Poço Azul
Poço Azul is a natural pool of water in Vilar da Veiga known for its striking deep-blue color and clarity. The basin was carved into the rock by flowing water over time and sits surrounded by steep stone walls.
This pool formed over thousands of years as water slowly carved through the bedrock to create the basin visible today. The exact age remains unknown, but geological processes shaped it through patient erosion of the stone.
Access to this pool requires a walk from the village through woodland areas, with the final descent being steep and rocky. Visit during drier weather to ensure safer footing on the uneven ground.
The striking blue color comes from mineral content in the water and how light bends through its depth, creating that vivid hue. This color shifts throughout the day with changing sunlight angles, so the pool appears different at various times.
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