the psammite/shale/marl country rocks of the Breijera formation are well exposed to the west of Serra de Monchique, forming jagged outcrops and dramatic gorges, which since the destructive introduction of eucalyptus farming in 1976, now run dry most of the year round.
The psammite/shale/marl country rocks of the Breijera formation are prominently featured to the west of Serra de Monchique, forming dramatic outcrops and deep gorges. Notably, since the introduction of eucalyptus farming in 1976, these formations now experience a prolonged dry period for most of the year.