Guadiana Valley Natural Park

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"Near the Portuguese–Spanish border in the eastern Algarve, this park is home to the bustard — Portugal's most corpulent bird — a species that prefers to run rather than fly; only about 1,150 were counted in 2002, females can have wingspans exceeding seven feet, and males are larger, making any sighting a rare and memorable event." - Samantha Falewée Samantha Falewée Samantha Falewée is an associate editor for Travel + Leisure, interested in adventure and culinary travel, Indigenous culture, and wildlife conservation. A France-U.S. citizen, she speaks French and is a certified wine nerd by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (Level II). Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines