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Praia de Ribeira de Lage

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Praia de Ribeira de Lage
9270, Ribeira de Lage

Porto Moniz

Small black sand beach, hidden between rocks and endowed with unique beauty. Also known as Jamaica Beach, due to the existing palm tree plantation. This set is surrounded by lush green mountains that contrast with the blue sea.

Miradouro do Caminho do Pico

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Caminho do Pico
9270, Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz

Viewpoint located at high altitude, on top of a cliff near Porto Moniz. The view comprises landscapes where the sea meets the nearest towns.

Miradouro do Véu da Noiva

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Cova
9270-121, Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz

Viewpoint on the old road that connects São Vicente to Seixal. The viewpoint is called Véu da Noiva (Bride's Veil), due to the proximity of a waterfall, which gushes a strong torrent down the slope. Its foam is reminiscent of a bride's most romantic accessory.

Frente de Mar do Seixal

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Ribeira da Lage
9270, Ribeira da Lage

Porto Moniz

Walk by the sea, in the town of Ribeira da Lage, characterized by steep cliffs.

Forte de São João Batista / Aquário da Madeira

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Rua Forte de São João Batista, 7-A
9270-095, Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz

Replica of the old São João Batista Fort located there, built in 1730, due to the pirate attacks on Porto Moniz. In 1998, the town's Municipal Council acquired the ruins, completely restoring it and giving it its original appearance, in order to house the Madeira Aquarium.

Espaço Multiusos de Porto Moniz

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Rotunda do Ilhéu Mole
9270-095, Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz

Space prepared to host exhibitions of community interest, currently featuring the permanent exhibition Laurissilva – UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Praia de Porto Moniz

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Praia de Porto Moniz
9270, Casais de Baixo

Porto Moniz

Beach next to the natural pools of Porto Moniz, a true highlight of the region. These peculiarly shaped volcanic rock formations create water basins, with a large tourist charisma, where bathing is possible.

Teleférico de Achadas da Cruz

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Caminho do Teleférico
9270-014, Achadas da Cruz

Porto Moniz

Cable car that connects Achadas da Cruz to the beach, with views of Porto Moniz. It is not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo, but it allows a panoramic view of the green slopes and the ocean.

Aquário da Madeira

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Rua do Forte de São João Batista, 12
9270-150, Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz

The Madeira Aquarium is installed in a replica of the São João Baptista Fort and is made up of twelve exhibition tanks, representing the different marine habitats of the archipelago, with different species of fish and the recreation of various environments. The central tank holds 500,000 liters of salt water, an imposing body of water, similar to that of the Lisbon Oceanarium.

Castelo de Guimarães

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Rua Conde Dom Henrique
4800-412, Guimarães

Guimarães

In the 10th century, the Countess Mumadona had a monastery built on her estate. The fact that it was the target of intense Moorish attacks meant that a fortress was built to protect the monks and the Christian community. Thus was born the Castle of Guimarães. After the birth of Condado Portucalense, it became inhabited by Count Dom Henrique and Dona Teresa, who had major works carried out on this monument. Between the 13th and 15th century, several kings contributed to the improvement of the Castle, after which it was abandoned, finding itself very degraded until the 20th century, when …

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