Category: Nature > Weir
District: Faro > Albufeira > Paderne > Centieira
The Ribeira do Algibre Weir is peacefully situated in the Centieira region, a serene area of the locality of Paderne, in the municipality of Albufeira, Faro district. This point of interest integrates harmoniously into the rural Algarve landscape, embraced by the nature that characterizes the banks of the Ribeira do Algibre. Its location offers an environment of tranquility, far from the urban bustle, where the murmur of water becomes the predominant sound, inviting contemplation of the natural surroundings.
This weir, a human intervention designed to manage the flow of the Ribeira do Algibre, proves to be a simple but effective structure, crucial for the local ecosystem. Its presence allows for water retention, creating a water mirror that reflects the surrounding vegetation and the Algarve sky. The engineering behind the weir, although modest, demonstrates the ancestral relationship between the community and water resource management, subtly yet durably shaping the landscape. The course of the water, sometimes calm, sometimes more impetuous in its passage through the weir, is a central element of the experience at this location.
The banks of the Ribeira do Algibre Weir and the basin formed by its waters constitute a vital habitat for the region's flora and fauna. The dense and varied riparian vegetation provides shelter for various species of aquatic and terrestrial birds, which find an essential water source here. The tranquility of the place favors wildlife observation, from small amphibians and insects to birds that feed or nest nearby. This natural setting is an invitation to discover the local biodiversity, revealing the richness of the natural heritage of inland Albufeira.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.157259,-8.2016639
Coordinates DMS: 37°09'26.1"N 08°12'6.0"W
Weather Paderne
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