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Miradouro da Frecha da Mizarela
- country
- leisure
Mizarela
4540, Arouca
A belvedere by the famous waterfalls that are over 60 metres high, with views of the surrounding hills.
Lagoa Comprida
- beach
- country
EN339
6270-277, Seia
A lagoon with a length of 2500 metres and a width of 130 metres, located in the Estrela Mountain Natural Park, near the Escura, Seca and Redonda lagoons. The mountain scenery stands out for being covered with grass, due to the abundant rainfall. Huge granite blocks are also visible.
Museu Natural da Electricidade
- heritage
Senhora do Desterro
6270-277, São Romão
Este museu divide-se em vários espaços que edificam um discurso museológico contínuo com especial enfoque na história do Aproveitamento Hidroeléctrico da Serra da Estrela. Este sistema electroprodutor é composto por 6 centrais hidroelétricas em funcionamento e 2 centrais desativadas, construídas entre 1909 e 2003.
Mata do Desterro
- country
Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Desterro
6270-277, Seia
Forest area with about 136 acres, located in the southwest of the Serra da Estrela mountain range, at an altitude between 790 and 1061 meters. Its flora is diverse, predominantly pines-brave, chestnut and birch trees.
Praia Fluvial da Caniça / Lapa dos Dinheiros
- beach
Lapa dos Dinheiros
6270-651, Seia
Little river beach, calm and pleasant, located in Lapa dos Dinheiros, surrounded by verdant slopes and wild waterfalls. It offers a nice snack-bar with terrace.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Desterro
- heritage
Bairro Senhora do Desterro
6270-277, Seia
This is a Baroque Sanctuary composed by an ensemble of ten chapels distributed by Serra da Estrela slope. They show a simple structure with one only space and with façades with pediments torn by the doorways in straight lintels or in low arches. They were built between the 17th and 19th centuries.
Parque Cénico da Cascata do Poço da Broca
- country
Barriosa
6285-059, Vide
A Cascata do Poço da Broca é uma queda de água de grande beleza, localizada na ribeira de Alvôco. Em redor, forma-se uma aprazível praia fluvial.
Museu do Brinquedo
- heritage
Largo de Santa Rita
6270-492, Seia
Located in the Centre of Seia, the Toy Museum was opened in 2002 and features a collection of about 8000 toys of Portugal and in the world, from past to present. The Museum was born with the intention of valuing a period of life that is critical to the overall development of human beings: the childhood. Is aim of this museum space enhancing the playful activity and the right to play, preserving memories, customs and beliefs of ancient times and today. Still plays an important role in the consolidation of cultural ties between Portugal and the world.
Casa Municipal da Cultura de Seia
- art
Avenida Luís Vaz de Camões
6270-484, Seia
Ample space, located in the city centre, consisting of the Cine-Teatro garden, the Congress Hall (Hall of Magnolias), the Municipal Galleries, the Internet space and the youth information Office.
Kartódromo Serra da Estrela
- leisure
EN231, km 38
6270-186, Seia
This space offers clues to go-karts, a disco bar and an area for sports. A great space for leisure, suitable for all ages.