Back

Plan a route here

Birdspot - Alcaria Ruiva crossroad

Bird sanctuary · Alentejo · 179 m

Responsible for this content
Portugal Wildscapes

Imperial Eagle
Photo: René Pop, Portugal Wildscapes

Add comment

At the crossroad N122 + N123

Author

Fernando Teigão dos Santos

Update: November 27, 2019

Coordinates

37.702407, -7.747480

DMS

37°42'08.7"N 7°44'50.9"W

UTM

29S 610413 4173535

w3w

///regularity.improvising.reset

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Recommendations nearby

Scenic Route · Portugal

On the road - Explore the Wildscapes

Difficulty

Distance 601.4 km

Duration 42:03 h

Ascent 5,962 m

Descent 5,962 m

One of the best ways to explore the quiet roads, villages, nature and heritage of Portugal Wildscapes is by taking one of our recommended routes.

from Portugal Wildscapes, Portugal Wildscapes

Show all on map

Nearby Points of Interest

These suggestions were created automatically.

Questions and answers

Ask the first question

Would you like to the ask the author a question?

Rating

Write your first review

Help others by being the first to add a review.

Photos from others

Special features

Place to visit

Content
Show images Hide images

Features

2D 3D

Maps and trails

8 Routes nearby

Theme trail · Portugal

The river banks of Guadiana (PR3 MTL)

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 10 km

Duration 3:00 h

Ascent 82 m

Descent 82 m

A walk along the riverbank of Guardiana with many spots for birdwatching.

from Portugal Wildscapes, Portugal Wildscapes

Hiking trail · Portugal

Between Mediterranean habitats (PR6 MTL)

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 11.3 km

Duration 4:00 h

Ascent 68 m

Descent 68 m

Explore the steppe and the Mediterranean “montado” passing by old mines and bird watching spots.

from Portugal Wildscapes, Portugal Wildscapes

Theme trail · Beja

Gorges of Guadiana Path (PR2 MTL)

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 3.6 km

Duration 1:30 h

Ascent 128 m

Descent 128 m

Hike into the gorge of the Guadiana river and discover an ancient water mill along with an amazing spot for bird watching.

from Portugal Wildscapes, Portugal Wildscapes

Theme trail · Portugal

Guadiana, the grand southern river (PR1)

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 6.2 km

Duration 2:00 h

Ascent 91 m

Descent 91 m

A path along the river Guadiana, with the castle of Mértola, preserved habitats, bird-watching spots and ancient watermills.

from Portugal Wildscapes, Portugal Wildscapes

Road biking · Portugal

On the Road - Cycling Route [Stage 4]

Difficulty

Distance 57.3 km

Duration 3:29 h

Ascent 694 m

Descent 693 m

Loop journey from Mértola along the East bank of the river Guadiana, cycling through the Natural Park and the mining heritage of São Domingos.

from Manuel Franco, Portugal Wildscapes

Long distance cycling · Portugal

Off the Road - Into the Wildscapes [Stage 5]

Difficulty Stage 5

Distance 60.9 km

Duration 4:50 h

Ascent 705 m

Descent 705 m

Loop from Mértola along the East bank of the river Guadiana, cycling through the Natural Park and the mining heritage of São Domingos.

from Manuel Franco, Portugal Wildscapes

Long distance cycling · Portugal

Off the Road - Into the Wildscapes [Stage 6]

Difficulty Stage 6

Distance 73.5 km

Duration 5:28 h

Ascent 622 m

Descent 427 m

Travel from Mértola to Castro Verde, closing a 400 km route, which crosses the lands of the Iberian lynx and the fields of Alentejo where an epic ...

from Manuel Franco, Portugal Wildscapes

Road biking · Portugal

On the Road - Cycling Route [Stage 5]

Difficulty

Distance 96.3 km

Duration 5:12 h

Ascent 636 m

Descent 513 m

Journey from Mértola to Aljustrel, passing by the village of Castro Verde and through UNESCO Biosphere Reserve to close the 400 Km route.

from Manuel Franco, Portugal Wildscapes

8 Routes nearby