Category: Nature > Woodland
District: Leiria > Nazaré > Valado dos Frades
Situated in the village of Valado dos Frades, within the municipality of Nazaré, the Valado de Frades National Forest is a remarkable natural space spanning a vast area. It is located in a predominantly forest environment, offering a tranquil setting and a serene contrast to the region's more bustling coastal areas.
This National Forest is a characteristic example of the Portuguese wild pine forest, a dominant forest species in the coastal landscape. Its ecosystem is particularly rich, notable for a diverse, colorful, and aromatic understory, especially vibrant during spring. One can observe a variety of botanical species, such as carqueja, blue-flowered chive, spring tears, and late abrótea, which interweave with heathers, gorse, and lavenders, creating a vegetal carpet that changes with the seasons.
The Valado de Frades National Forest invites serenity and genuine contact with the natural environment. Its paths are ideal for those seeking to enjoy a peaceful walk or a cycling route, allowing exploration of the forest's richness at a leisurely pace. The site is also suitable for outdoor leisure moments, such as a picnic, enveloped by the fresh scents of the pine trees and the gentle sound of nature. During a visit, it is possible to observe elements like young pine cones forming, various coral-shaped fungi and lichens, and the presence of pollinators, all of which attest to the vitality of this forest ecosystem.
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Coordinates DD: 39.6086976925595,-9.005580917961522
Coordinates DMS: 39°36'31.3"N 09°00'20.1"W
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