{"id":5640,"date":"2024-08-28T17:48:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T17:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findmadeira.pt\/places\/reserva-natural-das-ilhas-selvagens\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T15:08:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T15:08:49","slug":"reserva-natural-das-ilhas-selvagens","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.findportugal.pt\/en\/visit\/selvagens-islands-nature-reserve\/","title":{"rendered":"Reserva Natural das Ilhas Selvagens"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Selvagens Islands, located approximately 280 km south of Madeira, are a pristine natural sanctuary in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. <div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h3>\n<p>These remote, uninhabited islands are one of Portugal\u2019s most precious ecological treasures, offering a glimpse of nature at its purest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>A Protected Paradise<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Established as a nature reserve in 1971, the Selvagens Islands are one of the oldest protected areas in Portugal. Their isolation has allowed them to remain virtually untouched, providing a haven for wildlife. The reserve encompasses both land and surrounding waters, ensuring the protection of delicate ecosystems.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>A Birdwatcher\u2019s Dream<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The islands are renowned for their seabird populations. They are a critical breeding ground for species such as Cory\u2019s shearwater, Bulwer\u2019s petrel, and the white-faced storm petrel. Ornithologists and bird enthusiasts flock to the islands for the rare opportunity to observe these species in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>Marine Riches<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, including dolphins, sea turtles, and vibrant coral reefs. The area is also part of an important migratory route for many oceanic species, making it a hotspot for biodiversity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eltd-separator-holder clearfix  eltd-separator-center eltd-separator-normal\">\n\t<div class=\"eltd-separator\" style=\"margin-top: 5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>Adventure in Isolation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Visiting the Selvagens Islands requires special permission due to their protected status, but adventurous travelers who make the journey are rewarded with unparalleled serenity. The islands\u2019 stark landscapes, characterized by rugged cliffs and volcanic terrain, offer dramatic views and a sense of complete disconnection from the modern world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8160,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Ilhas Selvagens, Madeira","_application":"","_company_name":"Reserva Natural das Ilhas Selvagens","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[133],"job-types":[],"class_list":["post-5640","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job_listing_category-visit"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Reserva Natural das Ilhas Selvagens - 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