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Ria de Aveiro
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Aveiro
3800, Aveiro
The Ria de Aveiro is one of the most important and beautiful hydrographic features of the Portuguese coast. It extends for about 45 kilometers, parallel to the sea, where the Vouga, Antuã and Boco rivers flow. With a very diverse aquatic fauna, it is also a privileged place for water sports. It is the main natural attraction of the city of Aveiro.
Complexo das Nascentes do Alviela
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Alcanena
2380, Alcanena
This complex comprises the Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela (Alviela's Live Science Centre), the camping, the river beach and a pedestrian trail with informations.
Polje de Minde
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Minde
2395, Minde
This phenomenon, rare in Portugal, is to be found at the Natural Park of the Aires and Candeeiros Mountains. In this depression, named Minde Lagoon, the lake is bigger in the winter, due to the underground galleries that flood with water. It measures about four kilometres by 1800 metres and has a depth of around 195 metres.
Barragem de Guilhofrei
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Barragem de Guilhofrei
4850, Ermal
Barragem de tipo gravidade no rio Ave. A albufeira é particularmente agradável, assemelhando-se a um lago de montanha. As espécies piscícolas mais comuns são as carpas gardons e as luciopercas.
Barragem de Salamonde
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Barragem de Salamonde
4850, Salamonde
Situada em plena Serra da Cabreira, entre magníficas rochas escarpadas, a barragem de Salamonde possibilita a prática de desportos com restrições. É uma barragem de tipo arco abóbada, no rio Cávado.
Quedas de Água de Louredo
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Quedas de Água de Louredo
4850, Louredo
A geological formation from the water, on a rock. Of great natural beauty, it is the ideal spot for taking some photographs.
Barragem do Cabril
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Casal dos Bufos
6100, Sertã
A dam on the Zêzere river, with piers. It is located on a valley with steep banks, dominated by eucalyptus trees and maritime pines. The most common fish species are the nase, the small-mouth bass and the carp. Recreational activities are permitted, albeit with restrictions.
Rio Zêzere
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Painho
6100, Sertã
After the Mondego, this is the second longest river entirely in Portugal. It starts on the Estrela mountain, at an approcimate altitude of 1900 m, and measures 242 km. The Nabão and the Alge, as well as the Isna, Paul, Bogas, Pêra and Unhais brooks are its main tributaries. It has its mouth in Constância. It is used for producing electricity.
Estância Termal das Caldas do Moledo
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EN108
5050-023, Caldas de Moledo
Is in the Douro Valley to meet the Termas de Caldas of Moledo. The medicinal waters are particularly suitable for treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, skin, rheumatic and Musculoskeletal.
Barragem de Bagaúste
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Barragem de Bagaúste
5050, Bagaúste
A dam on the Douro river with imposing landscapes of vineyards with an amphitheatre shape. The most common fish species are the barbel, the nase, the carp and the chub. There is a river beach, a pier and access ramps. Swimming and the use of motor boats are permitted. Fishing and surfing are also allowed with certain restrictions.