Lezíria Sul - Portugal - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

«Companhia das Lezírias is the largest agriculture, cattle and forest farmstead in Portugal, covering the marshlands of Vila Franca de Xira, Charneca do Infantado and Pauis (Belmonte, Lavouras and Magos), totaling about 18,000 hectares.

The Lezíria [marshy land] lies between the Tejo and the Sorraia Rivers and is divided by the road Recta do Cabo (E.N. 10 - Vila Franca de Xira/Porto Alto) into north and south Lezíria.

The north Lezíria consists of about 1,300 hectares which are operated indirectly (tenant farmers).

The south Lezíria totals about 5,200 hectares, of which 3,000 are operated indirectly (tenant farmers) and about 2,000 are used for pastures and fodder production.

Charneca do Infantado and Pauis both total an area of about 11,500 hectares.»

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South Lezíria is part of the Natural Reserve of the Tagus Estuary.

Coordinates are from one of the entrance gates.

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 5,200 hectares Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: There are a network of dirt roads (max lenght about 15km) What points of interest are there?: Birdwatching, the views and the rivers Tagus and Sorraia What activities are available?: Hiking, biking , birdwatching, etc List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): no known hazards Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: There is a permit/fee to have car access. Access by foot or bicycle is always possible and free. Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] Hours of accessibility?: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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Date Logged Log User Rating   01/19/2012 RuiJSDuarte visited it