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Miradouro do Cabeço do Geraldo
- country
- leisure
Geraldo
9930-179, Lajes do Pico
Viewpoint located in a large space, at altitude, providing privileged views over the jagged, green slopes of the southern edge of Pico Island and the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean.
Miradouro da Terra Alta
- country
- leisure
ER1 1-2
9930-337, São Roque do Pico
The Miradouro da Terra Alta is located at approximately 415 meters high and offers magnificent panoramic views over the neighboring São Jorge Island and the ocean.
Miradouro do Forte de Santa Catarina
- country
- leisure
Rua do Castelo
9930-138, Lajes do Pico
In this former lookout post, transformed into a fort after the French invasions, you can appreciate the southern edge of Pico Island's coast and the vastness of the ocean.
Centro de Artes e de Ciências do Mar
- heritage
Rua do Castelo
9930-138, Lajes do Pico
Center installed in the former SIBIL whale factory, which was dedicated to transforming large cetaceans into oils and flour. You can see various manufacturing equipment and an exhibition on the biology and ecology of large cetaceans. It also has a bar, a shop and an outdoor leisure space.
Lagoa Rosada
- beach
- country
Ribeiras
9930, Lajes do Pico
Lagoon of great natural beauty, located in a crater resulting from a slag cone explosion. Surrounded by a verdant blanket, due to the humidity of the area, it presents a calm and relaxing environment.
Lagoa do Paúl
- beach
- country
Lajes do Pico
9930-173, Lajes do Pico
Small lagoon located at approximately 800 meters above sea level, integrated into the area covered by the Caveiro Partial Natural Forest Reserve. Together with the Caiado, Rosado and Ilhéu lakes, it forms an interesting set of natural monuments.
Miradouro de Santa Maria da Serra
- country
- leisure
Talhadas
3740, Sever do Vouga
Pleasant place from where you can see the coast of Aveiro.
Serra do Arestal
- country
Serra do Arestal
3740, Dornelas
Mountain with approximately 830 meters of altitude, extending across the municipality of Sever do Vouga and Vale de Cambra. It is part of the Gralheira Massif, together with Serra da Freita and Serra da Alhada.
Rio Alfusqueiro
- beach
- country
Rio Alfusqueiro
3740, Cortês
Small/medium-sized watercourse, which originates in the Serra do Caramulo, passing through Cambra, Campia, Destriz and Préstimo. It is a tributary of the Águeda River.
Praia Fluvial do Cortez
- beach
Talhadas
3740, Talhadas
River beach with white sand banks and many trees offering shade. The river runs in a bed of pebbles, being interrupted by some sand spits.