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Jardim da Boavista
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Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque
4050, Porto
It was once the Feira do Livro (bookseller's fair) and the Festas Sanjoaninas (Saint John’ popular festivities) this garden surrounded by trees is the ex libris of the Boavista area. At the centre rises the “Monumento de Homenagem aos heróis da Guerra Peninsular” (monument in honour of the peninsular war heroes), planned by the sculptor Alves de Sousa and the architect Marques da Silva. It is a huge granite column, 45 meters height, with a peninsular lion slaughtering a Napoleonic eagle on the top. This place is usually called Rotunda da Boavista.
Percurso Pedestre - Marinhas do Sal
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Estrada do Sal
2040, Marinhas do Sal
Navies of Salt are located in the Natural Park of Serra D'aire and Candeeiros and 30 km from the sea. The earliest reference to this natural estate dates from the 12th century and it is believed that the use of rock salt comes from prehistory. Given the ease with which the rainwater penetrates the limestone, the waterways have become underground. Thanks to one of these currents, the water becomes salty when passing by the deposit of rock salt. After removal of the shaft for the hubs and then back to the sink. Then follows to the butchers through the seven …
Percurso Pedestre A História das Paisagens (PR1)
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Proença-a-Nova
6150, Proença-a-Nova
Route with start and end on the Bushes, with 8, 26 km, with a duration of 3:30 h, and a degree of difficulty easy. This course has as its points of interest: the Skydiving Center, the arc of the Bush Dog, tapir and the Brook Valley of Alvito, Cabeço da Anta and the living Science Centre.
Trilho da Vigia da Baleia (PR18)
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Rua Gonçalo Velho
9650-411, Povoação
This route starts in the village and ends at Faial da Terra, with a duration of about three hours. Will the spout from the goats, forests of incenses, conteiras and cater, the viewpoint of the beak of the Goats, a pasture, the Watchman of the whale and the Fajã do Calhau. You can also visit the old harbour of the whale.
Poças Vicente Dias
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Fajã Grande
9850-070, Calheta
Natural pools of clear waters, located next to the parque de campismo da Calheta, just 30 metres from the sea. Offers fantastic panoramic views over the islands of Pico and Faial. In addition to some nice dives, you can practice sport fishing and diving.
Amoreiras 360° Panoramic View
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Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco
1070-113, Lisboa
Located at the Amoreiras Shopping Center, the Amoreiras 360° Panoramic View is one of the highest spots of the city that allows its visitors to enjoy a unique view over Lisbon. From the top, 174 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a panoramic 360 degree view of the Portuguese capital, viewing all of the city's angles, from its hills, houses, the grandeur of the Tagus River, the Castle and many of the Portuguese capital's main monuments, among which we can highlight Estrela Basilica, Cristo Rei (Christ The King), Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries and much more.
Jardim Municipal de Borba
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Rua Florbela Espanca
7150, Borba
Spacious garden with various tree species, benches and playground. One of the ex-libris of Borba is located here, the Fonte das Bicas.
Miradouro Caldeira Ribeiro
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Largo do Miradouro
6100, Sertã
This viewpoint provides a privileged view of Sertã, historic area and river beach. Small reminder to the Pelourinho da Sertã, located in this viewpoint.
Miradouro do Alto da Pena
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Caminho Florestal da Pena
4920, Vila Nova de Cerveira
A belvedere at the Alto da Pena, one of the highest places in the Alto Minho region, with views of the neighbouring parishes, of the Minho river and of Galicia.
Miradouro do Monte da Senhora do Castelo
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Monte da Senhora do Castelo
3670, Vouzela
This belvedere, at the top of the Monte da Senhora do Castelo (Lady of the Castle Hill), has magnificent views of Vouzela and of the neighbouring parishes.