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Tours & Experiences

Rock art guided tours, birdwatching, safari 4WD, hiking and traditional picnics — eight ways to discover the natural, cultural and archaeological heritage of the Greater Côa Valley.

Map of the Greater Côa Valley with Ambieduca tour areas
Where we take you

One valley, five territories

  • 1
    Côa Valley Archaeological ParkPaleolithic rock art — Penascosa, Canada do Inferno, Ribeira de Piscos
  • 2
    Faia Brava ReserveCliff-nesting raptors and semi-wild horses in Portugal's first private reserve
  • 3
    Ermo das ÁguiasRewilding Portugal area — Sorraia horses and Tauros cattle
  • 4
    Vilar de AmargoThe “land of lizards” — our home village, walks and accommodation
  • 5
    Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo & Douro InternationalHistoric villages and the Douro International Natural Park
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Rock Art Guided Tours

Côa Valley Archaeological Park — UNESCO World Heritage. Penascosa can be visited at sunset and by night, by lantern light.

Engraved rock illuminated by lantern light on a night visit

Penascosa Rock Art Site

Côa Valley Archaeological Park
  • Meeting point: Castelo Melhor Reception Center
  • Duration: 1h30–2h
  • Schedule: Afternoon and night
  • Route: 6 km by 4WD + 400 m walk
Highlights: Upper Paleolithic engravings (30,000–12,000 years old), Douro Wine Region, rural and riverside landscape, traditional dovecotes.Night tour available! Book now

Canada do Inferno Rock Art Site

Côa Valley Archaeological Park
  • Meeting point: Côa Museum
  • Duration: 1h30–2h
  • Schedule: Morning
  • Route: 10 km (road + cobblestones) by 4WD + 900 m walk
Highlights: Upper Paleolithic engravings (30,000–12,000 years old), site of the Côa dam project, Douro Wine Region, natural setting. Book now

Ribeira de Piscos Rock Art Site

Côa Valley Archaeological Park
  • Meeting point: Muxagata Village
  • Duration: 2h–2h30
  • Schedule: Morning
  • Route: 6 km by 4WD + 2,200 m of walking
Highlights: Upper Paleolithic engravings (30,000–12,000 years old), the “Man of Piscos” human figure, large aurochs, rich fauna and flora. Book now

Nature, Birdwatching & Rewilding

Griffon vultures, golden eagles, semi-wild horses — the wild side of the Greater Côa Valley.

Griffon vultures in the Douro

Interpretative Walk — Biologists Trail

Faia Brava Reserve
  • Meeting point: Church of Vale de Afonsinho
  • Duration: 2h–2h30
  • Schedule: Morning
  • Route: 8 km by road (optional) + 3 km walk
Highlights: Birds of prey (Griffon Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Golden Eagle), viewpoint over the Côa, semi-wild Garrano horses, flora and fauna, history of the reserve. Book now

Safari 4WD — Wild Nature

Faia Brava Reserve
  • Meeting point: Church of Algodres
  • Duration: 3h–3h30
  • Schedule: Morning
  • Route: 20 km by 4WD
Highlights: Birds of prey (Griffon Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Golden Eagle), rock-painting shelter, viewpoint over the Côa, semi-wild Garrano horses, flora and fauna. Book now

Interpretive Walk — Ermo das Águias

Rewilding Portugal
  • Meeting point: Village of Vale de Madeira
  • Duration: 2h–3h30
  • Schedule: Morning or afternoon
  • Route: 6 km by 4WD + 2, 4 or 6 km walking
Highlights: Herd of Sorraia horses and semi-wild Tauros cattle, rewilding area, fauna and flora. Book now

Villages & Douro International

Historic villages, shepherd culture and dramatic birdwatching country on the border plateau.

The Côa river and old railway bridge near Vilar de Amargo

Interpretative Walk — Land of Lizards

Vilar de Amargo
  • Meeting point: Village of Vilar de Amargo
  • Duration: 1h30–2h
  • Schedule: Morning
  • Route: 4 km walk
Highlights: Rural life in an authentic shepherd's village, stone walls, “Talegre” viewpoint, Pedra Broa geomonument, worker statue. Book now

Safari 4WD — Wonderland

Douro International Natural Park
  • Meeting point: Historic Village of Castelo Rodrigo
  • Duration: 3h–3h30
  • Schedule: Morning
  • Route: 15 km by 4WD
Highlights: Historic village, Roman tower, site of the Battle of Salgadela, Santa Maria de Aguiar dam, birdwatching in cliffs, dam and farmland habitats. Book now

All tours can be combined with a traditional picnic. Small groups, tailored to you — get in touch and we'll build your day.

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