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Natural Resources in Mondim de Basto

Monte de Nossa Senhora da Graça

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Rua da Senhora da Graça
4880, Vilar de Ferreiros

Mondim de Basto

Monte da Senhora da Graça is distinguished from other elevations of the Alvão/Marão mountain set by its steepness (known for the famous finishes of the Volta a Portugal by Bicycle) and because it is an elevation isolated from the others, clearly visible from the center of Mondim of Basto. It has great views from 940 meters above sea level, a sanctuary and a restaurant.

Foz do Rio Cabril

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EN304
4880, Mondim de Basto

Mondim de Basto

The Cabril River originates in Serra do Alvão, passing through Adoufe and flowing into the Tâmega River. The best place for swimming is located next to the Medieval Bridge.

Queda de Água de Bilhó

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EN312-1 - Cavernelhe
4880-082, Bilhó

Mondim de Basto

On the road that connects Bilhó to Cavernelhe, roughly halfway along the route, you will find this beautiful waterfall in a verdant environment, where the waters of the Cabrão River go down on a gentle slope onto a rocky bed. Alternatively, it is also possible to access the back of the waterfall through the village of Pioledo.

Parque Natural do Alvão

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Lugar do Barrio - Sítio do Retiro
4880-164, Mondim de Basto

Mondim de Basto

Bounded to the north by Minhéu and to the south by Padrão de Teixeira, covering a length of 50 km, this park covers the municipalities of Mondim de Basto and Vila Real and the Serras do Alvão and Marão. These are separated by Alto do Velão, 914 meters above sea level. In fact, the Park never drops below 900 meters in altitude, constituting, along with the Serra do Gerês, a scenic barrier between the coast and the interior. On the eastern edge of the Park, at 1339 meters above sea level, stands Alto de Caravelas, the highest point of the …

Fisgas do Ermelo

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Fisgas do Ermelo
4880-133, Ermelo

Mondim de Basto

In a landscape of enormous cliffs, you will find the "Garganta do Rio Olo", a 100 meter high waterfall, integrated into the Alvão Natural Park. Access is via the village of Ermelo. From Alto do Fojo, you can see a beautiful panorama of Fisgas de Ermelo, where the Olo River falls.