Zona de Protecção Especial do Ilhéu da Vila e Costa Adjacente
This Special Protection Zone has a total length of 48 hectares, having been integrated into the Natura 2000 Network. Extending from the from the tip of the Malmerendo to the Atlantic Cory's Shearwater, its most important area for birds is the islet of Vila, where the endangered migratory shorebirds nest. In addition to migratory marine fauna, this zone features perennial vegetation still pebble beaches and cliffs with endemic flora of the Macaronesian coasts.
Contacts
Vila do Porto
9580,Vila do Porto
- Protected areas
- car access
Characteristics
Natural Resources near Zona de Protecção Especial do Ilhéu da Vila e Costa Adjacente
Barreiro da Faneca e Costa Norte
The North Coast is a protected landscape of regional interest, a vast expanse of green against a backdrop of blue skies. It also includes the Barreiro da Fanec…
Cascata da Foz da Ribeira Grande
A large waterfall surrounded by a landscape of great natural beauty. At the bottom of the waterfall, we find a small lake where some ducks live. A breathtaking…
Ilhéu de São Lourenço
Along the coast of Santa Maria island there are several islets of considerable dimensions, most notably the Ilhéu de São Lourenço, accessible only by boat.
Pico Alto
This elevation reaches its highest point at approximately 587 meters and boasts abundant vegetation due to the high rainfall. From its summit, we can enjoy fan…
Reserva Natural da Baía da Maia
This bay, classified as a Nature Reserve, boasts a unique and pleasant natural pool, flanked by cliffs that protect it from the wind. A spectacle of great natu…
