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Rota da Cal
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Sítio de Lameiros
9240-211, São Vicente
A route where one gets to know the lime extraction that was part of the life in São Vicente during many years, the only place in São Vicente where there is limestone. Thus, an activity that took place until the middle of the seventies is re-created.
Floresta Laurissilva
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ER101
9240-025, Boa Ventura
A forest that dates back to the Tertiary and that used to spread along vast regions of the European continent. Currently it is only found in some North Atlantic archipelagos, namely in Madeira with the largest woods of this kind still to be found in the world. It is both important due to its diversity of flora and fauna species and to the fact that it is well preserved. The UNESCO classified it as Mankind's Heritage in 1999.
Pico dos Sete Pés
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Pico dos Sete Pés
9970-275, Santa Cruz das Flores
This elevation reaches its highest point at 849 meters of altitude. Offers the best views on the island.
Zona de Protecção Especial da Costa Nordeste
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ER1-2
9970, Santa Cruz das Flores
Area of great natural beauty, a small green paradise. Its fauna and flora deserve a watchful eye, as well as the numerous islets and tips that surround it.
Baía da Alagoa
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ER1-2
9970-031, Santa Cruz das Flores
Serene Bay waters, teeming with islets and shoals. A little haven of tranquility and serenity.
Reserva Florestal Natural Parcial do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé
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ER1-2
9970-275, Santa Cruz das Flores
These are two of the forest areas of the island of Flores is classified as a nature reserve. A heavenly space with a great diversity of fauna and flora.
Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Bioria - Percurso de Salreu
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Antigo Porto do Salreu
3865, Salreu
Bioria, part of the Ria de Aveiro, is an area with a huge diversity of habitats that host a varied fauna and flora community. To protect this Natural Heritage, trails are being implemented along the seashores and the Salreu Tidal Creeks. The first is the Salreu Route, where you can admire the marshes and cultivated land, such as rice fields. The route is 8.5 km long and can be visited on foot or by bicycle, following the information signs.
Ribeira de Noura
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Noura
5090, Noura
The Ribeira de Noura and Curros River flow into the Tinhela River – which flows into the Tua River.
Fórnea
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Fórnea
2480, Alcaria
Many trails lead to this place, with a geological phenomenon that results in a natural amphitheatre. Inside the Fórnea there is the Cova da Velha, a cavity with a spring that flows down to the Fórnea Brook.
Grutas de Santo António
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Rua das Grutas
2480-034, Alvados
Discovered in 1955, they are part of a set of caves that exist in the Minde hill. They are configured like a gallery/room and they have a natural chimney. They are filled with stalactites and stalagmites, the largest room has 6000 m2 and they may be visited.