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Miradouro da Ponta da Vigia
- country
- leisure
Rua A-ver-o-Mar
2560, Torres Vedras
Beautiful place to enjoy and take pictures of the Atlantic Ocean. A calm and relaxing corner, perfect for a romantic walk.
Parque do Choupal
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- leisure
EN8
2560, Torres Vedras
Park with century-old trees, plane trees and swings. Inside, there is a bandstand and a kennel. Nice place for picnics or just for a walk.
Miradouro da Frecha da Mizarela
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- leisure
Mizarela
4540, Arouca
A belvedere by the famous waterfalls that are over 60 metres high, with views of the surrounding hills.
Lagoa Comprida
- beach
- country
EN339
6270-277, Seia
A lagoon with a length of 2500 metres and a width of 130 metres, located in the Estrela Mountain Natural Park, near the Escura, Seca and Redonda lagoons. The mountain scenery stands out for being covered with grass, due to the abundant rainfall. Huge granite blocks are also visible.
Lapa dos Dinheiros
- country
- heritage
Lapa dos Dinheiros
6270-651, Seia
A village with rather typical rural houses, where stones are used on the walls. The mother church and the chapel of Our Lady of Amparo stand out. A special note to the famous "queijo da serra" (Estrela mountain cheese).
Poço da Broca
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- country
Barriosa
6285-059, Vide
One of the five existing waterfalls in the Loriga and Alvôco brooks, all sharing the same name. A space of great natural beauty, ideal for swimming in the hottest days.
Jardim da Quinta da Subserra
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- leisure
Largo 1° de Maio - Quinta da Subserra
2600, Vila Franca de Xira
The garden belongs to a 19th century farm, where the nobility used to gather, the royal family included. The set includes the building, the grotto, the tank, the pigeon houses and the garden that stands out for its busts and for the tiles.
Jardim da Carreira
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- leisure
Rua do Calvário
5000, Vila Real
A garden built in 1871, with shades of centenary trees, that offer pleasant leisure moments. In the centre, there is a statue of the writer Camilo Castelo Branco and, at the bottom, a fountain. This space has a fantastic view of a part of the city.
Cascata de Galegos da Serra
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- country
Galegos da Serra
5000, Galegos da Serra
In the Natural Park of Alvão, about 5 kilometres away from the centre of Vila Real, the 20 metres tall Galegos da Serra waterfall shows itself majestic. Due to the intense fracturation one can clearly view deep alterations in the granite. The mill of Ribeira de Arnal (road Agarez/Galegos da Serra) completes this unique watercolour of Trás-os-Montes.
Parque Florestal de Vila Real
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- leisure
Avenida 1º de Maio
5000, Vila Real
Created in the 60s, it has about 38 thousand square metres. Totally surrounded by a wall, it is limited by houses, by the river, by the school and by the Park's dependencies. It belongs to the Direcção Regional de Agricultura de Trás-os-Montes (Trás-os-Montes Regional Direction of Agriculture). It is an excellent place to visit with family and friends. There are spaces where one can jog, play, picnic, enjoy the shade of wonderful trees, fish and even dive in the river.