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Marginal do Porto de Recreio da Calheta
- heritage
Porto de Recreio da Calheta
9370, Calheta
A spacious and pleasant area with a beautiful garden, excellent restaurants, and lively bars. It's an ideal place for strolling, offering beautiful ocean views.
Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar (PR19)
- country
Caminho Lombo da Rocha
9370, Prazeres
A hiking trail of approximately 1.8 kilometers, starting in Prazeres and ending in Paul do Mar. The descent follows the coast, supported by agricultural stone walls, offering magnificent panoramic views.
Percurso Pedestre da Levada das 25 Fontes (PR6)
- country
Rabaçal
9370, Rabaçal
A 5-kilometer walking trail, which takes 3 to 4 hours, follows Levada do Risco, at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, passing the magnificent Lagoa das 25 Fontes.
Quinta Pedagógica dos Prazeres
- leisure
Rua da Igreja, 3
9370-626, Prazeres
This is a playful and recreational space, with facilities designed by the Lisbon Zoo. This farm is a multifunctional space comprised of four areas: a cultivation area (focusing on alternative crops), a processing area (jams, cakes, and medicinal herbs), an exhibition area (domestic animals from around the world), and a tearoom (teas made from plants grown on the farm).
Núcleo de Palheiras das Cimalhinhas
- heritage
Cabanas de Viriato
3430, Cabanas de Viriato
The Cimalhinhas Palheiras Nucleus is part of the Cimalhinhas Heritage Trail. The Cimalhinhas Heritage Trail, in Carregal do Sal, is a local project to safeguard, enhance, and transform archaeological heritage into a museum, aiming to preserve and recover evidence of the past. It consists of a cluster of rough-hewn stone buildings covered with wood and corrugated tiles, which were used to store tools, herd animals, or store straw in post-medieval times.
Cabanas de Viriato
- country
- heritage
Cabanas de Viriato
3430, Cabanas de Viriato
According to legend, it was the birthplace of Viriato, the famous Portuguese leader. It is also the birthplace of Aristides Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul in Bordeaux, who saved thousands of Jews during World War II. Remains of importante houses can be seen here. Also, noteworthy are the main church, the chapel of Our Lady of Amparo, Christ the King, the Great Hall of the Theater, the halls of the Philharmonic Society, and the House of Aristides Sousa Mendes. Wrought iron and woodcarvings constitute the region's craftsmanship.
Jardim de Cristo Rei
- country
- leisure
Avenida do Cristo Rei
3430, Carregal do Sal
Garden with a small lawn, medium-sized trees and benches.
Miradouro da Cadina
- country
- leisure
Rua de Cadina
3430, Carregal Do Sal
Viewpoint with magnificent views over Beijós.
Praia Fluvial de Pé Rodrigo
- beach
Oliveira do Conde
3430, Oliveira do Conde
A river beach with a grassy area and large trees, easily accessible; just follow the signs for the EN234.
Praia Fluvial de Papízios
- beach
Papízios
3430, Papízios
Access is somewhat difficult, as you'll have to travel a winding path to get there, but the place's sheer beauty is worth the effort.