Palm the way to Barão de São João's woods
From 10:00 to 11:30
Barão de São João woods has several flora species, typical of a Mediterranean environment, game species, birds, insects and small vertebrates. Here we will find pine woods, but also Wattle woods, and their distinctive biodiversity. We will also find here the beautiful algarvia barrocal. We will talk about the utility of some plants by local communities in the past, and also nowadays. We will search for Mastic trees, a shrub that exist in the Algarve for 15 thousand years and for Gum rockrose and its cosmetic uses. we will also look for the mediterranean dwarf palm tree used in the manufacture of daily objects in the country side since XVI century.
Lets walk, talk and maybe make some traditional crafts!
Partnership with: Walkin´Sagres
How to get there
From the Cultural Center (1.2km): Exiting from the event’s reception (Cultural Center), you should follow the dirt track that goes into the “Mata Nacional” (National Woods), bound Northwest, and keep straight for about one kilometer, until you find directions to turn left and reach the picnic area.
From Lagos: Arriving at city of Lagos, at the roundabout of the Municipal Stadium, follow towards Bensafrim. At the exit of Portelas, take the EM 531 to the left, in the direction of Barão de São João, passing by “Monte Judeu”. Continue straight ahead towards Barão de S. João, and after entering the village of Barão de São João, follow the signs that indicate the “Mata Nacional” (National Woods). Follow the dirt track that goes into the Mata Nacional (bound Northwest) and keep straight for about one kilometer, until you find directions to turn left and reach the picnic area.
Partner
Algarve Nature Guide
Email: anamarta@algarvenatureguide.com
Website: https://algarvenatureguide.com/en/
Telephone: +351 915665424