Praia Fluvial de Foz d'Égua

This natural swimming area forms where the Piódão and Chãs d'Égua streams converge, creating a refreshing mountain pool surrounded by dense vegetation and traditional schist stone structures including ancient mills and bridges.

The site developed around a dam construction that created the water mirror, while the surrounding ancient mills demonstrate centuries-old grain processing traditions that served the local mountain communities of the Açor range.

Traditional schist stone architecture including mills and oil presses reflects ancestral building techniques, while the area maintains rural agricultural practices that represent the authentic mountain culture of central Portugal's Serra do Açor region.

Access requires an 8-kilometer drive on paved roads followed by steep pedestrian paths with schist stone steps, and visitors should wear appropriate footwear while enjoying free admission and lifeguard services during summer months.

The location features over 300 prehistoric rock carvings dating 4,500 to 5,000 years old, including spirals and footprint symbols, representing the most important rock art concentration between the Tagus River and Lower Côa regions.

Location: Piódão

Fee: No

Address: 6285 Piódão, Portugal 6285 Piódão

GPS coordinates: 40.24704,-7.81286

Latest update: July 3, 2025 13:12