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Panorâmica do Rio Douro vista do Passeio das Virtudes
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Passeio das Virtudes
4050, Porto
The Passeio das Virtudes is leaning over the Calçada das Virtudes, which ends at the Virtudes Fountain. Being a balcony over Miragaia, it offers a beautiful view of the landscape spreading out from the river till its mouth. Here you will find the Cooperativa Árvore head-office, which is the stage for several cultural activities.
Paisagens de Cerva
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Cerva
4870, Cerva
A walk along Cerva is much more than just viewing the small town that was once the parishe's siege (charter from 1514). The river beach and the entire surrounding area are fit for walks along this region's blessed nature trails.
Ciclovia de São Brás de Alportel
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Circular Norte - Troço B
8150, São Brás de Alportel
A space reserved for motorcicles. It is possible to take peaceful walks or practise sports.
Caminhos e Encruzilhadas de ir à Fonte (PR1)
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Mesquita
8150, São Brás de Alportel
Walking tour with 9 Km, when one can enjoy the fresh, natural beauty of this site. Along the way is the Geoponto da Mesquita (mosque) that you must visit.
Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal
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ER 228
9350, Ribeira Brava
Footway beginning next to the ER 110, giving access to the Bica da Cana, Casa do Caramujo and Folhadal areas and ending at the ER 228. It goes through areas of great natural beauty, with lots of waterfalls and tunnels.
Caminho do Pico das Pedras
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Parque das Queimadas
9230, Queimadas
A pedestrian walk surrounded by a large number of arboreal species. You have about 4, 5 km of absolute contact with nature, where you may observe the beauty of the Laurissilva forest.
Área de Lazer de Penamacor
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Penamacor
6090, Penamacor
Ample space where you can stroll in full contact with nature.
Serra dos Louções
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Hortas de Baixo
7340, Hortas de Baixo
The Louções Hill belongs to the Natural Park of the Sâo Mamede Hill. It has pre-historic sites with cave paintings, such as the Gruta da Igreja dos Mouros (Cave of the Moors' Church).
Serra dos Candeeiros
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Casais Monizes
2040, Alcobertas
Located between the Sicó and Montejunto mountains, it measures 22 kilometres. It belongs to the Natural Park of the Aire and Candeeiros Hills and it is formed by limestone that dates back to the medium Jurassic and the superior Jurassic. It is the most important calcareous massif in Portugal. The rare and spaced out vegetation speaks of its calcareous nature. The tectonic phenomena, throughout the ages, created caves and springs. The Natural Park includes a set of rare formations of great beauty, such as grottos, poljes, cliffs, limestone pavements and more. Do not miss a visit to the Arrimal lagoons, …
Serra do Larouco
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Serra do Larouco
5470, 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.