Parques de Portugal

Presentation

  • In 2010, the Faia Brava Reserve was classified as the first Private Protected Area of the country also being a pilot area for the European project Rewilding Europe for the creation of wild natural areas and development of nature tourism.Located between Serra da Marofa mountain range and the vineyard covered Douro, in the heart of the river cannon of the Côa river, the Faia Brava Reserve, with 850 ha, promotes actions in the domains of ecological restoration through improvement of habitats, increasing the availability of food for the most endangered species and forest management. The deep granitic cliffs which characterize the territory where it is located are the origin of the name of the reserve - "faia" means cliff - which are quiet and safe nesting places for large birds that inhabit rocky environments. The Griffon Vulture, the Egyptian Vulture, the Bonneli's Eagle and the Golden Eagle are included in the nesting species that make the Faia Brava a place of high interest for the preservation of Nature.

  • Associação Transumância e Natureza

  • Rivers and marshes

  • North

  • Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

    Pinhel

  • Access to the south entrance - Vale de Afonsinho, from:

    - Guarda to Pinhel and to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo through the N221, follow the national road in the direction of Vale de Afonsinho and through the national road to Cidadelhe; ou

    - Vila Nova de Foz Coa through the N222 until Almendra and through the N332 until Algodres and through the national road in the direction of Vale de Afonsinho-Cidadelhe.

    Access to the north entrance - Algodres:

    - Guarda N221 until Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and through the N332 until Algodres; ou

    - From Vila Nova de Foz Coa through the N222 until Almendra and through the N332 until Algodres.

  • No

  • Escape the routine, visiting a vigorous scenery and enjoying ways of being and acting that bring us closer to what is "natural". To observe the fauna leave early in the morning or a bit before dusk. Bring binoculars and a camera, if you have them. Always pay attention to the weather forecast and avoid performing activities in days of rain, thunderstorm or fog. Avoid going out by yourself, but, if you do, inform an acquaintance or a local entity of your departure and return. Use simple and comfortable clothes. Make outerwear, food, water, sunscreen and/or a raincoat available. You may also want to take a cellphone and flashlight (do not start a fire and don't dispose of cigarette butts incorrectly). Take special precautions when walking in moist and rocky areas, to avoid falling and do not act in a way that might endanger yourself or others. Take note that, in some places, mines are present, therefore you should not leave the existing paths and trails.

    In case of an accident contact the emergency service 112.

  • The protected area has directional and informative signs throughout all of its area.

  • No

  • Yes

    'Bravos na Faia' program.

  • PTZPE0039 Vale do Côa (Côa Valley)

  • Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa: Património Mundial da Humanidade - UNESCO

    Important Bird Area - Birdlife International

  • <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <a href="http://www.arte-coa.pt" target="_blank" title="The Archaeological Coa Park Site">The Archaeological Coa Park</a> (World Heritage - UNESCO) has a set of rock manifestations - especially Paleolithic engravings - distributed over 70 sites along the Coa River about 30 km, and the Douro River, along about 15 km.</div>
     
    The Archaeological Coa Park (World Heritage - UNESCO) has a set of rock manifestations - especially Paleolithic engravings - distributed over 70 sites along the Coa River about 30 km, and the Douro River, along about 15 km.

Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions em Faia Brava Private Protected Area :

What you can do

1. Discover the flora of the Coa Valley.

2. Observe the birds of the Coa Valley.

3. Visit a cork oak over 500 years old.

4. Camp in Faia Brava Reserve.

5. Visit a shelter with cave paintings.

1. Discover the garranos horses or maronesas cows herd.

2. Observe the birds of the Coa Valley.

3. Visit a cork oak over 500 years old.

4. Camp in Faia Brava Reserve.

5. In summer, Faia Brava accepts volunteers. Join in!

1. Observe the birds of the Coa Valley.

2. Visit a cork oak over 500 years old.

4. Camp in Faia Brava Reserve.

4. Visit a shelter with cave paintings.

5. Plant trees in Faia Brava Reserve.

1. Discover the garranos horses or maronesas cows herd.

2. Observe the birds of the Coa Valley.

3. Visit a cork oak over 500 years old.

4. Visit a shelter with cave paintings.

Best Season: All year long

Contacts

Área Protegida Privada da Faia Brava (Headquarters)

R. Pedro Jacques de Magalhães, s/n

6440-111 FIGUEIRA DE CASTELO RODRIGO

Telephone: (00351) 271 311 202

E-mail: geral@atnatureza.org

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