周辺の天然記念物・トップ8

The waters of this waterfall come from the Pitões stream, which, due to the uneven terrain, develops over several levels, the first of which is about 30 meters high and flows into a lake bounded by granite outcrops. This waterfall is one of many in the Barroso region and feeds several rivers that originate in the Serra do Gerês.

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There is a beautiful landscape nearby to enjoy.

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At the end of the wooden staircase, you are greeted by a spectacle of nature, the Pitões das Júnias Waterfall, which descends in force, imposing and vibrant before you. Down below, the valley stretches out in silence, vast and majestic, a sight that takes your breath away and leaves your heart lighter.

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At the end of the wooden staircase, you will be greeted by a stunning view of the Pitões waterfall in all its grandeur. In the background, the valley stretches out majestically, creating a simply breathtaking scene.

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From the top of the Pitões waterfall, in addition to the impressive waterfall, you can see the beautiful Beredo oak forest, where the Pyrenean oak is a perennial species, perfectly adapted to the climate and altitude of this region. If you look towards the horizon, the imposing outline of the Gerês mountain range completes this scene of pure natural beauty.

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It has a burial chamber with approximate dimensions of 3.5 metres long, 2 metres wide and a height of up to 2 metres. The stones that form it, known as orthostats, can reach an estimated weight of between 500 and 1,500 kilograms each, depending on their size and thickness. These large granite slabs, typical of dolmens, were carefully placed by Neolithic communities as collective funerary monuments, reflecting the effort and ritual importance of the place.

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Dating back to the Neolithic period (approximately between 4,000 and 3,000 BC), this dolmen, made up of large stone slabs arranged vertically and covered by a top slab, served as a collective tomb. It is one of the most representative examples of prehistoric funerary architecture in the region.

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The Roman Baths of Bande, or Aquis Querquennis, in Ourense, are part of an ancient Roman military camp from the 1st century AD, located next to the As Conchas reservoir. This archaeological complex includes ruins of barracks and walls, along with thermal baths fed by 50ºC thermal waters known for their medicinal properties. It is a site of great historical and tourist interest, combining nature and history in a unique setting.

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