Negrais Karst Field

Category: Nature > Reserva natural

District: Lisboa > Sintra > Negrais > Negrais Park

Location

The Negrais Karst Field is located in the locality of Negrais, in the municipality of Sintra. It is integrated into the Negrais Park area. This location provides it with a tranquil setting, where nature manifests itself in a peculiar way within an environment closer to the urbanized area of Negrais. It is a place that offers a different perspective on the characteristic landscape of Sintra.

Geological Nature

The Negrais Karst Field is an area notable for its unique geology. Karst landscapes are rocky formations that arise from the surface dissolution of limestone rocks by water. In this place, it is possible to observe how this natural process, which has been taking place for thousands of years, has sculpted the earth's surface. The landscape is marked by grooves, channels, and cavities of various shapes, creating a singular texture on the ground.

A Sculpted Landscape

Strolling through the Negrais Karst Field offers an opportunity to explore a landscape truly sculpted by nature. The terrain is composed of vast areas of limestone rocks that exhibit an intricate network of grooves, fissures, and depressions. These formations create a visually interesting scenery, with patterns and textures that vary according to the daylight. It is an invitation to carefully observe the natural forces that shape our planet, revealing a different and captivating environment for those who visit it.

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