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Cascata do Rio da Escada em Lindoso
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Cascata do Rio da Escada em Lindoso
4980, Serra Amarela
On the Serra Amarela (Yellow Hill), right on the Peneda-Gerês National Park, one finds this waterfall. There are numerous woods and a rich human and natural heritage.
Cascata de Agarez
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Agarez
5000, Agarez
A waterfall that is about 8 metres tall, located in Agarez, in a rural landscape. This village is known for its manual looms of flax pieces.
Cascata da Peneda em Vila Real
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Cascata da Peneda em Vila Real
5000, Junto ao leito do Corgo
The water fall, about 30 metres tall, is seen in Vila Real.
Cascata da Corredoura ou do Alviela
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Cascata da Corredoura ou do Alviela
2000, Olhos de Água
The waterfall is 14 metres high and it is formed by the springs of the Alviela river. On the river there is a milling complex with over twenty mills. The surrounding area has many trees, namely cork oak trees and stone pines.
Barragem do Loureiro
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Barragem do Loureiro
7220, Monte do Trigo
A dam that is thirty metres high and 1175 metres long, equipped with a floodgate and a water connection to the Loureiro/Monte Novo channel. It is the first part of the watering subsystem of the Alqueva river.
Barragem de Picote
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Barrocal do Douro
5225-072, Sendim
Dam of double curvature arch Type Dome, situated in a deep valley nestled between steep banks. Allows for the practice of sports and leisure activities with restrictions.
Barragem de Monte Novo
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Barragem de Monte Novo
7005, São Manços
A dam on the Degebe river, on the Guadiana river basin, surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and harvesting fields. The small-mouth bass, the carp, the perch and the nase are the most abundant fish species.
Barragem de Freigil
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Barragem de Freigil
4660, Resende
A dam on the Cabrum river, on the Douro river basin, surrounded by dense vegetation. Nearby, at Firvada, there is also the reservoir of the Aregos Central.
Barragem de Drizes
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Barragem de Drizes
3660, Drizes
A dam that was built to provide electric power.
Barragem de Burgães
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Barragem de Burgães
3700, Castelo
A dam on the Caima river (Vouga river's basin) used for irrigating. The tree filled banks render the landscape particularly beautiful. Spoirts are allowed, even though under certain conditions.