Barrocal Natural Park

Category: Nature > Park

District: Castelo Branco > Castelo Branco > Castelo Branco > Bairro do Barrocal

Location

The Barrocal Natural Park is located in Castelo Branco, within the Barrocal neighborhood, making it an accessible and distinctive green space within the city's urban fabric. Its position offers a natural retreat, easy to reach for anyone in the locality.

A Landscape with History

This park is shaped by a geological landscape that dates back approximately 310 million years. The formation of imposing granite blocks, resulting from a vast magmatic mass and the continuous action of tectonic movements and climatic changes, gave the place a unique aesthetic. It is an area where the geology of the past is clearly evident in the present.

Natural Richness

The Barrocal is an authentic sanctuary of biodiversity. The roughness and particular characteristics of its rocky blocks have allowed the preservation of a unique natural environment over time. This space is a habitat for a surprising variety of flora and fauna, contributing to the ecological richness of the region and being integrated into classifications such as the Naturtejo da Meseta Meridional Geopark and the Tejo Internacional Biosphere Reserve.

Design and Integration

The park's design prioritizes deep integration into the existing landscape. Its paths, trails, and viewpoints were designed to adapt to the topography and geological features, minimizing impact on the natural environment. This careful approach resulted in observation platforms that invite contemplation and the experience of nature, with the revitalization project having been recognized with several international architectural awards.

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