Eco-Tourism

WHAT IS ECO-TOURISM?

Eco-tourism means travelling in a responsible way to natural places, different cultures and environments. It also involves the well-being of the local people and conservation work.

Everybody who wants to help the environment and to protect places, animals on plants that are in danger can be an eco-tourist. Of course, eco-tourists stop work and enjoy themselves like anyone on holiday. The world is a better place because of their work.

ACTIVITIES THAT AN ECO-TOURIST CAN DO:

• Make voluntary work;
• Pick up the rubbish while you are walking in the tracks;
• Be careful with plants;
• Birdwatching;
• Trekking;
• Contact with the local community;
• Be a shepherd for a day;
• Pick up mushrooms with locals;
• Visit the eco-museum in Arnal, that recreates the environment of a traditional village in Serra do Alvão;
• Rafting down the various watercourses and then recover from your efforts in a banquet of excellent regional gastronomy including delicacies such as meatballs and roasted veal, with high-quality meat from the “maronesa” autochthonous race of cattle.