Sítio das Hortas

The Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve - Gateway to one of the most important wetlands in Europe.

Hortas of Alcochete – Centre for Environmental Activities

In on Lisbon’s doorstep…

The Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve - Gateway to one of the most important wetlands in Europe.

Privileged location, where you can observe the aquatic bird life of this natural estuary; birds such as; avocet, godwit, heron, flamingo …

Sítio das Hortas and Pinhal das Areias are an integral part of this centre, where you can enjoy outdoor activities, these activities can be on your own or you can pre-book visits with pedagogical workshops.

Opening Hours:

Sítio das Hortas

During the week opening of the centre is subject to reservation
Telephone: 00 351 210 872 599
Email: hortas@cm-alcochete.pt

Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays

From 14h00 to 18h00 (except 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 1 May)

Pinhal das Areias (Exercise Trail)

Monday to Friday

15 September to April – 10h00 to 18h00
May to 15 September – 10h00 to 20h00

Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays

15 September to April – 09h00 to 18h00 (except 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 1 May)
May to 15 September – 09h00 to 20h00

Current Exhibition Birds of the Tagus

Photographs by: Faísca, José Viana and Júlio Caldas

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Available Activities

Access to the exercise trail
Access to the pedagogic - leisure trail
Walking trails
Discover your own routes
Photography
Reading
Traditional games
Nature observation

Activities Available by Prior Arrangement

Nature Talks
Interpretive Trails
Orientation
Thematic Trails
Workshops
Discussions
Meetings
Introduction to bird watching
Educational vegetable-garden

Contacts

Telephone: 00 351 210 872 599 (09h00 – 17h30)
Email: hortas@cm-alcochete.pt
www.cm-alcochete.pt | www.freeport.pt

…Two Environments in the same Centre

Sítio das Hortas

Support Centre for environmental activities

Information Centre
Exhibition area
Technical documentation Centre
Bird observation deck
Discussions, workshops with projection facilities
Investigative support laboratory
Picnic spot
Drinking water fountain
WC’s
Parking

Pinhal das Areias

13 Hectares available for leisure activities

Exercise trail
Pedagogic - leisure trail
Signposted trails
Educational vegetable-garden
Bird observation deck
Medicinal and aromatic plants garden
WC’s
Main gate
Parking