Refugio Botanico Portugal

23/04/2026

Spring flowers have arrived! Swim pond at Refugio Botanico Portugal

07/03/2026

Swim pond at Refúgio Botânico in Alpedrinha. A little bare without the spring flowers, but we'll accept that for now, hehe.

22/01/2026

Yesterday l checked out the pond and garden we built in Coimbra half a year ago. Not bad considering the mess the former pond contractor left us with. The filter's efficiency accounts for the water clarity and for low maintenance. What do you think?

29/10/2025

New planted swim pond at Refúgio Botânico. The water colour comes from high tech filtration using bioceramic, ozone injection and lots of circulation. The pond is virtually maintenance free, except for sometimes raking the beach areas. See refugiobotanico.pt and Refúgio Botânico Portugal on Facebook

27/09/2025

We finished the pond and garden today, just before the rain. High tech filtration system using bioceramic and ozone. In Lousã, with Frank de Digger , Chipper Man and Anton. Refugiobotanico.pt

22/09/2025

Swim pond construction in Lousã with Frank de Digger, Darrel and Anton. Seventh day of construction, seven more to go.

26/06/2025

Helping out The Newbys with aquatic plants to improve the water quality of their natural swimming pond. Great fun!

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09/06/2025

Have a look at Refúgio Botânico Portugal! The aquatic plant nursery is located in the middle of 6 hectares of regenerating oak forest, featuring gardens and natural swimmming ponds. See www.refugiobotanico.pt or Refúgio Botânico Portugal on Facebook