Berthable quay CFV

Category: Civil Architecture > Quay

District: Beja > Moura > Moura > Barragem de Alqueva

Location

The CFV mooring quay is strategically positioned on the banks of the grand Alqueva Dam, in the municipality of Moura, district of Beja. Its privileged location offers a unique panorama of the immensity of the waters of the largest artificial lake in Europe, where the Alentejo tranquility is mirrored on the surface. Surrounded by the gentle, golden landscape of the Baixo Alentejo, this quay serves as an intersection point between solid ground and the vast blue expanse of the reservoir, providing unobstructed views of the aquatic horizon.

Purpose and Aquatic Environment

Designed to allow the mooring of vessels, the CFV mooring quay is a functional element that invites interaction with the Alqueva aquatic environment. Its solid structure, designed to accommodate small and medium-sized vessels, reflects the region's adaptability to the presence of the large lake. The atmosphere at the site is marked by the serenity of the waters, the chirping of birds that inhabit the banks, and the breeze that sometimes blows from the lake, creating an atmosphere of calm and communion with the surrounding nature.

Scenic Value and Landscape Integrity

Beyond its practical function, the CFV mooring quay possesses undeniable scenic value, harmoniously fitting into the Alentejo landscape. The view from the quay encompasses the vast surface of the water mirror, which reflects the colors of the sky at different times of the day, from the warm tones of sunrise and sunset to the deep blue of midday. The simplicity of its construction, as a support structure for navigation, enhances the natural beauty of the site, making it a privileged observation point for the immensity and tranquility of the Alqueva Dam.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt