Interpretative Center of the Foz Azul Local Nature Reserve

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Lisboa > Torres Vedras > Assenta

Location

The Foz Azul Local Natural Reserve Interpretive Center is located in the town of Assenta, belonging to the municipality of Torres Vedras. Its position is strategic, being inserted in a coastal landscape that offers a direct perspective on the marine and terrestrial environment it aims to preserve and present. It is located near the area designated as Foz Azul Local Natural Reserve, which underscores its intrinsic connection to the ocean and the coastline.

A Gateway to the Marine Reserve

This center was designed as an essential point for those seeking to understand the Foz Azul Local Natural Reserve, a distinctive coastal marine area. Its primary purpose is to raise environmental awareness and promote responsible and informed enjoyment of local nature. Through informative content, the space invites exploration of the importance of marine and coastal conservation, encouraging the development of greater literacy about the oceans and the coast.

Discoveries in Nature and Culture

Inside the Interpretive Center, visitors have the opportunity to delve into the various aspects that define this unique region. It is a starting point for learning about the coast's geomorphology, the diverse marine ecosystems that inhabit it, and even the local paleontology, which reveals vestiges of remote geological eras. Beyond the scientific aspect, the space is also dedicated to preserving and disseminating the traditions and culture of the communities that, over the centuries, developed a deep and intrinsic connection to the sea and its coast.

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