Parque Natural do Tejo Internacional

Where the Tagus forms the border with Spain, the Parque Natural do Tejo Internacional protects a landscape of river gorges, cliffs and Mediterranean scrub. It is a quiet, sparsely populated region, important for birds of prey and for the plants and animals of the border country.

A border river

The park follows the Tagus and its tributaries along the frontier, with steep valleys and rocky outcrops. Its cliffs shelter a notable population of birds of prey, while the river and its banks support otters, amphibians and a rich variety of plants adapted to the dry summers.

O que ver e fazer

• Viewpoints over the Tagus gorge and into Spain.
• Birdwatching, especially along the cliffs and the river.
• Walking and cycling on the quiet roads of the border country.
• The historic villages and castles of the region, including Castelo Branco.

Visitar o parque

The park lies along the Tagus between Castelo Branco and the Spanish border, in central Portugal. Access is free; for trails and local conditions, check the official information before your visit.

Informações para visitantes: icnf.pt.

Image credit: Parque Natural do Tejo Internacional, by GualdimG, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.