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Serra da Padrela
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Serra da Padrela
5450, Vila Pouca de Aguiar
Located to the south of Chaves, between Valpaços and Vila Pouca de Aguiar, this hill belongs to the Old Massif of Trás-os-Montes and has a length of 10 km. From the top one enjoys views of the entire region, with a special note to Oura, Vidago and Vilarinho.
Serra das Talhadas
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Sobral Fernando
6150, Proença-a-Nova
A hill that links the Alentejo to the Beira Baixa, with 27 km and a width of almost 2500 metres. Its hillsides sometimes bypass a steepness of 50%. It crosses Proença-a-Nova, Vila Velha de Rodão and Nisa and it is crossed by the deep valleys of the Tagus and Ocreza rivers. This hill has four geomonuments of the Geoparque Naturtejo and of the Meridional Mesa.
Serra de Alvaiázere
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Alvaiázere
3250, Alvaiázere
Limestone mountain with an altitude of 618 meters and a wide variety of fauna and flora. It belongs to the Sicó Massif, being the highest mountain range in this group. It is integrated into the Natura 2000 Network.
Serra de Arada
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Serra de Arada
3660, Candal
The Arada Hill partly divides the Paiva and Vouga river basins. It starts in Castro Daire and reaches its peak at São Pedro do Sul. It is 20 km long and 15 km wide. It has some villages lost in time, such as Drave.
Serra de Bornes
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Serra de Bornes
5340, Olmos
It belongs to the Old Massif and it is located on the centre-east of the Trás-os-Montes region, between the Tua and Sabor rivers. It is over 12 km long and 5 km wide and reaches its peak at na altitude of 1200 metres, facing the Vilariça valley. The region stands out for its hills, small high plains, deep, carved valley, a few water courses and open valley areas. The flora is composed mostly of chestnut trees, cork oak trees, olive trees, almond trees, cherry trees, orange trees and vineyards. Up until just a few years ago, the wheat was cultivated …
Serra de Mairos
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Serra de Mairos
5400, Mairos
This hill, located on the border of Chaves, between the Mente and the Tamegão rivers, reaches its peak on the Cota de Mairos. In the village of Mairos the Buraco Feio (Ugly Holle) caves and the Câmara do Diabo (Devil's Chamber) are worth a visit.
Serra de Monchique
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Serra de Monchique
8550, Fóia
This mountain range belongs to the Antigo Massif , south of the Tagus and divides the Alentejo from the Algarve. It is located between the Espinhaço de Cão and Caldeirão mountains. It has a maximum altitude of 902 meters (reached in Foia) and measures 30 km in length.
Serra de Monfurado
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Serra de Monfurado
7050, Escoural
It is 17 km long and it is located to the south of Montemor-o-Novo, between the Canha and Alcáçovas Brooks. It has a wide diversity of plants.
Serra de Montesinho
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Serra de Montesinho
5300, Montesinho
It belongs to the Ancient Massif of Trás-os-Montes, located to the North of Bragança, in the border with Spain. Part of the Natural Park of the Montesinho Mountain, this is where it reaches its tallest altitude: 1481 metres.One can take several pedestrian walks, mountain bike or drive a car along the rivers and getting acquainted with fauna and th fora of the region, as well as its typical villages and its archaeological vestiges.
Serra de Portel
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Serra de Portel
7220, Portel
A mountain located on the southern limits of Central Alentejo, a mountainous massif with evergreen trees, namely cork oaks and holm oaks. It has a rich fauna, namely on the birds and predatory mammals level. It reaches its peak at an altitude of 420 metres.