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Castro de Alvarelhos

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Rua Sobre-Sá, 382
4745-114, Alvarelhos

Trofa

The hillfort reveals a people who lived there during the Late Bronze Age. Of the finds, found in large numbers, the following stand out: a milestone, from Quinta do Paiço, a monetary treasure of around five thousand denarii and nine pesos in silver, a set of bronze materials, including an umbo of shield and elements belonging to a situla, a small statuette representing a nereid and three epigraphic monuments. The Romanized settlement was strategically located on the Aldeia river valley, through which the Roman Itinerary XVI between Braga and Lisbon passed and at the intersection of other secondary roads.

Complexo Balnear do Calhau de São Jorge

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São Jorge
9230, São Jorge

Santana

Nice bathing complex with a small freshwater lagoon that, in some places, is five meters deep. It also has three swimming pools and a restaurant.

Casas Típicas de Santana

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Rua do Sacristão - Sítio do Serrado
9230-116, Santana

Santana

These houses have a triangular shape and are covered in thatch. Popularly known as little houses of Santana. Originally, these houses were composed of an attic, where agricultural products were stored, and a ground floor, generally a living area, which was divided into two parts. It is believed that these houses are traces of primitive buildings, made of wood and thatch, that were found throughout the island. As there is little hard stone in the region and the climate is cold in winter, this raw material was adopted, also enabling adaptation to the seasons, cool in summer and warm in …

Moinho de Água de São Jorge

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Sítio do Pico, 156
9230-156, São Jorge

Santana

Powered by the waters of Levada do Rei, this recently restored water mill is more than three hundred years old and still grinds wheat, corn, barley and rye just as it was done in the past. It is the last water mill in Madeira and is kept in operation by the miller Lino Albino Mendonça and his wife, the miller Ana Rosa.

Fortim do Faial

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Tojal
9230-067, Faial

Santana

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Faial Fortress recreates a military battery, semicircular in plan, with ten English cannons that were fired during celebrations dedicated to Our Lady of the Nativity. It has a support house where the São Roque do Faial Parish Council exhibition room is located. From this point it is possible to observe a large stretch of the coast and, on clear days, Porto Santo, Serra da Penha d'Águia and the northern part of Ponta de São Lourenço.

Museu do Vinho e da Vinha da Madeira

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EN101 - Sítio da Lagoa
9230-019, Santana

Santana

Opened in 2005, this museum is located in an old restored cellar where relics of viticulture donated by the population are on display. You can observe the wines, mills and instruments used over the decades to produce wine. You also have the possibility to taste and purchase a variety of table and liqueur wines.

Teleférico da Rocha do Navio

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Sítio da Parlatório
9230-105, Santana

Santana

Built in 1997 with the aim of facilitating farmers' access to their banana plantations and vineyards, it soon became a tourist attraction. It is privileged access to Fajã da Rocha do Navio and the Sítio da Rocha do Navio Natural Reserve, providing stunning views.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Torre de Moncorvo

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Rua da Misericórdia, 12
5160-254, Torre de Moncorvo

Torre de Moncorvo

16th century church with a Renaissance portico with two busts, niche and pediment, topped by a bell tower. Also, worth mentioning is the profusely decorated Renaissance pulpit and the national-style Baroque carved altarpieces.

Ponte da Portela sobre o Rio Sabor

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EN102
5160-021, Moncorvo

Torre de Moncorvo

Bridge in granite stonework, dating from the 16th century, featuring a horizontal deck based on seven full arches and carvings of unequal size with a triangular section and stepped steps.

Muralhas do Castelo de Mós

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Quintana das Centieras
5160-152, Moncorvo

Torre de Moncorvo

Of the castle built by King Dinis between the 13th and 14th centuries, only a few small stone walls that surrounded the old town remain. The area where the wall existed is currently occupied by housing.

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