Évora SEZ

Category: Nature > Reserva natural

District: Évora > Évora > Torre de Coelheiros > Sítio

Location

ZPE Évora is located in the Sítio area, a zone belonging to the locality of Torre de Coelheiros, in the municipality of Évora. Its location is in the heart of the Alentejo landscape, characterized by vast open fields, gentle hills, and a serene rural atmosphere. This natural setting offers a tranquil and spacious environment, typical of the Alentejo plain.

An Essential Natural Space

The designation ZPE Special Protection Area, indicates that this is a space established for wildlife conservation, with a particular focus on birds. It is a place where nature is prioritized, offering a crucial habitat for various avian species. Its existence underscores the importance of preserving ecosystems that allow for the nesting, feeding, and resting of bird populations, some of which are rare or endangered.

The Avifauna Setting

This natural space is notable for its contribution to local biodiversity, especially regarding avifauna. The landscape, which may include cork and holm oak woodlands (montados), pastures, and cereal cultivation areas, creates a mosaic of environments conducive to birdwatching. It is, therefore, a point of interest for those who appreciate tranquility and the opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural environment, within a context of environmental conservation and rural vastness.

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