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Monumento Natural das Portas de Ródão
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Vila Ruivas
6030-164, Vila Velha de Ródão
Downstream of Vila Velha de Ródão, Rodao doors are an imposing geological formation where the Tagus breaks of between two craggy walls (about 170 feet tall) for a deep lake, excavated by a supposed ancient waterfall that was disappearing until river level with the Lake. Besides being habitat for largest colony of Griffon Vultures in the country, is a privileged place for the investigation of fauna and avifauna, where they can be observed 116 species of birds, many of which are considered endangered species and some rare.
Miradouro do Vale de Mourão
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- leisure
EM545
6030, Vila Velha de Ródão
This site offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding green hills.
Barragem de Fratel
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Gardete
6030, Vila Velha de Ródão
A dam inaugurated in 1973, 43 metres tall, located between the mouth of the Ocreza river and the Portas de Ródão. Fishing, swimming, windsurfing, skiing, sailing, jet skiing and motor boating are permitted.
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Castelo
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Vila Velha de Ródão
6030-164, Vila Velha de Ródão
Hermitage consists of a T-shaped plan, due to the construction of two sacristies, keeping within a tiled front Mudejar.
Centro de Interpretação de Arte Rupestre do Vale do Tejo (CIART)
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Rua Dr. José Pinto Oliveira Rocha, 20
6030-214, Vila Velha de Ródão
This center belongs to the Cultural and sports promotion Association of Vila Velha do Ródão.
Museu do Azeite
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Rua do Barreiro, 15
6030-007, Sarnadas de Ródão
In this small museum you can learn about the cycle of the olive oil.
Torre de Menagem de Vila Velha de Ródão / Castelo de Rodão / Castelo do Rei Vamba
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Vila Velha de Ródão
6030-164, Vila Velha de Ródão
This medieval keep it’s to be found on a scarp over Tejo River. This tower is the only remain from Ródão castle also known as King Vamba Castle. The castle was built on the VII century by Vamba King and the tower was probably built whether on the XI or on the XII centuries by the Knights Templar.
Foz do Rio Ocreza
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Rio Ocreza
6030, Vila Velha de Ródão
The Ocreza river flows along about eighty kilometres, from its spring, on the Gardunha Hill, to its mouth, on the Tagus river. It has several tributaries.
Barragem da Pracana
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Gardete
6030, Vila Velha de Ródão
A cement dam with counterforts built in the 1980s on the Ocreza river. It produces electricity. Fishing, swimming and sailing are permitted.
Miradouro sobre Vila Velha de Ródão
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- leisure
Rua de Santo António
6030, Vila Velha de Ródão
Nice space with garden benches and trees offering shade, where you can get a beautiful panoramic view over the Centre of Vila Velha de Ródão, of which stands out the white houses.