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Barragem de Odivelas

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Barragem de Odivelas
7920, Alvito

Alvito

A dam located on the Odivelas brook (Sado river basin). There is a quay, an access ramp and a river beach. The most common fish species are the nase and the small-mouth bass.

Grutas do Rossio

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Grutas do Rossio
7920, Alvito

Alvito

The Rossio Caves were re-found between 1940 and 1950 as a result of the exploration of subterranean quarries with the system of opening tunnels and wide rooms. In the 18th century it furnished calcareous rocks used in the construction of millstones. In the summer one may visit them between 9 am and noon and from 4 pm to 8 pm and in the winter from 10 am to noon and between 2 pm and 5 pm.