Golden Salamander Expedition: Film, Regional Dinner & Night Walk

Catch a film, enjoy a regional dinner, then head out for a night walk on a golden salamander expedition.

Discover the Rare Golden Salamander of Serra do Caramulo

Join Marruge for an immersive evening blending documentary film, authentic regional gastronomy, and a nocturnal field expedition.

The Gold-Striped Salamander (Chioglossa lusitanica, known locally as the Salamandra Dourada) is one of the Iberian Peninsula’s most elusive and vulnerable amphibians. Guided by field experts and local community hosts, you will discover the unique ecology of this endemic species in its damp native oak forests and freshwater streams.

What You Will Experience

🎥 Documentary Screening: View an exclusive nature documentary by filmmaker Daniel Santos detailing the lifecycle, habitat, and preservation of the Golden Salamander.

🍲 Community Carolos Dinner: Savor a traditional Jantar de Carolos prepared in partnership with the local Confraria, highlighting regional rural gastronomy.

🔦 Guided Nocturnal Expedition: Step into the field after dark alongside experienced nature guides to track and observe active nocturnal amphibians in their natural environment.