Ria de Alvor

Alvor
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Ria de Alvor Estate key facts:
  • Land area 199,2 hectares
  • Gross building area: 3.238 m2
  • Site encompasses a large part of the peninsula of the Ria de Alvor between the River Alvor and the Ribeira de Odiáxere
  • Outline planning consent for 10 building clusters
  • Boat embarkation and licensed docking pier—36 meters
  • Road access via the main road E.N. 125, c.2 km to the north

Ria de Alvor—Your Nature Reserve
The reserve covers 1454 hectares. There are numerous walks of varying lengths which explore its diverse habitats, along the beach (or the extensive boardwalk), along the cliffs at Quinta da Rocha and inland along the Alvor river towards the village of Mexilhoeira Grande. Walks away from the beach can be reached from beside the church in the town of Alvor, and along the beach or boardwalk from the beach car park.

On the waterfront on the other western side of the estuary where the River Odiaxere enters the sea is an excellent birdwatching site and one of the best places to see Flamingos, which appear regularly in various spots along the coast of the Algarve.

The estuarine ecosystem is also rich in many other ways and of profound importance to a varied wildlife, both resident and migrant, which has been recognised through its designation as a Natura 2000 site, also giving it special environmental and conservation protection.

A programme of improvements to the waterfront at Alvor includes a boardwalk and a cycle and jogging trail through part of the reserve. This excellent facility allows people of all mobility levels to see and enjoy many of the wildlife species without damaging fragile habitats by walking directly through them.

Location of the Estate in drive time, in relation to:
  • Faro airport—75 kms
  • Portimao aerodrome—2.6 kms
  • Quinta do Lago—60 kms
  • Lagos centre—8 kms
  • Alvor town centre—8 kms
  • Palmares, Ocean Living & Golf—2 km

Location: Faro