Serra da Estrela Natural Park

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Covão dos Conchos: Portugal’s Hidden Waterhole Gem

Imagine standing before a mystical waterhole that appears like a doorway to another dimension. In Portugal’s Serra da Estrela, Covão dos Conchos is a hidden marvel that looks like something from science fiction. However, its wonder comes from human engineering, not magic. Built in 1955, this waterhole serves a practical purpose

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Covão dos Conchos: Portugal’s Hidden Waterhole Gem

Imagine standing before a mystical waterhole that appears like a doorway to another dimension. In Portugal’s Serra da Estrela, Covão dos Conchos is a hidden marvel that looks like something from science fiction. However, its wonder comes from human engineering, not magic. Built in 1955, this waterhole serves a practical purpose as part of a hydroelectric dam project. Covão dos Conchos was constructed to divert water from Ribeira das Naves to Lagoa Comprida. Yet, what captivates visitors isn’t the functionality but