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Tapada Real de Vila Viçosa
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Avenida Duques de Bragança
7160, Vila Viçosa
One of King Carlos' favorite hunting grounds, the Tapada de Vila Viçosa, would come to be managed by the Fundação da Casa de Bragança. In 1981, the General Directorate of Forests bought 269 of the approximately 1200 hectares of the tapada. Many animal species can be seen there, such as the Iberian lynx, the golden eagle, the black stork and the black vulture.
Jardim da Alameda de Santa Quitéria
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Alameda de Santa Quitéria
4610, Felgueiras
The Jardim da Alameda de Santa Quitéria is a green space of large proportions, located on the hill, with views over the municipality. It has some leisure equipment for children.
Miradouro de Santa Quitéria
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Alameda de Santa Quitéria
4610, Felgueiras
Located at the top of Monte de Santa Quitéria, from this viewpoint you can see the city of Felgueiras. It has gardens, playground, a coffee shop and a restaurant.
Miradouro da Senhora da Aparecida
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Pinheiro
4610, Felgueiras
Viewpoint at the top of Monte da Senhora Aparecida, next to the chapel with the same name, which allows a 360 degree view over the entire county and the region in general.
Cascata de Leonte
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Vilar da Veiga
4840, Vilar da Veiga
The parish of Vilar da veiga, right in the Peneda-Gerês Natural Park (on the southernmost sid of the Gerês) is extremely rich in its natural resources (belvederes, rocky formations and waterfalls). Located in Leonte, at an altitude of 872 metres, the waterfall that falls from on high is quite beautiful in winter and in spring.
Parque das Termas
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Rua Engenheiro José Lagrifa Mende
4845, Gerês
Located by the building of the Thermae of Gerês, it is a fine place for relaxing. A very pretty park, with spontaneous vegetation in some places and garden areas. There is a lake with ducks where one can ride a boat. It is open only in the summer and one must pay the entry ticket.
Miradouro da Portela
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ER233
9400-025, Porto Santo
A belvedere with lovely views of the island's beaches, the port and the immense ocean.
Miradouro das Flores
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Estrada Comendador José de Castro Vasconcelos
9400-131, Porto Santo
From this belvedere, one can view almost the entire island. One can also view the Desertas islands and the Madeira island in the distance.
Jardim do Passeio Marítimo de Porto Santo
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Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
9400, Porto Santo
A very pleasant garden with flowers, palm trees and stone benches and tables. It has a lovely ocean view. It has a small children's playground with a cushioned floor and some equipments for the children's amusement.
Miradouro de Boavista
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Boavista
2500, Caldas Da Rainha
Lookout point with views of the sea.