NATURAL SPACES
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LANDS OF THE ALQUEVA'S GREAT LAKE The prey Alqueva, which closes the riverbed of the Guadiana at a the level of this Portuguese locality, has originated a great artificial lake that for the quantity of dammed water and for his extension, has turned into the bigger reservoir of western Europa. His banks bathe in his most municipal Portuguese terms, though also it occupies territories of Spanish populations Besides its hydroelectric utilization and water accumulation for human consumption and regadíos, Alqueva tries to stir into action the rural life of the interior of the Alentejo by means of the tourism of leisure and sports. |
This located in the surroundings of Merida, forming a part of the Net of Protected areas of Estremadura. His places are watered by the rivers Albarregas and Aljucen, which pass between the elevations of Vermilion Saw, way of the Guadiana. The Meeting of Estremadura Nature reserve declared it in February, 1993. It occupies approximately 11.000 hectares. His original landscape is the Mediterranean forest, preserving original places, which are alternated with the big converted to pasture surfaces. Its fauna is of an extraordinary wealth, guarding protected species and in route of extinction. |
NATIONAL PARK OF MONTFRAGÜE NATURAL PARK OF SAINT MAMEDE MOUNTAINS
LAND OF THE ALQUEVA'S GREAT LAKE
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NATIONAL PARK OF MONTFRAGÜE |
NATURAL PARK OF SAINT MAMEDE MOUNTAINS Placed in the Department of the High place Alentejo, he has an extension of 40.000 hectares, with a mountainous relief to the north, and hills waved to the south. A rich fauna and flora are his more notable attractions. Small villages and picturesque medieval villages, invite to a quiet visit, where history, monuments and the beautiful rural arquitetura give themselves the hand, to leave in the visitor an indelible recollection. |
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