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Lagoa das Patas
- beach
- country
ER5-2A
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Small lagoon located near a stream in the Serra de Santa Bárbara. It is at a very high altitude, which justifies the frequent fog, the calm and the silence. There are often many ducks in these place that walk among the water lilies, which is why it is also known as Lagoa das Patas.
Jardim Duque da Terceira
- country
- leisure
Rua Direita, 130
9700-157, Angra do Heroísmo
Garden founded in 1882, right in the center of Angra do Heroísmo, offering a wide variety of botanical species, lakes and water courses. It is divided into two levels, connected by a slope with paths drawn in lava stone. On the upper level there is a staircase that leads to the Obelisk of Memory. Right at the top, there is a viewpoint that offers a beautiful view over the city.
Jardim Público de Chaves
- country
- leisure
Avenida Dom João I
5400, Chaves
Large and pleasant garden, with lots of shade and several flowered areas, a small bandstand and a playground. It also offers a beautiful view over the River Tâmega and the Roman bridge.
Miradouro do Monte Brasil
- country
- leisure
Caminho Florestal Monte Brasil
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Located in the famous Belvedere Monte Brazil, place of great historical importance, cultural and landscape. Offering beautiful panoramic views over the lush slopes of the region.
Jardim da Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Vila Nova de Gaia
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- leisure
Rua de Angola - Praceta Doutor José Sampaio
4430-014, Vila Nova de Gaia
Although it is close to the city centre, this garden offers some relaxing moments.
Jardim da Mealhada
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- leisure
Largo do Jardim
3050, Mealhada
Located right in the Centre of Mealhada, this pleasant garden is a good starting point to discover the city.
Miradouro do Castelo de São Jorge
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- leisure
Rua da Santa Cruz do Castelo
1100-129, Lisboa
A privileged place to view the city of Lisbon. The views are amazing from wherever one stands on the walls and one may even use the periscope, located in the Tower of Ulysses, so as to view things in more detail. It is open from 10 am to 4.30 pm.
Rio Alva
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- country
Rio Alva
3305, Coja
The Alva is a tributary of the Mondego river. It has its spring on the southwest of the Estrela mountain and flows to the Mondego river, by Porto de Raiva.
Foz do Rio Mondego
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- country
Rio Mondego
3090, Figueira da Foz
The longest river that rises and flows into the national territory (232 km) meets the sea in the city of Figueira da Foz, a fishing port and also a place for beaches, casino and tourism. The final section of the Mondego River runs between rice paddies, to finally meet the Atlantic Ocean. The river is "defended" on the right bank by the Santa Catarina Fort.
Jardim do Campo Grande
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- leisure
Campo Grande
1600, Lisboa
Former place of seclusion and manors with trees planted in the XIX century, in the reign of Dona Maria. The present set, with lakes and sets of palm trees is from 1950 by Keil do Amaral. It has about one km of extension with various statues, sports equipments, playground, picnic area and a lake where you may rent small rowing boats.