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Caldeira de Moinho Grande

Barreiro  >  Portugal

Two shallow pools on the Tagus near Barreiro. Previously used to power a tidal mill, now serve as habitats for large numbers of water birds.

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Most recent update 9 desember 2024
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Description

Caldeira de Moinho Grande are two shallow pools on a river beach between the Tagus and the Ribeira de Coina, teeming with water birds, such as Lóuþræll, Tildra, Lyngstelkur and Lindastelkur. Next to these pools is a vacant lot coloured yellow by oxalis with a dilapidated factory building. In the distance across the Tagus you can see Lisbon, across the Coina Seixal. Ferries regularly pass by, connecting Barreiro with Lisbon.

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Portugues: A Caldeira de Moinho Grande consiste em duas lagoas rasas numa praia fluvial entre o Tejo e a Ribeira de Coina, repletas de aves aquáticas, como o Lóuþræll , a Tildra , o Lyngstelkur e o Lindastelkur . Junto a estas lagoas, encontra-se um terreno vazio tingido de amarelo por oxalis, com um edifício fabril em ruínas. Ao longe, do outro lado do Tejo, é possível avistar Lisboa, enquanto do lado oposto da Coina está o Seixal. Ferries passam regularmente, ligando o Barreiro a Lisboa.

Details

Access

Caldeira de Moinho Grande is located west of the town of Barreiro. The large parking lot Estacionamento da Praia Fluvial de Alburrica is very close to the observation site. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. From the parking the area can be explored on foot in a circular walk of only 1.5 km. On the south-eastern side of the route there are 3 old windmills.

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Portugues: A Caldeira de Moinho Grande está localizada a oeste da cidade do Barreiro. O amplo estacionamento Estacionamento da Praia Fluvial de Alburrica fica muito próximo do local de observação. Pressione P no mapa para obter direções até o estacionamento. A partir do estacionamento, a área pode ser explorada a pé num percurso circular de apenas 1,5 km. No lado sudeste do percurso, encontram-se 3 antigos moinhos de vento.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , River , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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