Serra do Açor, Natural protected area in Centro region, Portugal.
Serra do Açor extends across Castelo Branco municipality, containing diverse ecosystems with numerous plant and animal species within its protected boundaries.
The Portuguese government granted Serra do Açor protected status on July 5, 2000, establishing it as part of the European Natura 2000 network.
Local communities near Serra do Açor have developed traditional practices of sustainable land management that support both conservation and agricultural activities.
Visitors can access Serra do Açor throughout the year, with trails and observation points distributed across the 3.74 square kilometer protected area.
The mountain range serves as a natural laboratory for scientific research, hosting multiple species listed in the IUCN Red List database.
Location: Centro region
Operator: ICNF
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: https://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/Natura2000/SDF.aspx?site=PTCON0051
GPS coordinates: 40.19744,-7.79932
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:07
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