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CODE OF CONDUCT WHILE VISITING THE RIA FORMOSA

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Code of Conduct and good practices for visitors in the Protected Areas

Be our partner in the conservation of the Protected Areas

  • Respect local ways of life and traditions Respect local inhabitants
  • Respect private property, close gates if they appear along the route
  • Avoid noise and attitudes that disturb the local peace Keep your distance from animals, do not feed, watch them with binoculars
  • Do not pick plants or collect geological samples, let other visitors also be able to contemplate your wealth
  • Just take photos, they serve as a memory of good times and record the beauty of the landscape
  • Respect the Protected Area signage
  • The trails should be used by small groups at a time, as excess visitors can cause erosion and destruction of vegetation.
  • Do not make a fire, use flashlights and bring suitable clothing to keep warm
  • Each visitor is responsible for the trash and debris produced, deposit them in the appropriate places
  • Contact local authorities whenever you detect any irregularity

 

FOR YOUR SAFETY

  • Follow the signposted trails
  • Picnics should be made in the picnic areas available in the Protected Areas, so before starting your visit, know their location
  • To cook, use camp stoves using picnic area space
  • Camp only in authorized places
  • Be careful with cattle, although they are tame, they don’t like approaching strangers to their offspring
  • Practice nature tourism activities in authorized locations and with all safety conditions, be accompanied by duly accredited tourist entertainment companies
  • Do not forget that, sometimes, the same route may be used by visitors who travel on foot, on horseback, by bicycle or in motorized vehicles, so we call for mutual respect and common sense

 

ENJOY LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

  • Find out about the various aspects of the Protected Area you are visiting by visiting its support structures (Interpretation Centers and Reception Centers) or local Tourist Offices
  • Protected Areas are privileged locations for entertainment and leisure activities. We suggest that you look for services provided by companies with recognized activities as Nature Tourism at www.icnf.pt or at www.turismodeportugal.pt Enjoy local transportation services accommodation
  • Promote local development by purchasing traditional products
  • Take the opportunity to discover the flavors of local cuisine

 

If you observe any negative behavior towards nature, contact SOS Ambiente on 808 200 520. In case of an accident, contact the emergency service 112. Be as clear and precise as possible in your instructions about the location where you are and about what is going on. If telephone contact is not possible, remain calm and seek help.

Source: https://resources.natural.pt/uploads/additional-information/2019/11/14/15/KmfxsV0cvkW1Yg2u.pdf

 

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