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EXPERIENCES

Companhia das Lezírias possesses an area of ​​excellence for tourism.

This privileged space benefits from exceptional natural conditions.

There is a great variety of landscapes to admire here, from the largest continuous cork oak forest owned by the same proprietor in the Iberian Peninsula; the pine forests; the rice paddies; the vineyards; the Tagus and Sorraia rivers; along with the great diversity of fauna – especially migratory birds – in addition to significant cultural riches, such as the history, traditions of the region and good agro-silvo-pastoral practices.

EXPERIENCES

1. Aldeamento Turístico

The Tourist Village *** is located within the property, surrounded by cork oaks and umbrella pines, properly integrated into the surrounding space.

Your stay can be complemented with various tourist activities from CL, making it a perfect experience!

Located in Braço de Prata – Porto Alto, it consists of eleven wooden houses with green areas and swimming pools.

Each house has a bedroom with a twin bed; a living room with a sofa bed, dining table and television; a bathroom; a kitchen with a stove, refrigerator and dishes; and a veranda with a table and chairs.

All houses are equipped with air conditioning.

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2. Birdwatching

EVOA offers a wide variety of educational experiences for students, providing safe solutions.

The proposed activities take into account curricular content, whenever possible in an interdisciplinary approach.

The aim is to make this an opportunity to bring students closer to nature and contribute to them becoming more environmentally conscious and active children and young people.

The educational outings in the Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve provide nature exploration activities in small groups.

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The natural, historical, and cultural riches associated with this territory, located within the Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve, are compelling reasons to offer a unique experience to your clients, friends, colleagues, or even senior university students.

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Are you a photography enthusiast who would like to make the most of your equipment and anticipate the best moment to photograph a bird? Then this program led by a photographer-guide is the best solution for you! For three hours you will be able to use the EVOA’s photography hides, and you will also have the possibility of starting or finishing before or after EVOA closes, during sunrise or sunset. At the end of this session you will be able to anticipate, through the recognition of vocalizations, different species of birds and discover the best angle to capture each one. More information

This is a private tour, tailored to the visitor’s interests, with guides who know where to look for what you want to see. On this tour, it’s possible to visit shelters not included in the daily tours, closer to the waterline of the lagoons. You can explore the floodplain, crossing rice paddies, pastures with cattle and horses (Lusitano horses), up to the Ponta d’Erva straightaway that leads to the Tagus estuary; sometimes, you can even reach the Saragossa Saltworks.

The theme of the tour varies throughout the year, following the cycles and rhythms of the floodplain: from September to November it’s possible to observe the rice harvest; from December to February we witness the natural spectacle of flocks of thousands of birds in the rice paddies; from March to April it’s possible to photograph bodies of water as far as the eye can see; and from May to August we follow the growth of the rice and the transhumance of the cattle, and there is the possibility of observing the work done by the campinos on horseback. More information

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Enter the world of EVOA and, before venturing onto the terrain, understand through a short introductory film how the Tagus estuary is a precious legacy shaped by humankind. You will be able to interpret and understand the changes that occur throughout the year, the day, and the tides, while discovering the strategies that different species use to adapt, always accompanied by technicians who will guide you and answer all your questions. More information
“Dive” into the three lagoons and let yourself be transported by the birds to the distant territories where “the Tagus meets the World”. Some of the birds are resident at EVOA, and it is possible to observe them throughout the year, but the vast majority of the birds we receive are migratory. Between November and February, it is possible to observe thousands of birds from Northern Europe, which can be seen in flight or resting in the lagoons. In the months of March/April and August to October, the migratory passages of various species bring daily surprises to our lagoons, with peaks in diversity. In the months of May and June, it is the turn of the birds from the African continent, and as some species nest on the islands of the lagoons, it is possible to observe chicks of various species of ducks and waders. More information
If you were told that it’s possible to observe birds, enjoy wine tastings, and witness cork extraction all on the same tour, would you believe it? Of course you would, especially if they were talking about the “Grand Tour by Companhia das Lezírias”! This adventure begins with a stop to observe flamingos painting the banks of the Tagus River pink, passes through the Catapereiro Winery for a memorable wine tasting, and arrives at the cork oak forest where, in addition to all the biodiversity you can admire, it’s possible (if it’s the right time of year) to see how cork is extracted from the trees. There will be time for lunch near the Companhia das Lezírias Stud Farm, and from there, you’ll head to the Tagus estuary in search of more birds, passing through rice paddies, pastures with cattle, and Lusitano horses. More information
If the Lezíria suddenly turned pink, it would be…a flock of flamingos! A regular presence on the banks of the Tagus River, these birds search for food in the salt pans, while the wind sweeps the green of the rice paddies. We walked the Lezíria, step by step, to admire the imposing flock that, with one leg raised and the other straight, dipped their heads into the water in perfect balance, alternating their perch between the rice paddies, the salt pans, and the lagoons near the estuary. Flamingos are resident in the Tagus estuary; although they don’t nest there, they are imposing, large birds with a characteristic color. Throughout the year, the places these birds use vary. On this walk, we promise to look for flamingos everywhere in the Lezíria: in the rice paddies, the salt pans, the lagoons, near the estuary…. Meanwhile, we will take the opportunity to see many other species. More information
The Lezíria could very well be the owl capital! Some days you can spot more than 15 owls per kilometer! Studies show that the southern Lezíria of Vila Franca de Xira, with its open agricultural landscape and extensive network of ditches connected to the Tagus River, is probably the place in the world with the greatest abundance of owls and, therefore, the ideal place to come and see these mysterious birds. More information
In this activity, you can feel the energy in the air as the sun rises on the horizon, warming us as it filters through the leaves of the cork oaks and pine trees. Passerine birds are especially active at this time of day, and our host naturalist will be happy to help identify some of their sounds. This is a daily concert with different repertoires depending on the time of year. More information
Twilight activities always have something mysterious and even magical about them. In nature, beyond the colors in the sky associated with sunset, there are sounds, sensations, and, of course, very peculiar living beings that are more active during these times of day. This is an experience that may include sightings of mammals, insects, amphibians, birds, and nocturnal birds of prey. A less trained ear may have difficulty distinguishing them, but our host naturalist will clarify these and other mysteries, sometimes even creating veritable havens of biodiversity or attracting nocturnal butterflies to a white canvas. More Information
It’s fascinating how a grain that grows in a marshy area on the banks of a river ends up on our plates in the most varied forms of rice. On the “Discovering the Lezíria” tour, you’ll be able to better understand the incredible rice cycle, walk through bucolic pastures where cowboys guide the cattle, and even see up close the mythical hermitage of Our Lady of Alcamé. Depending on conditions, it may be possible to walk to the Zaragoza Salt Mine and from there to the Birdwatching and Observation Area (EVOA), the ideal place to observe birds in their natural habitat. The theme of the visit changes throughout the year, thus following the cycles and rhythms of the Lezíria. Between September and November, it’s possible to observe the rice harvesting campaign; from December to February, thousands of birds are seen in the rice paddies; between March and April, the endless expanses of water enchant those who visit them; From May to August, it’s possible to follow the rice cultivation and the transhumance of the cattle, with the opportunity to observe the work done by the cowboys on horseback. More information
3. Wine tourism

Introduction to a tasting featuring three emblematic wines and an olive oil from Companhia das Lezírias:

Herdade de Catapereiro Escolha (white or red)

Tyto Alba Red, White or Rosé

Fortified wine “Senhora Companhia”

Olive Oil Tasting

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Discover the various dimensions of the property’s terroir through a tasting of four wines and an olive oil, with commentary from the Companhia das Lezírias winemaker:

Tyto Alba Red

Tyto Alba White or Rosé

Tyto Alba Limited Edition or Single Varietal (Castelão or Moscatel Galego / Touriga Nacional, Merlot / Sauvignon Blanc)

1836 Sparkling Wine

Olive Oil Tasting

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Tasting of the most awarded and prestigious wines from Companhia das Lezírias and a rarity from another era. The Companhia das Lezírias winemaker will accompany the tasting with a short workshop on the history of each wine, revealing the secrets of its creation.

Tyto alba Moscatel Galego – 90 points

Tyto alba 2016 – IWC Trophy

1836 White

1836 Red

Aged wine Herdade de Catapereiro – Rarities – from the 80s and 90s

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The Wine Cycle – A program for adults and children aged 7 and up, where you’ll spend 45 minutes visiting the vineyards, the winery, and the barrel room.

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This is a premium visit designed to awaken the senses of visitors. In this longer experience, lasting approximately two and a half hours, visitors can breathe in the fresh country air, observe the landscape, and feel the sustainable balance of the Companhia das Lezírias’ agro-system. After this immersion in the vineyard, accompanied by the winemaker, visitors will discover every corner and detail of the winery and may even taste wine directly from aging barrels. Finally, visitors will enjoy a relaxed tasting, where a wine and an olive oil from each of the Companhia das Lezírias’ product ranges are presented.

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During a two-hour visit, for a minimum of two people, you will be able to explore the vineyards, the winery, and the barrel room, and enjoy a Tyto Alba wine (white/rosé/red), a tasting of 1836 sparkling wine, a tasting of “Senhora Companhia” fortified wine, and an olive oil tasting.

This experience will introduce visitors to the tradition and scenic beauty of Herdade de Catapereiro, starting with a visit to the vineyard where a historical introduction to Companhia das Lezírias is given, followed by a tour of the winery, full of technology and winemaking tradition, and ending with a wine and olive oil tasting that will exemplify each of the property’s “micro-terroirs”.

Equestrian Tourism

Nature Tourism (Charneca do Infantado)

Hiking Trails

Study Visits

Group Visits

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If you were told that it’s possible to observe birds, enjoy wine tastings, and witness cork extraction all on the same tour, would you believe it? Of course you would, especially if they were talking about the “Grande Tour da Companhia das Lezírias”! This adventure begins with a stop to observe flamingos painting the banks of the Tagus River pink, passes through the Catapereiro Winery for a memorable wine tasting, and arrives at the cork oak forest where, in addition to all the biodiversity you can admire, it’s possible (if it’s the right time of year) to see how cork is extracted from the trees. There will be time for lunch near the Companhia das Lezírias Stud Farm, and from there, you’ll head to the Tagus estuary in search of more birds, passing through rice paddies, pastures with cattle, and Lusitano horses.

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4. Nature Tourism
If you were told that it’s possible to observe birds, enjoy wine tastings, and witness cork extraction all on the same tour, would you believe it? Of course you would, especially if they were talking about the “Grand Tour of Companhia das Lezírias”! This adventure begins with a stop to observe flamingos painting the banks of the Tagus River pink, passes through the Catapereiro Winery for a memorable wine tasting, and arrives at the cork oak forest where, in addition to all the biodiversity you can admire, it’s possible (if it’s the right time of year) to see how cork is extracted from the trees. There will be time for lunch near the Companhia das Lezírias Stud Farm, and from there, you’ll head to the Tagus estuary in search of more birds, passing through rice paddies, pastures with cattle, and Lusitano horses. More information
In this activity, you can feel the energy in the air as the sun rises on the horizon, warming us as it filters through the leaves of the cork oaks and pine trees. Passerine birds are especially active at this time of day, and our host naturalist will be happy to help identify some of their sounds. This is a daily concert with different repertoires depending on the time of year. More information
Twilight activities always have something mysterious and even magical about them. In nature, beyond the colors in the sky associated with sunset, there are sounds, sensations, and, of course, very peculiar living beings that are more active during these times of day. This is an experience that may include sightings of mammals, insects, amphibians, birds, and nocturnal birds of prey. A less trained ear may have difficulty distinguishing them, but our host naturalist will clarify these and other mysteries, sometimes even creating veritable havens of biodiversity or attracting nocturnal butterflies to a white canvas. More Information
Throughout the year, numerous scientific research and nature conservation projects take place in Charneca. This visit will showcase the latest studies that actively seek to bring more knowledge and integration to the agroforestry management of Companhia das Lezírias, combining this with the conservation and protection of diverse species of fauna and flora. More Information
The Companhia das Lezírias carries out many forestry management tasks throughout the year to conserve these natural landscapes as much as possible. During this tour, which is accompanied by a Companhia das Lezírias guide, visitors will gain firsthand knowledge of these tasks and, depending on the time of year, may be challenged to observe and experience some forestry work such as acorn harvesting and sowing, cork oak pruning, the placement of cork oak protectors, or maritime pine grafting. More information
Accompanied by a guide from Companhia das Lezírias, this tour of the Charneca reveals the history of the Herdade de Catapereiro winery and the special grape varieties of its vineyards. You can experience the entire “Vine to Wine” process, either as a simple observer or as an active participant in the grape harvest and treading. More information
If you dream of a life spent in the countryside, you can wake up! That life exists and is just half an hour from Lisbon. On the “Discovering the Charneca” tour, with Companhia das Lezírias, you will discover wonderful rural landscapes, with the paths of the Charneca filled with flowers that give the vast pasture areas stretching across the montado a palette of spring colors and scents, covering the Charneca do Infantado like a natural patchwork quilt. More information
Along the paths of the Charneca region, the pastures fill with placid cows and oxen of the noble native breeds Mertolenga and Preta, contrasting with the cheerful calves that run across the fields jumping and frolicking. Accompanied by a guide from Companhia das Lezírias, this tour presents the livestock cycle and also crosses to other grazing plots where more breeds from Companhia das Lezírias, such as Charolais and Limousin, can be observed. More information
Portugal is the world’s largest exporter of cork products. Wine bottle stoppers are the industry’s main product and currently represent 60% of total exports. Amidst colorful countryside landscapes, where it’s sometimes possible to see playful calves and animals roaming freely in the cork oak forest, this guided tour reveals the life cycle of cork, which, as a raw material, begins with the extraction of the bark from cork oak trees. Seasonally, one can observe the work of stripping the cork, which occurs during the most active phase of cork growth and is an ancestral activity that can only be carried out by specialists. More information
Companhia das Lezírias is known for the diverse rural and tourist activities it has been carrying out for over 185 years. This tour traverses varied and bucolic landscapes of the heathland, where agricultural and nature conservation activities are developed. Ensuring total respect for biodiversity and environmental sustainability, this visit is conducted in communion with nature and is guided by a Companhia das Lezírias guide, passing through vast agricultural fields – such as cornfields, rice paddies, olive groves, cork oak forests and vineyards – cattle pastures and forests, where you can learn more about the cycle of corn, vines and cork production. More Information
Guided technical visits, aimed at the entire academic community, from master’s and doctoral students to MBA students or technicians in the forestry and biological sciences fields, showcasing the diverse forestry and agricultural areas of Companhia das Lezírias, particularly the cork oak forest system, its management and exploitation at the national level and within Companhia das Lezírias. This tour highlights the importance of sustainability in Portugal’s largest agroforestry system and the value of nature conservation. More information
Considered the most beneficial tourism segment for travelers, ecotourism is capable of providing unique and transformative experiences to its followers through immersion in nature and activities geared towards adventure tourism. These guided school visits allow not only the enjoyment of unique leisure moments, but also provide contact with the various tourism offerings available in the Companhia das Lezírias region, seeking to understand who is looking for them and addressing each theme in depth, exploring the particularities of the tourist village; the various modalities of nature tourism; bird watching; hunting tourism; wine tourism; and equestrian tourism. More Information
Along the paths of Charneca do Infantado, these guided school visits allow you to enjoy unique moments of leisure while experiencing rural activities and the biodiversity of the Tagus Estuary Special Protection Area. On this tour, you will learn about the livestock farming activities of Companhia das Lezírias and the processes involved in making grapes into wine; olives into olive oil; grains into rice; and acorns into cork. Students will become aware of the importance of sustainability in Portugal’s largest agroforestry system and the value of nature conservation. More information
5. Equestrian Tourism
There are many special places to visit where you can learn more about the history of the Alter Stud Farm and the daily activities of a stud farm. More information
Horseback riding tours consist of a route along the trails of Coutada do Arneiro, always accompanied on horseback by a guide. These tours are only conducted with people who already demonstrate experience riding horses, and are carried out only at a walk, with the possibility of a short trot. More information
Horseback riding tours consist of a route along the trails of Coutada do Arneiro, always accompanied on horseback by a guide. These tours are only conducted with people who have demonstrated experience riding horses, and are carried out only at a walk, with the possibility of a short trot. More information
This activity takes place in a riding arena, where the participant already has the necessary experience controlling the horse. Participants will work on various riding figures, lateral exercises (if experienced enough to perform them), and ascending and descending transitions in the three gaits (walk, trot, and canter). More information
This activity, conducted in the riding arena with the horse on a lead, takes place in two of the horse’s three gaits (walk and trot) for approximately half an hour. It focuses on improving saddle positioning and balance on horseback. More Information
This activity, conducted in the riding arena with the horse on a lead, takes place in two of the horse’s three gaits (walk and trot) for approximately half an hour. It focuses on improving saddle positioning and balance on horseback. More Information
This activity takes place inside the riding arena where, for a few minutes, the person experiences riding a horse, only at a walk, guided by an instructor. More Information
This activity takes place inside the riding arena where, for a few minutes, the person experiences riding a horse, only at a walk, guided by an instructor. More Information
A short ride in a horse-drawn carriage within the stud farm grounds, where two people have the experience of driving a horse in the carriage. More Information
A short horse-drawn carriage ride within the stud farm grounds, where people have the experience of driving a horse in a carriage. More Information
A short horse-drawn carriage ride within the stud farm grounds, where you can experience driving a horse while pulling a carriage. More Information
Horse-drawn carriage ride within the Tapada do Arneiro grounds, lasting approximately 45 minutes, accompanied and led by a monitor. More Information

Companhia das Lezírias also has a unique environment for:

  • Team building activities and corporate incentives;
  • Offsites;
  • Workshops;
  • Green corporate events;
  • Filming or,
  • Simply meditating in nature.