Serra da Nogueira
Located to the southwest of Bragançaand belonging to the Ancient Massif of Trás-os-Montes, this is a branch of the Montesinho mountain. It is 12.5 km long and 10 km wide and has its highest pont at 1319 metres. On the top, we find the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Serra, a privileged belvedere. On its slopes several small rivers are born that have several fish species such as the common trout, the barbel and the eel among others. The fauna is impressively diverse and one should note the presence of wolves, foxes, boars, wild cats several birds and amphibuous. Among the flora, there are chestnut trees, nut trees, alders, black willows, among others. The Nogueira mountain is classified as a Site of The Natura Net 2000 and an Area of Special Protection.
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Serra da Nogueira
5300,Bragança
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Natural Resources near Serra da Nogueira
Barragem de Gostei
With a storage capacity of 1384 million cubic meters, this dam is located at the foot of the Sierra de Nogueira. Your albufeira allows picnicking, swimming, bo…
Barragem de Montesinho
The Montesinho Dam, in Ribeira de Vilar, is part of the Natural Park with the same name. This area has an enormous diversity of flora and fauna, with special e…
Parque Natural de Montesinho
With around 75,000 hectares, it is one of the largest protected natural areas in Portugal and a must-see for anyone arriving in this region where nature has be…
Serra de Montesinho
It belongs to the Ancient Massif of Trás-os-Montes, located to the North of Bragança, in the border with Spain. Part of the Natural Park of the Montesinho Moun…
