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Natural Resources in Chaves

Pedra Bolideira

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Pedra Bolideira
5400, Tronco

Chaves

A huge rock, three metres tall and tem metres wide. Despite its huge size, any child can move it, since it stands on another rock and all it takes is a push to make it swing.

Barragem de Mairos

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Barragem de Mairos
5400, Mairos

Chaves

A dam built in 1995, initially planned simply for irrigation purposes, to which leisure and fishing areas were later added.

Barragem de Arcossó

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Barragem de Arcossó
5400, Santo António de Monforte

Chaves

A dam built in 1999, also known by the name of dam of the Nogueirinhas, located in a place of great natural beauty.

Açude da Veiga

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Açude da Veiga
5400, Vila Verde da Raia

Chaves

A reservoir that belongs to the Tâmega river, located in a quiet place of great natural beauty, used as a river beach by the locals.

Fraga da Pala Maria

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Fraga da Pala Maria
5425, Selhariz

Chaves

Lagoa da Curalha

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Lagoa da Curalha
5400, Curalha

Chaves

A large lagoon, surrounded by green spaces, quite pleasant and of great natural beauty.

Serra de Mairos

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Serra de Mairos
5400, Mairos

Chaves

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.