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Barragem de Penide
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Barragem de Penide
4750, Penide
A dam on the Cávado river. Next to Manhente, the river becomes larger on the wide Penide stretch of sand, surrounded by pine woods. Fishing is permitted. The most usual fish species are the small-mouth bass, the nase, the chub and the trout.
Estância Termal do Eirôgo
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EM 542
4750, Eirôgo
This is the only resort in the municipality of Barcelos, and although I don't have as many visitors as in the past, continues to be sought after for its medicinal waters for treatment of skin diseases, respiratory tract, rheumatic and Musculoskeletal. Is open in July, August and September of each year between the 7:30 and the 12:30.
Barragem do Sabugal
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Amiais
6320, Sabugal
Also known as Barragem de Nossa Senhora da Graça (Dam of Our Lady of the Grace), this cement dam was inaugurated in 2000. It is located at the village of Santo António, on the Côa river.
Termas do Cró
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Parque Termal do Cró - EN324, km 123
6324-011, Rapoula do Côa
Located between the parishes of Rapoula COA Valley and the Côa Pebble, the medicinal waters of the baths of the Cro are possibly used by the Romans, although the earliest reference reassemble the 1726. In 1935 the bathhouse was built that worked for several decades, after which it was abandoned. The site was acquired by the municipality in 1980, which now makes the exploitation of renewed facilities.
Lagoa de Valado de Frades
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Lagoa de Valado de Frades
2450, Valado dos Frades
A small lagoon in the dense pine woods of Leiria, by Valado dos Frades. A little known refuge where one may cool down in perfect peace.
Rio Águeda
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Fermentelos
3750, Águeda
River with a length of about 130 miles, serving for twenty miles as border between Portugal and Spain. Born in Spain, in the Serra das Mesas, and empties into the Douro River, near Barca d ´ Alva.
Termas do Vimeiro
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Rua Fonte dos Frades
2560-071, Maceira
Located between the village of Maceira and Praia do Porto Novo, the spa of Fonte dos Frades is part of the spa resort of Vimeiro, in a scenic setting surrounded by magnificent gardens, in the valley of the Alcabrichel River. The water from this source is sodium-magnesian chlorinated, with a total mineralization of 3,200 mg/liter.
Frecha da Mizarela
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Frecha da Mizarela
4540, Mizarela
A well known waterfall that falls, at an altitude of 60 metres, from the top of the Freita Hill. It is located between Vale de Cambra and Arouca.
Lagoa Comprida
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EN339
6270-277, Seia
A lagoon with a length of 2500 metres and a width of 130 metres, located in the Estrela Mountain Natural Park, near the Escura, Seca and Redonda lagoons. The mountain scenery stands out for being covered with grass, due to the abundant rainfall. Huge granite blocks are also visible.
Poço da Broca
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Barriosa
6285-059, Vide
One of the five existing waterfalls in the Loriga and Alvôco brooks, all sharing the same name. A space of great natural beauty, ideal for swimming in the hottest days.