Source of Conception

Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain

District: Santarém > Ourém > Casais da Abadia > Gondemaria e Olival

Location

The Conceição Fountain is located in the village of Casais da Abadia, in the municipality of Ourém, integrated into the Gondemaria and Olival area. This hydrographic landmark marks one end of a walking trail that extends for approximately 400 meters, connecting to a wider area that begins at the Olival Picnic Park. Its position allows visitors to enjoy a predominantly rural environment, characteristic of this area of Ourém.

Natural Environment

The scenery surrounding the Conceição Fountain offers a direct connection to the region's natural landscape. The site is part of a trail that follows the Aldeia Nova stream and the Olival stream, allowing for the observation of watercourses and associated natural vegetation. It is a point where the tranquility of the rural environment manifests, inviting contemplation of the local fauna and flora that thrive along the banks of the watercourses.

An Encounter with Heritage

Although the fountain itself is the focus, its surroundings offer a perspective on the cultural and hydraulic heritage of Olival. Nearby, elements recalling old watermills and 'levadas' (irrigation channels) can be found, bearing witness to the centuries-old relationship between communities and water. The Conceição Fountain, in this context, functions as a landmark, inviting visitors to discover the traces of local history and to appreciate the importance of water in rural life and landscape. It thus represents a point of pause and reflection on the natural and built heritage of the region.

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