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Serra da Estrela
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Penhas da Saúde
6215, Unhais da Serra
It belongs to the Natural Park of the Estrela Mountain and it is the highest massif in the country, with a maximum altitude of 1991 metres in the Torre (Tower). This is where the Mondego, Zêzere and Alva rivers start. It is mostly composed of granite, even though there is also also schist. A special note to the rocks, the cliffs, the colourful woods, the altitude pastures, lakes, natural lagoons (vestiges of the glaciers) and more. The vestiges of the human presence may be seen in the castros and menhirs. The Natural Park of the Estrela Mountain has a network …
Percurso Pedestre dos Caminhos Verdes (PR2)
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Vila Fria
4610, Vila Fria
A well signaled trail that starts at the Felgueiras Camping. A 3.7 km walk in a maximum of two hours. The trail is accessible and passes by the Portas House and by Roman Paths, among other monuments of public interest.
Percurso Pedestre dos Caminhos Medievais (PR1)
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Vila Fria
4610, Vila Fria
Travel through nature, through medieval paths, always with the necessary directions and historical notes. The walk has a length of 6.2 km, which means 2-3 hours walking. It is possible to pass by the Pombeiro Monastery, by the Vila Fria Bridge, among other points of public interest.
Pico Ana Ferreira
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Pico Ana Ferreira
9400, Ponta do Cabeço
This is a set of prysmatic columns with irregular shapes, popularly known as the "Piano". This is where one can find the Pedreira belvedere, from where one can view the Fora islets and the Facho and Castelo peaks.
Grutas da Moeda
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Largo das Grutas da Moeda
2495-028, São Mamede
These caves were discovered in 1971 and have a configuration of the gallery/room/well type. There are lovely rooms and galleries filled with calcareous formations, while the area that may be visited is of 350 metres and the depth of 45 metres. There is a subterranean bar in an adjacent cave, that of Cova da Moura, with an illuminated grotto that is about 50 metres long.
Percurso Pedestre Pia do Urso
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Rua da Figueirinha
2495, Moita do Martinho
A pedestrian walk that passes by the recovered villageof Pia do Urso, a plac full of history with its typical mountain houses. The Ecoparque Sensorial (Sensorial Ecopark), meant for blind users, is located here.
Serra da Marofa
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Serra da Marofa
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
A hill that 977 metres high, tem kilometres long and 7.5 kilometres wide and belongs to the Old Massif of Entre Douro e Tejo (Between Douro and Tagus). It is located to the southwest of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, between the Côa river and the Spanish border and it is surrounded by pine woods and oak trees. On the top, a special note to the chapel of Our Lady of Fátima, built in 1947, to the cave of Our Lady of Lurdes, a replica of the one in France, and to the local bookplate: the imposing Cristo Rei (Christ the …
Teleférico das Fajãs do Cabo Girão
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Estrada de Santa Clara
9300, Câmara de Lobos
Rope-way teleferic opened in 2003, allowing the access to the fajãs (flat forelands that formed by lava flowing into the ocean and landslides and collapsing cliffs) at the Cabo Girão. It offers a lovely panoramic view.
Ciclovia de Almeirim
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Almeirim
2080, Almeirim
The bike lane of Almeirim is a via for touring cyclists and all those who are interested in the site. A good way to get to know the region more healthy!
Zona de Lazer de São Lázaro
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Rua de São Lazaro
4445, Alfena
A small park with lawns and trees by the river, where barbecues take place.