Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain
District: Aveiro > Arouca > Escariz > Gestosa
The Gestosa Spring is located in the village of Escariz, in the Gestosa area, within the municipality of Arouca. This natural water source is situated within the vast territory of the Arouca Geopark. Its location allows for serene contact with nature, while simultaneously being in a more developed area of the parish.
The Gestosa Spring is a source where water naturally emerges from the subsoil. Its presence marks a point of uniqueness in the landscape, revealing the characteristic hydric richness of the Arouca region. It is a place that allows one to observe the simplicity and constancy of a water flow originating from the earth itself.
The Gestosa Spring presents itself as a suitable location for a brief pause and reflection. Its tranquil environment and unpretentious nature invite a moment of serenity, in contact with the element of water. This simple point, yet with symbolic and natural value, offers an opportunity to appreciate the quietude inherent in the landscape of Arouca Geopark.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.92901048, -8.39701938
Coordinates DMS: 40°55'44.4"N 08°23'49.3"W