Category: Nature > Reserva natural
District: Évora > Évora > Nossa Senhora de Machede > Herdade do Perdigão
ZPE Évora (Special Protection Zone) is located in the municipality of Évora, in a rural area that stretches across the Perdigão Estate, adjacent to the peaceful locality of Nossa Senhora de Machede. This location offers a landscape of a vast Alentejo plain, dotted with cork and holm oak groves, open fields, and an atmosphere of profound tranquility. Its integration into this type of landscape invites contemplation and direct contact with the characteristic nature of the Alentejo.
Designated as a Special Protection Zone, this area plays a crucial role in wildlife conservation, particularly for birds. It is a vital habitat for bird species that thrive in the plains and montados, making it a point of interest for those who enjoy birdwatching in their natural environment. The tranquility of the location and the diversity of habitats provide ideal conditions for the nesting and feeding of various species, revealing the ecological richness of the region.
The vast horizons and gentle paths that characterize ZPE Évora invite exploration on foot or by bicycle. It is a space where the landscape reveals itself in all its simplicity and beauty, with long dirt roads that wind between the fields and the montados. These paths provide an immersive experience in the Alentejo nature, ideal for those seeking moments of calm, with the opportunity to appreciate the unique light of the region and its enveloping tranquility.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.536729170866, -7.7921493771654
Coordinates DMS: 38°32'12.2"N 07°47'31.7"W