The Myth & Reality of Portugal’s Blue Dragon 🐉🇵🇹 The Odeleite River in the Algarve shot to global fame for its striking dragon-like shape when seen from above. But how much of the story is true? Let’s bust some myths! ✔ REAL: The dragon shape exists, but it was formed by the Odeleite Dam in 1996. ✔ REAL: The river has an 11th-century Islamic settlement nearby. ❌ MYTH: The water is naturally deep blue—viral photos were digitally enhanced! ❌ MYTH: The river always looked like this—its shape cha
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The Myth & Reality of Portugal’s Blue Dragon 🐉🇵🇹 The Odeleite River in the Algarve shot to global fame for its striking dragon-like shape when seen from above. But how much of the story is true? Let’s bust some myths! ✔ REAL: The dragon shape exists, but it was formed by the Odeleite Dam in 1996. ✔ REAL: The river has an 11th-century Islamic settlement nearby. ❌ MYTH: The water is naturally deep blue—viral photos were digitally enhanced! ❌ MYTH: The river always looked like this—its shape cha
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