カルタクソの湖・トップ5

A serene lagoon in the middle of the trail, now with wide views thanks to the recent felling of the eucalyptus trees that surrounded it. The clearing allows you to better observe the surrounding landscape, with perfect reflections in the water on windless days. A great spot to rest, take photos or just listen to the silence. Access is via a dirt track, which is easy to follow. There are no support structures, it is a simple and authentic place. Bring water and protect yourself from the sun if you go in the late afternoon.

The Chã Alta dam is located at the foot of Monte Redondo. It is surrounded by a vast plain where the green disappears into the horizon.

Artificial lake, with a very pleasant surrounding area. In summer, especially at weekends, the area is very popular with families and groups for picnics. Note: The description below seems to refer to another place, which I think is the Ermida Bridge

Small artificial lake, where we can sometimes see some wild birds. There is a shooting range nearby, if you hear gunshots, be careful.

Surrounded by beautiful and abundant trees, it is a bridge with a Romanesque arch. There are several theories regarding its construction; some argue that it was built during the reign of D. João II, in order to facilitate the King's movement when he went to meet Queen D. Leonor for a swim in Caldas, while others claim that it was built in the 19th century due to a technical issue, namely its width. Interestingly, this bridge supports two enormous pine trees at the top of the road.

Artificial lake, with a very pleasant surrounding area. In summer, especially at weekends, the area is very popular with families and groups for picnics.

“Paul Natura”, Manique do Intendente https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nKhlLvOrJw

Paúl de Manique do Intendente is an area of around 97,000 square meters that constitutes a very rich natural heritage of great importance in terms of biodiversity, namely in terms of avifauna, already recognized at national level. It is an ecosystem composed of more than 180 species, where you can find 5 "simply unique" species such as the striped tortoise, the common caiman, the otter, the black stork and the reed. The municipality has been focusing on promoting this space, having recently advanced with the installation of an infrastructure for the observation of the fauna and flora of Pául, which aims to promote knowledge, protection and preservation of this unique and so rich ecosystem for the Municipality of Azambuja and for the entire region.