Serra do Marão, Mountain range in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal.
Serra do Marão is a mountain range in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro with multiple peaks and rocky terrain. The massif divides several valleys and features mixed woodland and open grassland along its slopes.
The mountain range drew human settlement for thousands of years, with communities establishing themselves in the surrounding valleys and lower slopes. Its location shaped regional trade routes and the movement of people across the landscape.
Local communities maintain traditional festivals celebrating harvests throughout the year, incorporating regional music and dance performances near the mountain slopes.
Several marked trails wind through the massif, starting from different towns and villages in the region. Walking is best in spring through autumn when paths are dry and weather conditions are generally stable.
The name refers to male goats that inhabit the steep rocky cliffs. These wild animals remain part of the local wildlife and add to the character of the landscape.
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