Góis is situated at the heart of Central Portugal in the  Beiras region. With its mountainous landscapes, steep river valleys and historic villages, the area offers a diverse habitat for many of the indigenous species of the Iberian Peninsular.

A large percentage of the region is forested - the last 40 years having seen a huge increase in commercial forestation - benefiting some species over others. But there is still a large diversity of wildlife: badgers, foxes, stoats, polecats and the cat-like, nocturnal genet. The river valleys are home to otters, kingfishers, spectacularly large lizards, brown trout and other migratory fish species. The mountain tops are home to wild boar, deer and the majestic eagle. All over the region, in summer and early autumn, whether in the woods or in the valleys, wherever there is a clearing you will see dragonflies darting and hovering, and hear the soporific chirping of crickets.

We aim to bring you more information on the wildlife of the region – please bear with us, as this page will be updated soon.