フィゲイラ・ダ・フォズの天然記念物・トップ7

Quiaios Waterfall, Figueira da Foz

The pine forest was initially ordered to be planted by King Afonso III (1248-1279) in the 13th century, with the aim of halting the advance and degradation of the dunes, as well as protecting the city of Leiria and its Castle and the agricultural land from degradation due to wind-blown sand, which had become a major concern for the inhabitants of the region. It was then later, between 1279 and 1325, substantially expanded by King Dinis I to its current size. This involved sowing an extensive area along the coast, especially using maritime pine. Some authors even attribute the beginning of the planting of the Leiria pine forest to King Sancho II (1223-1248). Whenever trees were cut down, replanting followed – in this way the pine forest remained intact. Since at least the last quarter of the 15th century, the position of Chief Warden of the King's Pine Forests or Royal Pine Forests of Leiria, Guard and Warden of the King's Pine Forests, was hereditary in the

The Quiaios waterfall is a seasonal spectacle of nature. In winter, it reveals itself as an impressive waterfall, carving the riverbed with limestone deposits that flow down from the mountains. In summer, it disappears completely, leaving the remains of an old mill that once harnessed the power of its waters.

Miradouro do Cabo Mondego - View of Praia da Fonte das Pombas and Figueira da Foz - the town at the mouth of the Mondego River.

Nice vantage point don't get confused with the one down the street, it's nicer and doesn't end in a dead end 😅

At this time of the year, the waterfall is dry, there is no water at all. But the place is beautiful.

Great views over the coast and the sea

Shortly after Praia de Quiaios there is a short but steep climb. The effort is rewarded with a magnificent view.