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Serra de Alvelos

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Sorvel Cimeiro
6100, Sertã

Sertã

A hill that is also known as Cabeço da Rainha. It belongs to the Old Massif, in the Beira Baixa region, between Sertã and Oleiros, in an area of woods and pine woods. It measures 20 km and reaches its peak (1084 metres) at Troviscal.

Serra da Nogueira

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Serra da Nogueira
5300, Bragança

Bragança

Located to the southwest of Bragançaand belonging to the Ancient Massif of Trás-os-Montes, this is a branch of the Montesinho mountain. It is 12.5 km long and 10 km wide and has its highest pont at 1319 metres. On the top, we find the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Serra, a privileged belvedere. On its slopes several small rivers are born that have several fish species such as the common trout, the barbel and the eel among others. The fauna is impressively diverse and one should note the presence of wolves, foxes, boars, wild cats several birds and amphibuous. …

Serra do Buçaco

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Serra do Buçaco
3360, Sazes do Lorvão

Penacova

The Cruz Alta (High Cross), at an altitude of 547 metres, is the highest pont of the Buçaco Mountain. The landscape is amazing, with views from the Boa Viagem Hill, at Figueira da Foz, to the Aveiro tidal stream. At this spot, surrounded by 5750 metres long and thre metres tall walls, one finds the Buçaco Woods.

Rio Zêzere

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Bouçã
3260-503, Bouçã

Figueiró dos Vinhos

It is the second largest exclusively Portuguese river, after the Mondego, and originates in Serra da Estrela.

Serra de Grândola

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Serra de Grândola
7570, Grândola

Grândola

The Mountain belongs to the Old Massif to the South of the Tejo and occupies the regions of Grândola and Santiago do Cacém. It has its highest peak at the Cume da Atalaia whre one can find the imposing ruins of the Church of Our Lady of Livramento. From the mountain one can view the ocean and the planes of the Alentejo region. It is 20 km long.

Serra de Mogadouro

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Mogadouro
5200, Mogadouro

Mogadouro

Belonging to the Ancient Massif of Trás-os-Montes, this mountain is located in the extreme northwest of the national territory, between the Douro River and the Sabor River, rising to around 993 meters. The forest landscape has a predominance of pine and chestnut trees, interspersed with some cultivated spaces. The excellent viewpoints stand out: Pico de São Cristóvão and Alto da Castanheira.

Miradouro da Serra de Santa Bárbara

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Santa Bárbara
9700-471, Angra do Heroísmo

Angra do Heroísmo

Site to provide privileged views over the lush slopes of the Serra de Santa Bárbara.

Serra das Meadas

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Serra das Meadas
5100, Lamego

Lamego

The hill overlooks the town of Lamego. The Biological Park, with an area of 50 ha, is located on the Meadas Hill. It has a wild environment with many local plant and animal species. At the distance of 1 km, one finds the Meadas Hill Wind Farm that should be visited. Another obligatory visiting spt is the Meadas Hill belvedere, with imposing views of the granitical Marão Mountain and,way down below, by the Douro river, the town of Peso da Régua.

Serra do Larouco

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Serra do Larouco
5470, Montalegre

Montalegre

Located to the northeast of Montalegre, it belongs to the Old Massif. It measures 10 km and it is the second highest mountain in Portugal, with its peak at an altitude of 1527 metres, at the Fonte da Pipa (Barrel Fountain). From the top, one views the Lima, Tâmega, Cávado and Rabagão valleys, as well as several villages and the small town of Montalegre. Besides the landscapes, there are also horses and one can do mountain sports, such as hang gliding, paragliding, climbing and walks.

Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Graça

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EM 526
6050, Nisa

Nisa

Belvedere located three kilometres from Nisa which offers a privileged view over the Serra de São Mamede and the Serra da Estrela.

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