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The Greater Coa Valley in a Discovery
The Greater Coa Valley in a Discovery
What better way to discover rewilding than by living it directly?
The Greater Coa Valley in a Discovery explores an extensive territory with an essentially flat relief formed by granites, in the continuity of the Iberian Meseta, with altitudes varying between 600 and 900 metres. The baroque and granite outcrops are a constant in the landscape of the Great Coa Valley. The mountain of Mesas, which is the cradle of the Coa river, reaches an altitude of 1250 meters and is influenced by the continentality of the Meseta, contributing to harsh winters and hot summers. The uniformity of the landscape is only interrupted by the deep valley of the Coa river and some of its tributaries. The Greater Coa Valley crosses the border territory along Guarda district, rich in a patrimonial and landscape heritage, that is unveiled at every step. From the prehistoric vestiges to medieval castles and the walled Historical Villages, which recall a troubled past. Also the natural and archaeological values of the territory are of relevant importance, as evidenced by the following classifications: Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve Site of Community Importance of Serra da Malcata Coa Valley Special Protected Area Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley Biosphere Reserve of the Meseta Ibérica
What's Included?
The price of the activity includes specialized guide, local transportation, fee for nature conservation, insurance. Type of activity: visit on vehicle, but including several stops for short walks or landscape interpretation.
How your experience helps rewilding efforts
Our activities seek to publicise the natural heritage of the rewilding areas and the actions that have been carried out in favour of restoring the landscape and the ecosystems of the Greater Côa Valley. A percentage of our profits is donated to support rewilding initiatives in the Greater Côa Valley, through our partner Rewilding Portugal.
The Greater Cõa Valley | Portugal
The return of wildlife—including Iberian wolves, Iberian ibex, red deer, and roe deer— is leading to more naturally balanced populations. Blending these natural gains with traditional local practices, heritage, and products has fostered new economic opportunities and a renewed sense of regional pride.
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The Greater Coa Valley in a Discovery
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