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Piscinas Municipais de Monforte
- leisure
Rua Professor Doutor João Rosado Correia
7450-158, Monforte
Modern building, offering residents a space to practice swimming and related activities.
Biblioteca Municipal de Monforte
- heritage
Largo José Carlos Malato
7450-129, Monforte
Modern building with all the necessary equipment for reading and leisure.
Ponte Romana sobre a Ribeira de Monforte
- heritage
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7450, Monforte
Roman granite bridge, made up of five full arches and four short and wide jetties downstream and upstream. It was part of the road system that linked Olisipo to Emerita.
Museu de Monforte
- heritage
Largo da Madalena
7450-115, Monforte
Museum hub operating inside the old Madalena church. The exhibition center consists of archaeological pieces relating to the Roman presence in northern Alentejo.
Villa Lusitano-Romana de Torre de Palma
- heritage
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7450, Vaiamonte
It is one of the largest and most important archaeological sites from Roman and medieval times on the Peninsula. From the town of Basilii, the foundations, the walls, floors and structures that were below ground are preserved. Among the finds made in archaeological excavations, the following stand out: the mosaic of horses, the mosaic of muses and an inscription dedicated to Mars.
Castelo da Vila de Monforte
- heritage
Monforte
7450-142, Monforte
Castle located on top of a very strong hill, which gave rise to the name of the village. Currently, only a few remains remain, one of the medieval towers and some sections of the wall. Conquered by King Afonso Henriques in 1139, this town was populated by King Afonso III in 1257. In 1512 King Manuel granted it a new charter. Built by King Dinis in 1309, this castle was built on Roman foundations and had a wall surrounding the entire town.
Porto da Casa
- heritage
Corvo
9980, Corvo
It is the only port on the island used for commercial traffic and the only entrance to the island via sea.
Zona de Proteção Especial da Costa do Caldeirão
- country
Estrada do Caldeirão
9980, Corvo
This protected area has around 777 hectares and a maximum altitude of 720 meters, including most of the island's coastline and its islets, as well as the Caldeirão volcano. It is home to important communities of endemic flora and fauna species, as well as migratory birds.
Morro dos Homens
- country
Estrada do Caldeirão
9980, Corvo
This elevation is part of the central volcano of Corvo Island, being its highest point.
Portinho da Areia / Praia da Areia
- beach
Caminho dos Moinhos
9980, Corvo
It is the only sand beach on Corvo Island, and its sand is formed by small grains of volcanic origin. It is an excellent place for bathing and diving.