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Pelourinho de Carvalho
- heritage
Largo da Fonte
3360, Carvalho
Pillory with a probable construction date of 1514, the year in which D. Manuel granted the town's charter. With an octagonal shaft and topped by a capital with a pyramid-shaped finish, it is decorated with a cross and heraldic symbols on two of its faces. The rest features the Cross of Christ.
Mosteiro de Santa Maria do Lorvão
- heritage
Rua Evaristo Lopes Guimarães
3360-106, Penacova
Although the first buildings date back to the 9th century, the remains that are visible today belong to buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The majestic Johannine-style church of Mafra and the Mannerist cloister are a special highlight of the monastery. Also, noteworthy are the tombs of Santa Teresa and Santa Sancha, the imposing baroque chair, the neoclassical organs and their grille, the paintings by Pasquale Parente and the stone and gilded altarpieces.
Miradouro do Barranco do Demo
- country
- leisure
Rua Manuel Rodrigues Mitelo
8550, Monchique
Viewpoint in Alferce that affords a beautiful view over the mountain range.
Cabeça do Velho
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EN232
6290, Gouveia
Granite rock located at about 1500 meters of altitude, known for resembling a head in profile.
Farol de Ponta da Garça
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Canada do Cinzeiro
9680, Ponta Garça
Simple lighthouse, built in red iron and surrounded by a white wall.
Farol de Leça
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Rua Cel. Helder Ribeiro
4450, Leça da Palmeira
The Boa Nova Lighthouse began to function in 1926 and until 1962 it housed the School of Lighthouse keepers. It is the second largest lighthouse in the country, with a tower 46 meters high. Between 2003 and 2004, the Lighthouses Directorate carried out improvement works, such as the construction of a museum center and the conversion of accommodation.
Muralhas do Forte de Vila Franca do Campo
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Rua do Baixio
9680-138, Vila Franca do Campo
The walls of the old Tagarete pier fort, which served as protection against corsair attacks in the 17th and 18th centuries, still remain present today, separating the fishing port from the marina of Vila Franca do Campo.
Parque Natural de Montesinho
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Portelo
5300-544, França
With around 75,000 hectares, it is one of the largest protected natural areas in Portugal and a must-see for anyone arriving in this region where nature has been very generous. The Serra de Montesinho is characterized by its rounded hills and the valleys the Sabor, Maçãs and Baceiro Rivers. The fauna is varied and rich, with emphasis on the presence of wolves, deer, roe deer, nesting birds, amphibians and reptiles. There are signposted walking paths that are a great way to get in touch with the vast biodiversity.
Biblioteca Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo
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Rua Teófilo Braga, 105
9680-115, Vila Franca do Campo
Place dedicated to reading, located in the center of Vila Franca do Campo.
Parque da Cidade de Vila Franca do Campo
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- leisure
Avenida da Liberdade
9680-107, Vila Franca do Campo
Large, lawned and tree-lined space, with garden benches and a small children's playground.