バターリャの天然記念物・トップ20

The Lis River, whose source is in the town of Fontes, Cortes, is one of the few rivers in the country whose current flows from south to north and, in the final kilometres, from east to west. In winter and early spring, it is possible to see water emerging from the ground in surprising quantities. In the summer months, the source is usually dry.

The Sheep's Sink is an imposing natural cavity, named after the sink carved under a stalactite that, in the rainy months, pours out abundant water. In the past, this natural refuge served as a drinking trough for cattle.

The Fórnea Waterfall is located right in the heart of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park, and is fed by the Fórnea Stream, which in turn flows from the Cova da Velha cave.

Nice quiet route. No water at the waterfall, unfortunately. Because that would give a different experience, certainly worth it for the beautiful views

The waterfall only appears after heavy rain! Fórnea waterfall just appear after intense rain!

I recommend it to cyclists who want to push the limits.

Actually, there is supposed to be a waterfall here. Unfortunately dried out due to the drought in July.

While the spring itself is dry in summer it must be spectacular when the rains are back in November. But the Rio Lis is also fed by water coming from inside the mountain and ground-water from the area, so water starts flowing a few hundred meters further down the riverbed, nice and fresh. There is a lovely path following it, and those who did some walking on a lovely summers day will really enjoy a little dip, maybe some swimming, but at least a bit of wading through it. There is easy access in several places, have fun 😀!