Lisboa Trip Overview
Near Lisbon, just an hour away, there is a natural reserve in an archipelago composed of three small islets: the Berlengas. A heavenly place and definitely in your bucket list when in Lisbon! This is an area protected by the Portuguese government since 1465 and was declared by UNESCO a Biosphere Reserve in 2011.
On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit Berlenga Grande, the largest island, walk along its trails with a local guide, visit some of the caves on a boat trip and visit the Fort of S. João Baptista, which defended the seafarers of this archipelago for centuries. Be dazzled by its crystalline and wild waters and by the natural beauty of this remote place on the Portuguese coast!
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* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Near Lisbon, just an hour away, there is a natural reserve in an archipelago composed of three small islets: the Berlengas. A heavenly place and definitely in your bucket list when in Lisbon! This is an area protected by the Portuguese government since 1465 and was declared by UNESCO a Biosphere Reserve in 2011.
On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit Berlenga Grande, the largest island, walk along its trails with a local guide, visit some of the caves on a boat trip and visit the Fort of S. João Baptista, which defended the seafarers of this archipelago for centuries. Be dazzled by its crystalline and wild waters and by the natural beauty of this remote place on the Portuguese coast!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Berlenga Grande, Berlenga Grande, Leiria District, Central Portugal
In the natural reserve od Berlengas, situated in an archipelago composed of three small islets you will find a piece of paradise.
On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit Berlenga Grande, the largest island and walk along its trails with a local guide.
Duration: 7 hours
Pass By: Berlenga Grande, Berlenga Grande, Leiria District, Central Portugal
Visit some of the caves on a boat trip. In some of the many caves of Berlenga Island there is enough water seepage along the walls which, along with the constant shade, stimulate growth of species such as Asplenium marinum and Lemna minor. The “Gruta do Espanhol”, nearby the beach of the “Carreiro do Mosteiro” is a good example of this habitat.
Stop At: Fortress São João Baptista, Arquipélago das Berlengas, 2520 Peniche, Portugal
Visit the Fort of S. João Baptista. Its military structure is the most significant construction of the Berlengas and the most emblematic element of the archipelago. Ordered to be built by D. Joãp IV in 1651.
Duration: 30 minutes
