Ria Formosa Natural Park marks 46 years with a public celebration

Ria Formosa Natural Park marked its 46th anniversary with a public celebration on May 4, 2024, at the Marim Environmental Education Centre in Olhão. Known for its diverse plant and animal life, the park is recognized as a wetland of international importance.

The event featured various activities aimed at promoting nature tourism and environmental awareness. Visitors had the chance to enjoy boat trips, observe wildlife and plants, engage in recreational activities like stand-up paddles and traditional games, as well as participate in slides, lectures, and scientific activities.

Partner organizations, in collaboration with the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF), hosted the activities, highlighting the park’s commitment to conservation and sustainability. A key moment of the day was the presentation of the PNRF Co-management Plan. The presentation was attended by regional conservation authorities and park committee members such as the Regional Director of Nature Conservation and Forests of the Algarve, Castelão Rodrigues, and the president of the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission, I.P. – José Apolinário.

In addition, participants had the opportunity to learn about aquaculture at the Olhão Pisciculture Pilot Station (EPPO).

As a member of the MedWet Managers Network, Ria Formosa receives warm birthday wishes from the network, celebrating its ongoing commitment to biodiversity conservation.

For more information, interested individuals can refer to the reportage by TVI/CNN Portugal.

To explore the significance of Ria Formosa, check out its dedicated page on our website here.