5 Events Worth Traveling for in 2026

Each October, a spectacular mass migration descends on the Algarve, making it a premier destination for fall birdwatching. Rich in protected wetlands and situated on a major flyway, southern Portugal provides safe haven for thousands of raptors, coastal species, and sea birds on their way to wintering grounds in Africa.

Celebrating its 17th edition in 2026, this four-day festival showcases remarkable biodiversity with guided excursions, bird-ringing sessions, boat trips to spot pelagic birds and dolphins, and workshops on photography, field sketching, archaeology, geology, botany, and marine life.