Serra da Malcata Special Protection Area, Nature reserve in Guarda, Portugal.
The Serra da Malcata Special Protection Area extends across 16,159 hectares of mountains, forests, and river valleys between Castelo Branco and Guarda districts.
Established in 1981 and expanded to a Special Protection Area in 1999, the reserve emerged from initiatives to protect Iberian lynx populations in Portugal.
The reserve maintains strong connections with local communities who practice traditional land management methods while supporting conservation efforts.
Visitors can access the reserve throughout the year, with marked trails starting near Fóios leading through black oak forests and Mediterranean landscapes.
The reserve contains temporary Mediterranean ponds and endemic caldon trees, providing habitats for black vultures and numerous protected bird species.
Location: Guarda
Operator: ICNF
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: https://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/Natura2000/SDF.aspx?site=PTZPE0007
GPS coordinates: 40.25359,-7.05180
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve
948 m
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Aldeia de Santo António
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Ponte da Ribeira de Meimoa
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Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Penamacor
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Torre do Relógio de Sortelha
16.1 km
Igreja Paroquial de Penamacor
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Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Sabugal Velho
16.4 km
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11.4 km
Fonte de Mergulho em Sortelha
16.2 km
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Capela de São Domingos
13.6 km
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11.4 km
Capela de São Domingos
11.8 km
Casa dos Britos
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