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Rocha dos Bordões
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ER1-2
9960-630, Lajes das Flores
Rocha dos Bordões is a curious geological phenomenon that presents impressive vertical striations on the basalt wall. Through the rock, several watercourses pass that end in a waterfall. Very close by, we find the so-called Águas Quentes, small boilers boiling with sulfurous water.
Pista de Cicloturismo de Fafe
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Fafe
4820, Fafe
On this track, which results from the transformation of an old railway line between Fafe and Guimarães, it is possible to walk, run, skate and cycle. The 14 kilometers of track offer pleasant landscapes and fresh air, in full contact with Nature. Traffic is prohibited for vehicles with motors.
Trilho do Vento
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Subestação do Parque Eólico das Terras Altas de Fafe
4820, Fafe
Trilho do Vento is a short walking route that starts and ends at the Terras Altas de Fafe Wind Farm substation, in Lagoa, in Fafe. It was created with the aim of improving knowledge about wind energy. Along its 14 kilometers, the entire process of creating wind energy is explained, from the formation of wind to its use to generate electricity. The route also serves to promote emblematic places and local historical heritage.
Zona Florestal da Serra da Lousã
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Serra da Lousã
3330, Góis
The Lousã mountain range, whose highest point is Trevim (at 1204 meters), is one of the highest points in central Portugal and occupies around a third of the municipality's area. The forest that covers this mountain range, made up mainly of maritime pine, also has several indigenous species, including oak and chestnut and exotic species such as cherry and walnut.
Reserva Natural do Cavalo do Sorraia
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Alpiarça
2090, Alpiarça
Vast natural reserve, whose main attraction is the Sorraia horses. The space privileges contact with Nature. It has lakes, where water birds can be seen, woods, a garden center and falconry.
Serra de Alvaiázere
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Alvaiázere
3250, Alvaiázere
Limestone mountain with an altitude of 618 meters and a wide variety of fauna and flora. It belongs to the Sicó Massif, being the highest mountain range in this group. It is integrated into the Natura 2000 Network.
Trilho Pedestre de Ribeira Chã (PRC19)
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Avenida Engenheiro Eduardo Arantes de Oliveira
9560-550, Ribeira Chã
Pedestrian trail with a length of around eight kilometers, along which you will pass through beautiful green fields and some small waterfalls. The trail runs along Rua de São José, with Ribeira das Barrelas on your right. This path presents several views over the south coast of São Miguel Island and, on days with good visibility, you can even see Santa Maria Island.
Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos
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Praia do Vale de Centianes
8400, Lagoa
This route, which stretches over 5.6 kilometers, follows the winding lines of the cliffs located between Praia de Vale Centianes and Praia da Marinha. The route runs along a line of cliffs, interrupted by some lines of water, which flow above sea level, giving rise to "hanging valleys". Along the route, the visitor has the help of almost two dozen information panels, explaining the route and identifying the main points of interest.
Parque Municipal do Sítio das Fontes
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Parque Municipal do Sítio das Fontes
8400, Estômbar
A place of rare ecological-environmental beauty, stretched along the left bank of the Arade River. The park occupies an 18-hectare plot of land, where different environments are found: salt marsh, marshland, scrubland, a lagoon, agricultural areas, flats and watercourses. Nearby there are ancient traces of human activities such as water mills. It has a reception building, guard's house, restrooms, open-air amphitheater, picnic area, maintenance route and a pier.
Ponta de São Lourenço
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ER109
9200, Machico
Ponta de São Lourenço is a peninsula classified as a Partial Natural Reserve, and the islet of Desembarcadouro as an Integral Natural Reserve, both integrated into the Madeira Natural Park and on the list of Sites of Community Interest in the Natura 2000 Network. It consists of some volcanic hills of recent origin and steep and very high rocky cliffs that fall steeply into the sea, featuring some caves and pebble coves. Along the coast there are two main islets: Desembarcadouro and Farol. There are some endemic plants and protected animal species such as the sea lion.