Pateira Park Óis da Ribeira

Category: Nature > Park

District: Aveiro > Águeda > Óis da Ribeira > Alameda da Pateira

Location

Pateira Óis da Ribeira Park is located in the parish of Óis da Ribeira, municipality of Águeda, situated on Alameda da Pateira. Its location is privileged, extending along the banks of the vast Pateira Lagoon, also known as Pateira de Fermentelos. This is recognized as one of the largest natural lagoons in the entire Iberian Peninsula, lending a particular beauty to the park's surroundings.

The area surrounding the park offers ample views over the calm waters of the lagoon, integrating into a predominantly natural environment. Its position allows for a direct connection with the surrounding nature, easily accessible from the locality.

A Natural Treasure

Pateira Lagoon is the central element of this park and holds significant ecological importance. As an extensive wetland area, it is integrated into the Natura 2000 Network and classified as a special protection zone of Ria de Aveiro, hosting remarkable biodiversity. The term "Pateira" itself, in its etymology, suggests an abundance of ducks, reflecting the site's rich avifauna.

Along the margins and pathways of the park, one can observe a diversity of flora, including alders, ash trees, oaks, laurels, poplars, and eucalyptus. The wetland also displays aquatic vegetation such as reeds and bulrushes, creating habitats for numerous species. It is possible to spot birds such as the purple heron, black kite, kingfisher, and various species of ducks and coots, in addition to reptiles, amphibians, and mammals that inhabit this diverse landscape.

Lakeside Paths

The park serves as an ideal starting point for various outdoor experiences, inviting tranquil walks or longer routes. It marks the beginning of trails that unfold through natural and semi-natural spaces, allowing for an in-depth exploration of the Pateira area and its landscape particularities. The routes offer the opportunity to discover the landscape's heterogeneity and to get closer to the various ecosystems found here.

Interaction with the environment by the water is constant, and the routes are generally gentle, suitable for those seeking to enjoy serenity and natural beauty without major difficulties. The clarity of the paths and the lake's embrace make every step an opportunity to contemplate the local richness.

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