Fontes dos Pardieiros - Alqueva, Portugal
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Torgut
N 38° 11.836 W 007° 30.564
29S E 630522 N 4228752
A charming old spring very close to the Alqueva dam
Waymark Code: WMG21P
Location: Beja, Portugal
Date Posted: 01/03/2013
Views: 4
This natural spring is located by the road, very close to Alqueva dam, which I believe has the largest artificial water surface in Europe. However, it's not easy to notice this old spring. It's on the top of a soft hill, with no road access.
There is an attached tank, obviously abandoned for a long time, and even the place where the water comes out was taken over by bushes. But still, the fresh water runs, with its characteristic nice sound.
Last but not least, the views! From the spring one can see part of the artificial lake and the nearby olive trees fields, as well as an abandoned farm on the top of the next hill.
To get there, park the car near the roundabout and walk 200 meters.
Public or Private Land?: Public
Public Land Fees?: 0
Private Land access?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please post an original picture of the springs no GPS necessary along with your observations of the spring. What wildlife you saw if any and the condition of the springs. Water level was high, low. The area was clean, trashy ect. Any other knowledge or experiences you have had with this paticular spring that would help document it's history.