Portugal

Situated on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, the Alentejo and Algarve enjoy a mild climate, rolling landscape of vineyards, cork oaks, wheat fields and olive trees, and a coastline studded with lagoons, marshes and cliffs and woodland, all of which attracts an exciting variety of wildlife. Find Out More

• Where: Southern Portugal
• Ideal for viewing: azure-winged magpie, Montagu’s harrier, great bustard, purple swamphen, European bee-eater
• Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

Faial Island is part of the central group of the Azores, and offers good walking trails. The views from the caldera – the extinct volcano that created the island – are spectacular. The capital, Horta, is a base for whale watching trips to see species which include sperm and fin whales, plus bottlenose and Risso's dolphins. Find Out More

• Where: Central Islands
• Ideal for viewing: bottlenose dolphin, pilot whale, Risso’s dolphin, sperm whale, sei whale
• Excellent for: Whale watching, Dolphin watching , Conservation holidays

With diverse habitats and nutrient-rich waters, Madeira has an exciting variety of native plants, birds and cetaceans, while its warm climate and proximity to home make it an ideal short break destination. It also offers the chance to photograph dolphins against the special blue of Madeira’s sea. Find Out More

• Ideal for viewing: Zino’s petrel, Atlantic spotted dolphin, short-finned pilot whale, Madeiran firecrest, Fea’s petrel
• Excellent for: Whale watching, Birdwatching, Dolphin watching ,

In the midst of the Atlantic Ocean, São Miguel is the largest island in the Azores and is the gateway into this beautiful archipelago. This island in particular is renowned for volcanic peaks cloaked in verdant forests, shimmering lakes, rugged coastline and incredible whale watching. Find Out More

• Where: Azores archipelago
• Ideal for viewing: Risso’s dolphin, sperm whale, blue whale, bottlenose dolphin, Azores bullfinch
• Excellent for: Whale watching, Birdwatching, Dolphin watching ,