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Serra da Marofa

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Serra da Marofa
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

A mountain range, 977 meters high, ten kilometers long and 7.5 kilometers wide, belonging to the Ancient Massif between the Douro and Tagus rivers. It is located southwest of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, between the Côa River and the Spanish border, and is characterized by a forest of abundant pine and oak trees. At the top, highlights include the Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima, built in 1947, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a replica of the one in France, and the landmark of the place: the imposing Christ the King statue.

Rio Águeda

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Barca de Alva
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

A 130 kilometres long river that borders Spain for twenty kilometres. It starts in Spain, on the Mesas Hill, and has its mouth in the Douro river, near Barca d'Alva.

Barragem de Santa Maria de Aguiar

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Nave Redonda
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

A dam, located on the Aguiar brook, a tributary of the Douro river. Near the dam there is an abbey of Santa Maria de Aguiar. The most common fish species are the carp and the trout and fishing is permitted. One may also windsurf, swim and sail.