Rio Guadiana Landschaft
Rio Guadiana: Ferry boat to Ayamonte
The ferry boat is the only direct link between Vila Real and Ayamonte in Spain. The next bridge is located several miles to the north near Castro Marim.
Sapal de Castro Marim
The nature reserve stretches between Castro Marim and the Guadiana river. The spectacular bridge can be seen already from far. The wetland It is formed by salty marshes with their special brackish waters, salt-pans and creeks, that are home to a diverse range of plants and animals. A trail leads through this interesting natural reserve.
Sapal de Castro Marim: Sea salt
In this area sal tradicional, the famous sea salt, is harvested
Sapal de Castro Marim
View to the bridge "Ponte Internacional do Guadiana" over the river Guadiana, connecting the Algarve with Andalusia in Spain
Sapal de Castro Marim: Fauna
A natural habitat for a huge number of animal species, the Sapal de Castro Marim reserve is home to thousands of aquatic birds that come in search of its excellent nesting conditions or to use the area as grounds for seeing out the winter
Rio Guadiana
Ponte Internacional do Guadiana
Azinhal: Rio Guadiana
Guadiana River Cruise: Foz de Odeleite
This is where the creek Ribeira de Odeleite flows into the Rio Guadiana. You can see the different colours of the waters of the Ribeira de Odeleite and the Rio Guadiana.
Rio Guadiana
Rio Guadiana: Boats
The river is navigable until Mértola in the neighbouring Alentejo.