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Cascata do Rio Arado
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Ermida
4845, Vilar da Veiga
Located about twenty kilometers from Terras de Bouro, in the southernmost area of the Serra do Gerês mountain range, the Arado Waterfall is part of a beautiful collection of waterfalls and numerous streams that dot the Peneda-Gerês National Park. It differs from many others due to the cascading water in consecutive steps. It is accessible by road (Nogueira/Portela do Vade) which is about seven kilometers from the waterfall.
Cascata de São Miguel - Portela do Homem
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Campo do Gerês
4840, Gerês
As the name suggests, this waterfall is located near Portela do Homem, in the parish of Campo do Gerês. It is a place of great natural beauty and is very popular in the summer for its crystal-clear waters.
Cascata do Tahiti - Fecha das Barjas
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Vilar da Veiga
4845, Vilar da Veiga
The Fecha de Barjas Waterfall, better known as Tahiti Waterfall, is located in Vilar da Veiga and its waters originate from the Arado River. Access is not easy, only possible via somewhat winding footpaths, but it is worth it for the natural beauty of the place.
Barragem de Penide
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Barragem de Penide
4750, Penide
A gravity-type dam located on the Cuiabá River. Near Manhente, the river spreads out into the vast sandy area of Penide, surrounded by a pine forest. Fishing is permitted.
Estância Termal do Eirôgo
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EM 542
4750, Eirôgo
This is the only spa in the municipality of Barcelos and although it no longer has as many visitors as it used to, it continues to be sought after for its medicinal waters for the treatment of skin, respiratory, rheumatic, and musculoskeletal diseases.
Lagoa de Valado de Frades
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Lagoa de Valado de Frades
2450, Valado dos Frades
A small lagoon nestled in the dense pine forest of Leiria, near the village of Valado dos Frades. A little-known refuge where you can cool off in complete tranquility.
Barragem do Sabugal
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Amiais
6320, Sabugal
Also known as the Nossa Senhora da Graça Dam, this concrete dam was inaugurated in 2000. It is located in the village of Santo António, on the Coa River.
Termas do Cró
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Parque Termal do Cró - EN324, km 123
6324-011, Rapoula do Côa
Located between the parishes of Rapoula do Côa and Seixo do Côa, the medicinal waters of the Cró Thermal Baths were possibly already used by the Romans, although the oldest reference dates back to 1726. In 1935, the spa was built and operated for several decades, after which it was abandoned. The site was acquired by the municipality in 1980, which now operates the renovated facilities.
Rio Águeda
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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.
Lagoa da Pateira de Fermentelos
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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.