Spouts

Category: Nature > Nature Reserve

District: Santarém > Benavente > Benavente

Location

In the heart of the town of Benavente, the place known as Bicas is integrated into the town's urban fabric. Its presence is discreet yet significant, contributing to the atmosphere of a more traditional Benavente. It is situated in a spot that allows visitors to absorb a bit of the daily atmosphere and tranquility that characterizes this area of the municipality.

Historical and Architectural Memory

The Bicas of Benavente represent a testament to local history, evoking times when the community's water supply was provided collectively. Its design reflects a functionality conceived for the daily lives of past inhabitants, while also featuring a robust and traditional stone construction that has withstood the test of time. This water point was, and in some ways still is, a link to the past, where community life converged around an essential need.

A Corner for Pause

Visiting the Bicas is discovering a corner where time seems to slow down. The constant murmur of running water offers a sensation of calm and coolness, particularly pleasant on warmer days. This place invites a pause, a moment of contemplation, allowing visitors to absorb the tranquility of the surroundings. It is a space where one can simply be, feel the connection to history and the nature of water, and observe the gentle rhythm of local life.

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