Pomarinho Waterfall

Category: Nature > Waterfall

District: Faro > Tavira > Barranco da Nora > Luz de Tavira e Santo Estêvão

Location:

The Pomarinho Waterfall is located in the area of Luz de Tavira and Santo Estêvão, near the locality of Barranco da Nora, in the municipality of Tavira.

This natural site is set within the landscape of the Asseca stream, a watercourse that meanders through this area of the interior Algarve.

Unique Geological Formation

The most distinctive feature of the Pomarinho Waterfall lies in its particular geological formation.

The waterfall develops over deposits of calcareous tufa, a porous rock that slowly accumulates due to water action.

This tufa results from the deposition of calcium carbonate dissolved in the stream water, creating unique layers and shapes that mold the scenic appearance of the waterfall.

Natural Environment

The environment at Pomarinho Waterfall is one of tranquility, marked by the presence of water and the surrounding vegetation.

The small waterfall, although not large in size, offers a relaxing visual and auditory element by the stream bed.

It is a place that invites a pause, allowing one to observe the natural dynamics of the water and the surrounding riparian landscape.

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