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Parque Icnológico de Penha Garcia

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Penha Garcia
6060, Idanha-a-Nova

Idanha-a-Nova

Here there are some rocky formations with fossils of pre-historic creatures, some of which over 480 million years old. The place belongs to the pedestrian trail "Rota dos Fósseis" (Route of the Fossils).

Barragem de Idanha / Barragem Marechal Carmona

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Idanha-a-Nova
6060, Idanha-a-Nova

Idanha-a-Nova

A dam, located on the Pônsul river, on the Tagus river basin, by a narrow granite gorge, above the Campinas of Idanha-a-Nova. The most common fish species are the small-mouth bass, the barbel, the nase and the carp.

Lago Artificial de Idanha-a-Nova

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Idanha-a-Nova
6060, Idanha-a-Nova

Idanha-a-Nova

A small artificial lake, surrounded by pleasant green areas.

Parque Natural do Tejo Internacional

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Segura
6060-521, Segura

Idanha-a-Nova

A park that includes the municipalities of Castelo Branco and Idanha-a-Nova, with an exceptional natural heritage. The Tagus valleys, its tributaries (Erges, Ponsul and Aravil) and the adjacent plains establish the transition between the Central Mountain Chain and the plains of the Alentejo region. The climate is typically mediterranean and has many farmlands, as well as cork oak trees and holm oaks. The Natural Park of the International Tagus is quite colourful, with a very rich collection of plants and animals.

Gruta da Rua do Castelo

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Monsanto
6060, Idanha-a-Nova

Idanha-a-Nova

Desfiladeiro Quartzítico

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Penha Garcia
6060, Idanha-a-Nova

Idanha-a-Nova

A very large granite cliff, surrounded by a lovely natural landscape.

Gruta da Lapa

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Penha Garcia
6060, Idanha-a-Nova

Idanha-a-Nova

Inselberge Granítico de Monsanto

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Monsanto
6060, Idanha-a-Nova

Idanha-a-Nova

A granite cliff with an altitude of around 800 metres.

Barragem de Penha Garcia

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Idanha-a-Nova
6060, Idanha-a-Nova

Idanha-a-Nova

A cement dam, on the Pônsul river, on the Tagus river basin, 60 metres away from a narrow gorge with quite lovely cliffs. It is not fit for sports.

Barragem da Toulica

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Idanha-a-Nova
6060, Idanha-a-Nova

Idanha-a-Nova

A dam, located on the Toulica brook, a tributary of the Aravil Brook. It is located on the Tagus river basin. Recreational activities are permitted, with certain restrictions.