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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.
Trilho dos Currais
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EN 308-1
4845, Termas do Gerês
The Currais trail stretches along an astounding area of natural beauty of the Peneda-Gerês. 10 km long, along three "currais" of the barren fields of Vilar da Veiga: the Curral da Espinheira, the Curral da Carvalha das Éguas and the Curral da Lomba do Vidoeiro. Its difficulty level is of medium to high difficulty.
Queda de Água do Poio
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Queda de Água do Poio
3320, Cabril
On the mountain parish of Cabril, the more than two metres tall waterfall that comes from the Unhais brook (resulting of the encounter of the Estrela and Alforfa brooks) is quite an interesting natural resource but difficult to get to. The landscape includes the Poio reservoir.
Arco Natural de Velas
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Avenida dos Baleeiros
9800-548, Velas
This natural arch in basaltic lava, located in Fajã da Ribeira da Areia, is of a grandeur that arouses curiosity.
Castelo Novo
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Castelo Novo
6230-160, Fundão
Village located at an altitude of about 700 meters, at the foot of the Serra da Gardunha, where traces of occupation in the Roman period are visible. In this locality stand out the medieval castle, in ruins, with the keep, the Manueline pillory, the D. João V fountain, the Igreja Matriz, of Pombaline design, several manor houses and Lagariça. The miniatures in wood and iron, lace and regional embroidery constitute the local handicraft.
Foz do Rio Cabril
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EN304
4880, Mondim de Basto
The Cabril River originates in Serra do Alvão, passing through Adoufe and flowing into the Tâmega River. The best place for swimming is located next to the Medieval Bridge.
Açude das Casas da Ribeira
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Casas da Ribeira
6120, Mação
O açude das Casas da Ribeira é um local paradisíaco, situado na Ribeira de Eiras.
Poço da Gola
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Largo da Feira
3660, Manhouce
Small artificial dam, located near Parade, which receives the pure water that descends from the Serra Amarela, being fed by two waterfalls: the Saxoeira and the collar.
Ribeira de Seda
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Seda
7440, Seda
Ribeira de Seda originates in Serra de São Mamede and crosses the municipalities of Portalegre and Crato, entering Alter do Chão and then flowing into the Maranhão dam, in Avis.
Trilho Pedestre Lomba da Fazenda - Pico da Vara (PR8)
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EM 1035
9630, Lomba da Fazenda
This pedestrian path begins in Lomba da Cruz, parish of Lomba da Fazenda and ends at the highest point of the island, the Pico da Vara. Has an extension of about eight kilometres (five miles) and lasts around five hours.