Park of Serra de Aire
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h_raky
N 39° 33.352 W 008° 46.755
29S E 518964 N 4378487
Here beside a small pond can camp for free, there is a small picnic area, drinking water, but do not have sanitary facilities.
Waymark Code: WMA72F
Location: Leiria, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/26/2010
Views: 16
The Natural Park of Serra de Aire and Lamps is a protected area created in May 4, 1979 by Decree-Law No. 118/79 and aims at the protection of natural features as well as protecting the existing architectural heritage in the mountains of Aire and Lamps, has an area of 38,900 hectares, comprising the municipalities of Porto de Mos and Alcobaça Distrito de Leiria and Alcanena, Rio Maior, Santarém, Torres Novas Ourém and the District of Santarém.
Number of tent spaces: Four or more
Access to Campsite: by car
Special Features:
The park houses a significant amount of amphibian species (about thirteen), which depend on the existence of temporary ponds and lakes (eg Lake Alvados) for their reproduction. Some species of amphibians in the park are:
- Fire-salamander (Salamandra salamandra)
- Salamandra-de-rib-protruding (Pleurodeles waltl)
- Triton-marbled (Triturus marmoratus)
- Toad-in-black-nail (Pelobates cultripes)
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of the free campsite (with or without your GPS) and relate your experience at the waymark location.