Rio Zêzere
After the Mondego, this is the second longest river entirely in Portugal. It starts on the Estrela mountain, at an approcimate altitude of 1900 m, and measures 242 km. The Nabão and the Alge, as well as the Isna, Paul, Bogas, Pêra and Unhais brooks are its main tributaries. It has its mouth in Constância. It is used for producing electricity.
Contacts
Painho
6100,Sertã
- Water resources
- car access
Characteristics
Natural Resources near Rio Zêzere
Barragem do Cabril
A dam on the Zêzere river, with piers. It is located on a valley with steep banks, dominated by eucalyptus trees and maritime pines. The most common fish speci…
Serra de Alvelos
A hill that is also known as Cabeço da Rainha. It belongs to the Old Massif, in the Beira Baixa region, between Sertã and Oleiros, in an area of woods and pine…
