Esbarradoiro Traditional Cache

The whole area of Vila do Bispo is rich in diverse geological features. This cache area is dominated by dolomitic limestones, marls and dolomites, which are sedimentary rocks of the Upper Jurassic (161.2 to 145.5 Million years and designated as Malm). Due to the fragility of some of these rock types, have occurred over thousands of years, fragmentations and rockslides. These are caused by erosion of the sea or overland flow of rainwater that infiltrates the soil, removing certain layers of sensitive materials. All this has given rise to geologic details such as the cache shows as well as several sinkholes existing there. .

The container is a small tupperware hidden in a place of difficult access. Requires a walk down through a slippery path and climb/cross some rocks. If you have problems with heights and slippery slopes don’t do this cache. It’s also not a good idea to make the cache alone because it is an isolated place and where it may not be able to communicate abroad with mobile phones. Your safety first.

This cache is in the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina. Then do not forget to help preserve nature and natural beauty of the place, any garbage you have find on the place or during the walk please take it to the container in the car park - Cache In, Trash Out!

Good luck and have fun!

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