Xistopedia

Azereiro

Azereiro
environment and biodiversity
The Aldeias do Xisto region is home to more than half the world’s population of this rare species.

The Azereiro (Prunus lusitanica subsp lusitanica) is a species that only occurs in Portugal, Spain, a corner of southwestern France and a small area of Morocco.

But it is in the area of the Aldeias do Xisto that this tree is found in its greatest concentration - at the Mata da Margaraça - and, as a whole, this area is home to more than half of the world’s population of the species.

This is one of the most beautiful trees in our forest. It is evergreen with clusters of sweetly fragrant white flowers.

It can be seen around the following Aldeias do Xisto: Aigra Nova, Aigra Velha, Álvaro, Benfeita, Candal, Comareira, Fajão, Gondramaz, Pedrógão Pequeno and Pena.

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Callum
Callum
Oleiros
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Varanda do Casal
Varanda do Casal
Casal de São Simão
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Santo Amaro
Santo Amaro
Sertã
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Museu da Chanfana
Museu da Chanfana
Miranda do Corvo
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Bem-Me-Quer
Bem-Me-Quer
Martim Branco
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João Brandão
João Brandão
Oliveira do Hospital
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As Beiras
As Beiras
Pampilhosa da Serra
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Fugas Restaurant
Fugas Restaurant
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Casas da Mina - Hostel
Casas da Mina - Hostel
Cabeço do Pião
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Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Talasnal
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Aldeia Ruiva Campsite
Aldeia Ruiva Campsite
Aldeia Ruiva, Proença-a-Nova
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Sete Quintas
Sete Quintas
Retorta
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Casas do Sinhel
Casas do Sinhel
Relva da Mó
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Hotel Parque Serra Da Lousã
Hotel Parque Serra Da Lousã
Miranda do Corvo
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Casa da Moenda
Casa da Moenda
Benfeita
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Casas do Favacal
Casas do Favacal
Favacal
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Arganil Municipal Camping Park
Arganil Municipal Camping Park
Sarzedo
heritage
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia das Dez
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia das Dez
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PR2 MCV - Gondramaz Schist trail - In the Miller’s Footsteps
PR2 MCV - Gondramaz Schist trail - In the Miller’s Footsteps
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Comareira
Comareira
heritage
Religious tour in Pedrógão Pequeno
Religious tour in Pedrógão Pequeno
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Geological Walk in Sobral Fernando
Geological Walk in Sobral Fernando
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Martim Branco
Martim Branco
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Passeio Geológico de Foz do Cobrão e Sobral Fernando
Passeio Geológico de Foz do Cobrão e Sobral Fernando
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Benfeita
Benfeita
tour
Panoramic Road: Barroca - Fajão
Panoramic Road: Barroca - Fajão
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Dia e Noite no Centro da Natureza
Dia e Noite no Centro da Natureza
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PR1 PPS - Fajão Schist trails  – Climbing the cliffs
PR1 PPS - Fajão Schist trails – Climbing the cliffs
Casas do Rio
heritage
Chapel of São Sebastião
Chapel of São Sebastião