P17

Praia Fluvial de Folgosa

Description

Bathed by the Paiva river, the river beach of Folgosa offers excellent conditions for leisure activities, offering various support equipment. The lush riparian galleries and the natural river dynamics contribute to the practice of various sports, or fishing, or simply admire the nature and the landscape. Along the routes by the river banks, passing by traditional fillies existing here, you can observe the great diversity of fauna and flora of this place.

Natural Patrimony

In fluvial beach of Folgosa is possible to observe a large diversity of fauna and flora such as the white-throated dipper, common kingfisher and the grey heron. Here also exist important species of invertebrates, such as the lesser purple emperor, the river cruisers dragonfly and the orange-spotted emerald dragonfly. The otter is also present, as well as several species of herpetofauna, as the iberian emerald lizard or the viperine water snake.

Localization

Technical information

  • Level of Dificulty Low
  • Type of Route Linear
  • Access Car/Pedestrian