Green Transition Zone

Category: Nature > Park

District: Castelo Branco > Covilhã > Covilhã

Location

The Green Transition Zone is strategically located within the urban fabric of Covilhã, functioning as a green lung that harmonizes with the city's environment. This space was designed to create a fluid connection between different areas of the urban fabric, providing a natural refuge for those seeking serenity and contact with nature, in a city already marked by the proximity and imposing presence of the mountain range.

Natural and Recreational Environment

Characterized by its name, the Green Transition Zone reveals itself as a place of welcome and well-being within the urban perimeter. Visitors can discover a diversity of plant species here, from mature trees to various shrubs, which together create a fresh and inviting atmosphere, particularly appreciated in the warmer months of the year. It is an idyllic space for calm walks, for attentive observation of the flora, or simply to enjoy the fresh air and silence, in a soothing contrast with the dynamism of the city.

This space was designed with the promotion of balance and decompression in mind. It invites pauses, rest, and quiet contemplation of nature, offering moments of stillness and regeneration for all who traverse it.

Urban and Landscaping Importance

The Green Transition Zone plays a fundamental role in the organization and quality of life in Covilhã. It acts as an ecological corridor, which not only improves air quality and local biodiversity but also facilitates more pleasant and sustainable pedestrian circulation, connecting different parts of the city and encouraging a more active lifestyle.

From a scenic point of view, and given Covilhã's unique topography, this space offers the possibility of glimpsing the surrounding landscape. The presence of Serra da Estrela on the horizon provides a grand setting, reinforcing the symbiosis between the built environment and natural richness. Its existence underscores the importance of valuing and preserving these green areas, which are essential for the community's well-being and the beauty of the urban landscape.

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