The Algarve, with its magnificent beaches and wonderfully reliable summer weather, is very well-known as a top-class holiday destination.

But away from the coastal hotspots is another seldom-seen Algarve – a land of peaceful woodland, flower-filled meadows and quiet river valleys all teeming with fascinating wildlife, from beautiful birds and butterflies to more elusive animals such as mongoose and chameleon.

This book offers a unique insight into the tremendously varied range of wildlife and scenic delights of the Algarve. It also provides wildlife enthusiasts with answers to the all-important questions of What, Where, How and When.

Algarve Wildlife – the natural year – contains a wealth of authoritative advice on what to look out for, where to go, and  - crucially – the best times of the year for seeing the finest display of birds, butterflies, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and fungi that occur in this wonderful region of Portugal.

Organised in two-week periods throughout the natural year, this book is an invaluable source of information about Nature in the Algarve for visitors and residents alike. (text from book's inner-cover).