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Piscina Municipal de Águeda
- leisure
Rua Engenheiro José Bastos Xavier
3750-144, Águeda
Owned by the Águeda City Council, consists of two indoor swimming pools and one outdoor swimming pool. It also has a hot tub and a sauna.
Rio Águeda
- beach
- country
Fermentelos
3750, Águeda
A river approximately 130 kilometers long, serving as a border between Portugal and Spain for twenty kilometers. It originates in Spain, in the Serra das Mesas mountain range, and flows into the Douro River near Barca D'Alva.
Praia Fluvial do Alfusqueiro
- beach
Préstimo
3750-689, Águeda
River beach located next to the bridge over the Alfusqueiro River. In several areas, the river forms stretches of sand. The banks have many trees offering shade.
Praia Fluvial da Redonda
- beach
EN336, 912
3750-378, Redonda
Small river beach with pebble sand and surrounded by vegetation. It is located on the banks of the Águeda River.
Lagoa da Pateira de Fermentelos
- beach
- country
Fermentelos
3750, Águeda
A large lagoon, fed by the waters of the Cértima River and located in the Águeda Valley, also known as Requeixo Lagoon. It is a vast and shallow area with abundant aquatic vegetation, notably bulrush, mainly used in basketry. Among the fish species found here are eel, barbel, and carp.
Estação Arqueológica de Cabeço do Vouga
- heritage
Sitio da Mina
3750-551, Águeda
This is a fortified enclosure, named Castelium Marnelis, located next to the Vouga River, on Mile LXXIV of the Roman Itinerary XVI between Braga and Lisbon. Archaeological excavations have uncovered fragmented sections of the wall and four semicircular buildings. Due to the dimensions of the wall, its foundations are visible to the naked eye.
Parque Municipal da Alta Vila
- country
- leisure
Rua Dona Maria Aguiar Seabra Cruz
3750-161, Águeda
This park is the city's most important leisure space, covering an area of approximately 31,400 m2. It is a densely wooded and landscaped area, featuring a hunting lodge, dovecote, chapel, greenhouse, mini-zoo, tennis court, and an artificial lake.
Parque Fluvial do Souto do Rio
- country
Borralha
3750, Borralha
A large, heavily wooded park situated on the riverbank. It is equipped with picnic tables and benches and features a pleasant river beach.
Escadas do Adro
- heritage
Viela dos Padres
3750-178, Águeda
A staircase paved with Portuguese cobblestones where one can see several tile panels depicting the Stations of the Cross.
Praia Fluvial de Vau
- beach
Canelas
4540, Canelas
Located within the protected area of the Arouca Geopark, the Vau river beach is one of the most appealing areas to enjoy the beauty of the Paiva River. It's a paradisiacal spot ideal for water sports and adventure activities.