Category: Culture and Entertainment > Tourist Attraction
District: Castelo Branco > Belmonte > Malpique
The Reservoir is located in the locality of Malpique, an area that is part of the municipality of Belmonte. This location, often chosen to optimize water collection and distribution, takes advantage of the terrain's characteristics for its main function.
The Reservoir of Malpique plays a fundamental role in the water supply system for the local population. It is a public utility infrastructure, designed to ensure the availability of such a vital resource, reflecting the importance of water management for the community of Belmonte.
Despite its purely functional nature, the Reservoir blends into the surrounding landscape of Malpique. Its discreet presence demonstrates how engineering works adapt to the natural environment to serve the basic needs of the population.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.3315187, -7.35559816
Coordinates DMS: 40°19'53.5"N 07°21'20.2"W