Peneda-Gerês National Park Boundary

Category: Nature > Protected Area

District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte da Barca > Entre Ambos-os-Rios, Ermida e Germil > Lourido

Location

This point of interest is located in Lourido, an area that is part of the locality of Entre Ambos-os-Rios, Ermida, and Germil, in the municipality of Ponte da Barca. It is precisely on the border line that delineates the vast territory of the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Its position offers a unique perspective on the transition between the inhabited area and the protected natural landscape, characteristic of this region of Northern Portugal.

Being at this boundary allows visitors to feel the proximity to one of Portugal's greatest natural treasures, providing a clear notion of the scale and grandeur of the park, which extends across imposing mountain ranges and deep valleys.

The Importance of the National Park

This place marks the entrance or vicinity of an area of extreme relevance for nature conservation in Portugal. The Peneda-Gerês National Park is the only protected area in the country that holds the status of National Park, attributed in 1971. This classification reflects its exceptional value for the preservation of ecosystems little altered by human intervention and the richness of its biodiversity.

The park's international recognition as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve underscores its global importance in the conservation of soil, water, flora, and fauna, as well as the landscape. This boundary is, thus, an invitation to contemplate an invaluable natural heritage.

Landscape and Natural Environment

From the boundary of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, it is possible to observe a diversity of landscapes that characterize this protected area. The natural environment is dominated by mountain ranges, with the presence of varied vegetation that adapts to different altitudes and exposures. The tranquility of the place is punctuated by the sounds of nature, inviting an immersive experience in the wild environments that the park protects.

The geographical characteristics of the region, with the presence of watercourses and the imposing elevations, create scenarios that vary with the seasons, always offering a distinct beauty. Proximity to this boundary provides a sense of direct contact with a territory of great ecological and scenic value.

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