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Cascata de São Miguel - Portela do Homem
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Campo do Gerês
4840, Gerês
Como o nome indica, esta queda de água localiza-se perto da Portela do Homem, na freguesia de Campo do Gerês. É um local de grande beleza natural e muito procurada no verão pelas suas águas cristalinas.
Lagoa Seca
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Lagoa Seca
9960-030, Lajes das Flores
This is one of many existing ponds on the island of Flores. Belong to the set of Seven Lakes that were formed into seven volcanic craters caused by the eruptions that gave rise to the island. The remaining ponds of this set are the White Pond, Long Pond, Black Lagoon, Lagoa da Lomba, the deep and Shallow lagoon Pond.
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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9900, Horta
Viewpoint located just outside the city of Horta, which runs along both sides of the main road, in a completely antagonistic view. On one side you can see Praia do Almoxarife and the rural landscape. On the other, the city of Horta in all its splendor, with the marina and Monte da Guia in the background.
Canhão da Nazaré
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Nazaré
2450-065, Nazaré
The submarine Valley known as Cannon or Cana da Nazaré is the largest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Cutting the continental shelf with a direction of EW, sensibly, extends for more than 170 km in length and reaches a depth of more than 5000 meters in the abyssal plain where this Cannon empties. This spectacular geomorphological, tectonic origin accident related to the failure of Nazareth-Pombal, begins to set around 500 yards from the shore. This underwater Canyon causes large changes in the coastal sedimentary transit level, since this is an authentic Valley sinkhole for sediments …
Vila Nova da Baronia
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Vila Nova da Baronia
7920, Vila Nova da Baronia
The town is very old and there are remains dating back to Roman times, such as the Roman bridge located less than 300 meters from the town. It had its first charter granted by the provincial of the order of Santa Trindade on August 18, 1280. There is no doubt that the settlement of the territory of this parish goes back to times not only prior to the 12th century, but which certainly dates back to pre-Roman times. Vila Nova da Baronia was initially called "Vila Nova de a par de Alvito" and then "Vila Nova de Alvito", changing, in …
Miradouro de São Leonardo da Galafura
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Galafura
5050, Peso da Régua
Between Peso da Régua and Pinhão, get out at Covalinhas to reach the São Leonardo peak and its chapel. This space was an inspiration to the poet Miguel Torga, with its views of the Douro valley. The river, way down below, slowly flows to the mouth. The rugged hillsides and the peaks. The nearest green vineyards disguise the dominant grey.
Parque da Lavandeira
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Rua de Almeida Garrett
4430, Vila Nova de Gaia
Parque da Lavandeira is a large space with several themed gardens, including an aquatic garden, a grass garden, a neo-Gothic greenhouse, a garden with a labyrinth and an oriental garden. A popular place to practice sports, it often organizes outdoor activities, such as yoga or tai-chi classes. It has a children's playground, bar, picnic area and parking.
Parque Aquilino Ribeiro
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Avenida 25 de Abril, 25
3510-118, Viseu
Ancient park, occupied since 1635 by the Capuchin friars, which offers a romantic and peaceful atmosphere, in addition to several botanical rarities. In this park are the Baroque Church of the Third Order of São Francisco and the 17th century chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias. It also has a children's library, a tennis court, a playground and an area for extreme sports.
Miradouro de Cabeço das Cabras
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Madalena
9950-364, Madalena
The Cabeço das Cabras is the final border between the adventurous departing up the mountain and the most fearful who prefer the safety of the road. It is about 1200 meters above sea level, on the western slope of Mount Pico, and highest point on the island is accessible by car. Here one can observe the entirety of the island of Faial and the immensity of the blue sea.
Tapada Real de Vila Viçosa
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Avenida Duques de Bragança
7160, Vila Viçosa
One of King Carlos' favorite hunting grounds, the Tapada de Vila Viçosa, would come to be managed by the Fundação da Casa de Bragança. In 1981, the General Directorate of Forests bought 269 of the approximately 1200 hectares of the tapada. Many animal species can be seen there, such as the Iberian lynx, the golden eagle, the black stork and the black vulture.