages vivriers (chasse, cueillette). Les parcs nationaux ont été pensés d’abord comme des lieux touristiques. #geography #wildlife #naturetourism

[2/8] Nos activités de plein air façonnent notre vision de la nature : souvent vue comme un simple décor pour se ressourcer, elle est aménagée pour les loisirs, effaçant son caractère vivant, habité et fragile. #geography #wildlife #naturetourism

Comment le tourisme et les loisirs de plein air ont modifié notre rapport aux animaux sauvages Rapaces, marmottes… Le développement des pratiques récréatives en pleine nature est-il compatible avec le maintien de conditions de vie et de conservation convenables pour la faune sauvage ?

[1/8] Antoine Doré, sociologue à l’INRAE, analyse comment nos loisirs en pleine nature transforment notre rapport à la faune sauvage. Il montre que ces pratiques modifient nos perceptions du vivant et questionne leur compatibilité avec une véritable cohabitation. #geography #wildlife #naturetourism

TUI Care Foundation Partners with IUCN to Support Endangered Species through Nature Tourism in Namibia and Cambodia - ittn.ie TUI Care Foundation Partners with IUCN to Support Endangered Species through Nature Tourism in Namibia and Cambodia  ittn.ie

#NatureTourism #EndangeredSpecies #Conservation #SustainableTravel #WildlifeProtection

Not all butterflies fly in the sun. 🦋🌛
Did you know that there are hundreds of species of nocturnal butterflies (moths) in Portugal?
Have you ever noticed a nocturnal butterfly (moth) up close?
Share your experience in the comments below! ⬇️ #Biodiversity #MothsofPortugal #NatureTourism

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