One of the greatest strengths of the Algarve goes mainly for its natural diversity, from the coast to the Algarve hills, there are a variety of ways to explore. In coastal areas, in addition to the beautiful beaches, the ecological system of biodiversity from native birds, the nests entufados, molluscs and crustaceans, which were the main source of income and food for shellfish.

Away from the cliffs, green mixed with brown shades of Barrocal earth comes between the orange trees to the fig groves, carob and almond, there is here a lot to explore, from the geological characteristics of pure calm mountain.

However, the Algarve multiplicity extends to the pure state of nature, in particular, natural parks, ecological interest sites, protected both for its biodiversity, natural heritage and the species seeking houses in flora. Much due to the characteristics of the Algarve, here only develop, forming a unique heritage and local, where you can observe the passage of migratory birds, otters, tortoises, flamingos, storks, herons or rare sultanas chickens. In these places there are also extensions of typical vegetation and geological curiosities that can be enjoyed by hiking on trails, guided tours or just by visiting the interpretation centers, always maintaining and promoting the sustainability of these Algarve havens with natural charm and unchanged.

The Algarve landscape consists mainly of three zones, the coastal areas, mountain and orchards. The Costa Vicentina is a much sought after by the tourist zone, while the south is a landscape formed by steep cliffs with a dark color, contrasting with the Golden choppy water beaches, since the south, the landscape becomes more smooth, with composed of colorful cliffs and accompanied by beaches with calmer waters and warm.

For the interior, the Barrocal is considered the orchard of the Algarve, as the calcareous lands offer perfect conditions for almond plantations, fig, orange and carob, which at the time of blooms impart a color palette of the landscape, which contrast with the white houses with colored fascias and decorated chimneys. Further north, the Algarve mountains, with its soft contours, in that rule large areas inhabited by local biodiversity, resulting in a quiet and a genuine and unique moment to be enjoyed, bringing calm and peace to the soul.

The mild climate, abundant sunshine and mild rains allow arise species of animals and specific plants of the Algarve, which give sounds, colors and aromas purely worthy of contemplation. Among colored paths and flowering of the Algarve, especially in calcareous and stony Barrocal soils, there are wild orchids, vibrant colors of flowers, secular trees, cane fields, a whole natural flora, wild and typical Algarvian which attract bird species here They find shelter and breed. Throughout the year and especially at the time of migration, Algarve landscape absorbs numerous species of birds, rare, endangered or common thread, these birds enliven the Algarve skies.

To observe the landscapes and birds in a sustainable manner, tours were developed promoted by environmental groups, which allow the enjoyment of this heritage.