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Category: Nature > Pool

District: Castelo Branco > Vila Velha de Ródão > Vila Velha de Ródão

Location:

Pego das Portas is located in Vila Velha de Ródão, a town bathed by the Tagus River. This point of interest is situated in the heart of the Portas de Ródão Natural Monument, an impressive gorge where the Tagus River narrows, flanked by imposing quartzite cliffs.

Its privileged position offers a unique perspective on the river's course and the rock formations that shape the landscape, creating a natural environment of great beauty and tranquility, characteristic of the region.

Natural Features:

Pego das Portas is a deep waterbed, shaped over millennia by the persistent erosive action of the Tagus River. Its waters, often serene, reflect the high rocky walls that surround it, providing a picturesque and relaxing setting.

It is a testament to the force of nature, where water has sculpted rocks and carved unique shapes, making every detail of the pego a visually captivating element for those observing this geological masterpiece.

An Environment for Contemplation:

This place invites contemplation of the landscape and careful observation of the riparian ecosystem. Given its location within the Portas de Ródão, Pego das Portas is integrated into a rich habitat, which hosts various species of flora and fauna, some of which have significant ecological value in the region.

It is a space for those seeking to enjoy the quietude of the river and the geological grandeur, an ideal stopping point to appreciate the wild nature and the serenity that this secluded spot offers.

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