Salt Marsh Garden Between Waters

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Santarém > Benavente > Samora Correia > Porto Alto

Location

The Sapal Entre Águas Garden is uniquely positioned in Porto Alto, integrated into the parish of Samora Correia, belonging to the municipality of Benavente and within the district of Santarém. This location is characterized by its flatness and the notable presence of aquatic elements, typical of low-altitude landscapes influenced by riverine environments. Its location offers an experience of proximity to nature, where the transition between dry land and wetlands is one of the most striking features of the surrounding environment.

Natural and Landscape Character

This space is distinguished by its setting within a salt marsh ecosystem, a transitional wetland area that reveals rich biodiversity. The name "Entre Águas" (Between Waters) underscores the predominance of watercourses or floodable areas that shape the landscape and its vegetation, creating a particularly serene environment conducive to observation. It is a place where native flora and fauna find their natural habitat, offering visitors an appreciation of wildlife in a context of tranquility and natural beauty. The landscape is dominated by the green tones of aquatic vegetation and the reflections of the sky on the water surfaces, offering scenes of rare contemplation.

Space for Contemplation and Leisure

As a garden set within nature, the Sapal Entre Águas Garden was designed to provide a space for rest and contemplation. Its structure invites leisurely strolls, where visitors can enjoy the calm of the environment and the natural sounds of the surroundings, such as the chirping of birds or the gentle murmur of water. This is an ideal place for moments of leisure, where immersion in nature is accessible and inviting, allowing for a break from the urban pace and a reunion with the serenity that only these environments can offer. The careful integration between the garden's design and its natural surroundings highlights the importance of preserving these ecosystems.

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