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Jardim do Castelo de Ourique
- country
- leisure
Rua Doutor João Pereira Duarte
7670, Ourique
The garden of Ourique Castle is a peaceful space with a lot of vegetation. Inside, the statue of King Afonso Henriques and the Coat of Arms of the Village stand out.
Miradouro do Castro da Cola
- country
- leisure
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7670, Ourique
The Miradouro da Ermida da Senhora da Cola is a popular pilgrimage site, from where it is possible to enjoy a fabulous landscape over the valleys of Ourique.
Miradouro do Jardim de Penacova
- country
- leisure
Largo Alberto Leitão
3360, Penacova
Location offering a beautiful view over the Buçaco mountains, the Mondego River and the village of Penacova.
Miradouro do Penedo de Castro
- country
- leisure
Penacova
3360, Penacova
A group of granit rocks on a hillsidee near Penacova, with lovely views of the Livraria do Mondego (Mondego River's Library).
Barragem da Raiva
- beach
- country
Barragem da Raiva
3360, Oliveira do Mondego
Dam located on the Mondego River, with cool, tree-lined banks. The practice of sporting and leisure activities is permitted, with restrictions.
Miradouro de Penacova / Mirante Emídio da Silva
- country
- leisure
Avenida Bissaya Barreto
3360-191, Penacova
Also known as Mirante Emydgio da Silva (or Emídio da Silva), who was responsible for the idea of building this place, it was designed by the Italian Nicolau Bigaglia, having been built in the 20th century. It was opened in 1908 and the stone columns were brought from the Lorvão Monastery. This viewpoint provides a beautiful view over the Buçaco mountains, the Mondego River and the village of Penacova.
Lindoso
- country
- heritage
Lindoso
4980, Lindoso
This rural village is rather important in the historical context of the defense of the Portuguese borders since the foundation of the country. It has several important monuments, such as the Castle of Lindoso and the espigueiros (small cereal warehouses).
Sistelo
- country
- heritage
Sistelo
4970, Sistelo
A castiça aldeia de Sistelo localiza-se no Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gêres, junto à nascente do rio Vez. Sendo conhecida pelas suas paisagens em socalcos, ganhou o epíteto de "tibete português". Encontra-se bem preservada, tendo sido recuperadas as casas de granito, os espigueiros e os lavadouros.
Miradouro de Castro Laboreiro
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- leisure
Castro Laboreiro
4960, Melgaço
A high altitude belvedere with views of the Castro Laboreiro area, in the National Park of Peneda-Gerês.
Miradouro de Tibo
- country
- leisure
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4970, Arcos de Valdevez
A place with views of a typical small town of the Alto Minho region: green sceneries, manors and crystal clear river waters.