- National Monument, Decree 136 of 23rd of June 1910;
- Special Protection Area, Decree no.550/86, J.A.R. no. 221 25th September 1986;
- Sudoeste Alentejano and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, Regulatory Decree no. 33/95 of 11th December;
- Natura Network 2000, Southwest Coast Community Interest Site;
- Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC.