Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte de Lima > São Pedro d'Arcos > Quinta de Pentieiros
The Environmental Interpretation Centre is located in Quinta de Pentieiros, a natural environment area in the locality of São Pedro d'Arcos, belonging to the municipality of Ponte de Lima. It is immersed in a predominantly rural and verdant landscape, providing direct contact with the surrounding nature. Its location is strategic, being integrated into an area that serves as a gateway to the Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons complex.
This centre serves as a crucial space to understand the unique environment of the Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons. Through exhibitions and informative resources, visitors are invited to explore the biological and ecological richness of the region, unveiling the secrets of its ecosystems. It is a place designed to deepen knowledge about the flora, fauna, and natural processes that characterise this territory, before or after a more in-depth exploration of the protected area.
The Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons represent a protected area of particular interest, spanning approximately 350 hectares. The Interpretation Centre highlights the importance of this site, which is recognised as a Wetland of International Importance. This classification stems from the rarity of its habitats and the vast biodiversity found here. The space focuses on explaining the role of the two main lagoons and the banks of the Estorãos River in sustaining this valuable natural heritage.
The main mission of the Interpretation Centre is to raise awareness among its visitors of the fragility and invaluable worth of wetland ecosystems. By offering a detailed perspective on the high biodiversity and peculiar habitats of these lagoons, the centre reinforces the importance of their conservation. It is an invitation to reflect on the interaction between humans and the natural environment, promoting greater environmental awareness and respect for the nature that surrounds us.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.7646404,-8.6425559
Coordinates DMS: 41°45'52.7"N 08°38'33.2"W
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