Pego das Pias, Alentejo's hidden spot - Portugal

Hidden away in rural Alentejo is a magical place that we had never heard of before. Pego das Pias was recommended by a follower and we are super glad and grateful for it. It's so close to where we live so (it's actually in the same district) so it was even a bigger surprise to find a place like this.
You can find Pego das Pias by taking the road that connects Odemira to São Luís and stopping on the bridge over Torgal a small river. From there you can proceed by foot like we did or drive on a dirt road a few more Km while your car can still drive as it's a terrible road. It's about 2Km form the bridge to Pego das Pias.
Upon arrival, you will find a place almost untouched by man and a beautiful rocky waterline, the perfect place to relax and run from the crowded beaches and tourists.
The name of the place "Pias" is associated with the cavities in the rock formations created by whirlpools when the waterline was higher.
What to do there?
It's a perfect spot for cliff jumping and rope swinging to the water, I also want to take our small canoe there to explore a bit more and I believe it's great. Although camping is not allowed this would be a perfect place to take a camper van :)
For most people, it will be a perfect spot to spend a day relaxing in nature.
What to take?
Certainly drinking water as you won't find any facilities there and it gets pretty hot in Summer. Although people say the water here has healing properties, hmm not sure about that though. If you'll walk like we did sunscreen is a must and some towels of course if you plan on taking a swim. We also took some food for a small lunch
The legend
Legend has it that a farmer daughter got sick and he promised a saint a crate of gold and oxen if his daughter was cured. His daughter got cured but he didn't pay, after some time and because his daughter would go to this place to drink water she remained enchanted here. On St John's night if you manage to hold onto the oxen and the golden crate you will break the enchantment and save the farmer's daughter.
How to get there?
On the road between Odemira and São Luís stop or take the small dirt road on the bridge over Torgal, for about 2 Km.

[@Nuno.Soares.GeoTagXplorer]

Wow! Awesome spot! I heard of it before but I've never seen videos of this spot. Thanks for sharing.

[@Escapethecouch]

it’s a dream, a truly wonderful spot for nature lovers

[@TiaandAndy]

Wow, very beautiful!

[@Escapethecouch]

we think so, hopefully things continue that way. We just learned that a festival of 800 people is currently there and I feel the place might get destroyed given that it’s too small for so many people. Hopefully things go well

[@SenjaAldee]

Wow this is nice area so its a good suggestion from your supporter

[@Escapethecouch]

Thanks Senja, I hope everyone is safe in Bali

[@norte182]

beautiful, mas 'e com estas coisas que os melhores segredos deixam de ser segredos :(

[@Escapethecouch]

verdade, mas é também assim que se protegem. Pouco depois de termos feito este video fizeram um festival aqui que correu muito mal em termos ambientais e precisamos de chamar a atenção e proteger estes lugares

[@l3andr06]

its between odemira and são luis *

[@Escapethecouch]

Obrigado, tinha um erro no fim do texto.