The terraces arise the need to increase the agricultural area and to counteract the slopes. They’re more or less flat platforms of deep fertile soil, built on the mountains slopes, a stairwell of superimposed layers supported by grandiose stone walls. These structures allow the development of a subsistence-oriented agriculture of extreme importance to the survival of rural communities.
Associated with these platforms, have been built channels destined to water transportation from the highest Mountain Peaks, wells and watercourses, into the fields. These channels, which in some cases extend for tens of kilometres, are labelled as irrigation channels and are essential for the cultures viability during summer.
Location: Arcos de Valdevez
Associated with these platforms, have been built channels destined to water transportation from the highest Mountain Peaks, wells and watercourses, into the fields. These channels, which in some cases extend for tens of kilometres, are labelled as irrigation channels and are essential for the cultures viability during summer.
Location: Arcos de Valdevez
