Source of Vale Madeiros - Paço dos Negros

Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain

District: Santarém > Almeirim > Fazendas de Almeirim > Fonte de Vale Madeiros

Location

The Fonte de Vale Madeiros, also known as Paço dos Negros, is located within the area that gave it its name, Fonte de Vale Madeiros. This area belongs to the locality of Fazendas de Almeirim, in the municipality of Almeirim. Its position is central in this community, offering a reference point for those passing through or residing there.

The Fountain and Its Water

This place is, naturally, characterized by its fountain. However, it is important that visitors are aware of a relevant aspect regarding the water that flows from it. The water from Fonte de Vale Madeiros is not subject to regular quality monitoring by the competent authorities. Previous analysis history indicated that its composition was not always considered suitable for consumption. For this reason, and due to the lack of consistent control, ingestion of water from this fountain is advised against as a health precaution.

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