It hardly seems real: the sky turned pink in this city
Notícias de Coimbra27 August 2026 at 22:40
The sky of Monte Gordo, in the Algarve, displayed an unusual coloration at the end of the day, turning pink, salmon and orange, in a natural phenomenon that surprised residents and visitors. This chromatic transformation of the sky, which created an almost unreal scenery, is due to specific atmospheric conditions that favor the dispersion of sunlight.
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