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Serra da Lousã Natura 2000 Network

Serra da Lousã Natura 2000 Network
environment and biodiversity
Ensuring the conservation of natural habitats in the Serra da Lousã.

Natura 2000 Network aims to ensure the long-term conservation of Europe’s most threatened species and habitats, helping to halt the loss of biodiversity. It is the main instrument for nature conservation in the European Union.

As well as covering the land it also covers the entire marine environment. It consists of the Special Protection Area (SPA), defined by the Birds Directive, created with the aim of conserving all naturally occurring bird species in the wild. And also by the Special Area of Conservation (SAC), defined by the Habitats Directive, the main objective of which is to help ensure the conservation of natural habitats and species of wild flora and fauna.

The legal framework of the Natura 2000 Network Serra da Lousã, included in the Mediterranean biogeographic region, was established by resolution of the council of ministers no. 76/00 of 5 July, covering an area of 15,158 hectares, in 5 counties of the Pinhal Interior Norte.

Due to the extreme terrain and climatic variations, the existing vegetation is very diverse, of note being the occurrence of holm oaks (Quercus rotundifolia) in the drier and sunnier areas, and the groves of common oaks (Quercus robur) and Pyrenean oaks (Quercus pyrenaica) in the wetter and colder areas. The Chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) are found close to populated areas

The various watercourses are of great importance for fauna species, such as the otter (Lutra lutra). The riverside vegetation is in a good state of preservation, with stands of alder (Alnus glutinosa) in abundance and communities dominated by the Portuguese laurel (Pruunus lusitanica), and holly (Ilex aquifolium). Also of note are species such as the daffodil (Narcissus bulbocodium and Narcissus triandus) and the yew (Taxus baccata).

The importance of patches of maritime pine (Pinus pinaster), and of some invasive plants such as eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) and acacia/mimosa (Acacia dealbata) should also be mentioned.

It includes important areas for the conservation of the Iberian emerald Lizard (Lacerta schreiberi), Iberian Frog (Rana iberica), Marbled Newt (Triturus marmoratus) and the Golden-striped Salamander (Chioglossa lusitanica). Also of note are some highly rare species, such as the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) and the greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum).

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restaurants
Bem-Me-Quer
Bem-Me-Quer
Martim Branco
restaurants
As Beiras
As Beiras
Pampilhosa da Serra
restaurants
Museu da Chanfana
Museu da Chanfana
Miranda do Corvo
restaurants
Fugas Restaurant
Fugas Restaurant
restaurants
Varanda do Casal
Varanda do Casal
Casal de São Simão
restaurants
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
restaurants
Callum
Callum
Oleiros
restaurants
Casa da Ti Augusta
Casa da Ti Augusta
Figueira
restaurants
Fiado
Fiado
Janeiro de Cima
lodging
Casa do Talasnal
Casa do Talasnal
Talasnal
lodging
Aldeia Oliveiras
Aldeia Oliveiras
Proença-a-Nova
lodging
Mountain Whisper
Mountain Whisper
Gondramaz
lodging
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Talasnal
lodging
Casa Cova do Barro
Casa Cova do Barro
Janeiro de Cima
lodging
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Caldas de São Paulo
lodging
Casa Lausus
Casa Lausus
Talasnal
lodging
Casas de Água Formosa
Casas de Água Formosa
Vila de Rei
lodging
Casas da Serra do Açor
Casas da Serra do Açor
Casal Novo, Arganil
village
Figueira
Figueira
tour
Under the Sign of Cabril - Felgueiras Rest Area > Álvaro - GRZ on Foot: Stage 3
Under the Sign of Cabril - Felgueiras Rest Area > Álvaro - GRZ on Foot: Stage 3
heritage
Roman Villa of Rabaçal
Roman Villa of Rabaçal
heritage
Church of São Bartolomeu
Church of São Bartolomeu
village
Ferraria de São João
Ferraria de São João
heritage
Alvoco das Várzeas Medieval Bridge
Alvoco das Várzeas Medieval Bridge
tour
Irrigating Cova da Beira [GRZ - MTB Sector 2]
Irrigating Cova da Beira [GRZ - MTB Sector 2]
offer
Geological Walk in Sobral Fernando
Geological Walk in Sobral Fernando
offer
Passeio Geológico de Foz do Cobrão e Sobral Fernando
Passeio Geológico de Foz do Cobrão e Sobral Fernando
offer
Night Canoeing on the Santa Luzia Dam
Night Canoeing on the Santa Luzia Dam
village
Sobral de São Miguel
Sobral de São Miguel
tour
Mining Territory [GRZ - MTB sector 3]
Mining Territory [GRZ - MTB sector 3]

next events

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Exhibition "Living the Interior"
Exhibition "Living the Interior"
13 sep 2024 - 13 oct 2024, 10:00
Proença-a-Nova
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Moonlight Talasnal
Moonlight Talasnal
20 sep 2024 - 13 dec 2024, 20:30
Talasnal
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XX Chestnut Festival
XX Chestnut Festival
12 oct 2024 - 13 oct 2024, 21:00
Aldeia das Dez
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Alambicada in Aigra Velha
Alambicada in Aigra Velha
13 oct 2024, 10:00
Aigra Velha
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III Festival das Sopas
III Festival das Sopas
13 oct 2024, 12:00
Candal
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Festival do Achigã em Vila de Rei
Festival do Achigã em Vila de Rei
18 oct 2024 - 27 oct 2024
Vila de Rei
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AXTrail na Serra da Lousã
AXTrail na Serra da Lousã
18 oct 2024 - 20 oct 2024, 10:00
Aigra Nova, Aigra Velha, Candal, Casal Novo, Cerdeira, Chiqueiro, Comareira, Gondramaz, Pena, Talasnal
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Festival Gastronómico Sabores de Outono
Festival Gastronómico Sabores de Outono
18 oct 2024 - 27 oct 2024, 11:00
Lousã
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Festival Gastronómico do Bucho Recheado
Festival Gastronómico do Bucho Recheado
18 oct 2024 - 20 oct 2024, 18:00
Pedrógão Grande
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Feira Franca de Fajão
Feira Franca de Fajão
19 oct 2024, 10:00
Fajão
event
ART&TUR – Festival Internacional de Cinema de Turismo
ART&TUR – Festival Internacional de Cinema de Turismo
22 oct 2024 - 25 oct 2024, 20:00
Lousã
event
Doze Meses, Doze Caminhadas: Olhar a Brama
Doze Meses, Doze Caminhadas: Olhar a Brama
27 oct 2024 - 01 dec 2024
event
Festa das Nozes em Casal de S. Simão
Festa das Nozes em Casal de S. Simão
27 oct 2024, 08:00
Casal de São Simão
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Colcurinho Epic Trail
Colcurinho Epic Trail
27 oct 2024, 08:00
Aldeia das Dez
event
XVIII Feira de Doçaria Conventual
XVIII Feira de Doçaria Conventual
01 nov 2024 - 03 nov 2024, 10:00
Figueiró dos Vinhos
event
Feira do Porco e do Enchido de Meruge
Feira do Porco e do Enchido de Meruge
09 nov 2024 - 10 nov 2024, 15:00
Meruge
event
Feira do Mel e da Castanha
Feira do Mel e da Castanha
22 nov 2024 - 24 nov 2024, 18:00
Lousã