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Serra do Marão

Porto  >  Portugal

Serra do Marão is one of the natural barriers that divide the region in Atlantic climate (mild and humid) and Continental climate (dry and more extreme).

Ajouté* par Sandra Fernandes
Dernière actualisation 31 janvier 2022

Description

Serra do Marão, located in the transition region between Trás-os-Montes (District of Vila Real) and Douro Litoral (District of Porto) regions, is the sixth highest elevation from mainland Portugal, rising up to 1416 meters. At the highest point is the Marão geodesic vertex and the Marão Astronomical Observatory, where you can find Pipit rousseline, Linotte mélodieuse, Alouette des champs, Bruant fou, Accenteur mouchet and Accenteur alpin. The rocky areas, with large escarpments facing east, are a refuge and shelter for some of the most special species of the mountain range, such as Monticole bleu, Monticole de roche, Hirondelle de rochers, Aigle royal, Faucon pèlerin, Crave à bec rouge, Grand Corbeau, and Aigle botté. The pine forests, located at lower altitudes, are also home to some interesting species, of which stand out Roitelet huppé and Bec-croisé des sapins, as they are rare species in the region. In this lower altitude forests you can also find common species like Grimpereau des bois, Mésange noire and Roitelet triple-bandeau. Despite the presence of these pine forests, most of the mountain area is bare of trees and is dominated by rocks and mountain bushes. In this habitat you can find species such as Fauvette pitchou and Fauvette mélanocéphale.

Détails

Accès

The best way to visit this place is by car/motorcycle. You can start the trail at the base of Serra do Marão and go up to the geodesid vertex, stopping at the forest and shrubby patches (see the map bellow). If you go by motorcycle and you want to take a circular route, you can go down through the village of Mafómedes, Baião. Beware the dirt road!!!

Terrain et Habitat

Forêt , Montagnes , Rivière , Arbres et buissons disséminés

Conditions

Montagneux , Rocailleux

Boucle

Non

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Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

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Printemps

Itinéraire

Route non pavée , Route pavée , Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Durée de la marche

Accessible via

Voiture

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

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