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Parque Florestal da Macela

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Parque Florestal da Macela
9560, Lagoa

Lagoa

Forest park that has a viewpoint, a children's playground and a picnic area with benches, tables and grills. It is naturally a space that calls for coexistence with Nature.

Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

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Praia do Vale de Centianes
8400, Lagoa

Lagoa

This route, which stretches over 5.6 kilometers, follows the winding lines of the cliffs located between Praia de Vale Centianes and Praia da Marinha. The route runs along a line of cliffs, interrupted by some lines of water, which flow above sea level, giving rise to "hanging valleys". Along the route, the visitor has the help of almost two dozen information panels, explaining the route and identifying the main points of interest.

Praia da Marinha

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Praia da Marinha
8400, Lagoa

Lagoa

Beach located in a beautiful bay, a little rocky, with a beautiful sandy beach between cliffs. A true cave paradise, its waters are much appreciated by divers, given their emerald green color. Access to the beach is via a staircase with 115 steps.

Praia de Benagil

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Praia de Benagil
8400, Lagoa

Lagoa

At the bottom of a very steep valley is this fishing beach, as you can see by the number of boats parked on the sand and others anchored in the sea. Many are there to take tourists to discover the tunnels and caves that abound in this part of the coast. The beach is short and small and the sea waters are clear and calm, good for swimming.

Parque Municipal do Sítio das Fontes

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Parque Municipal do Sítio das Fontes
8400, Estômbar

Lagoa

A place of rare ecological-environmental beauty, stretched along the left bank of the Arade River. The park occupies an 18-hectare plot of land, where different environments are found: salt marsh, marshland, scrubland, a lagoon, agricultural areas, flats and watercourses. Nearby there are ancient traces of human activities such as water mills. It has a reception building, guard's house, restrooms, open-air amphitheater, picnic area, maintenance route and a pier.

Miradouro do Carvoeiro

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Carvoeiro
8400, Lagoa

Lagoa

In this hermitage you can see Carvoeiro Beach and the nearby cliffs, sculpted by erosion. A privileged place to see the design of the streets in the center of Carvoeiro.

Sand City

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EN125 - Sítio dos Lombos, 252-A
8400-395, Lagoa

Lagoa

It is the Largest Sand Sculpture Park in the World, located in Lagoa. There are more than 120 works of art, sculpted by more than 60 different artists, national and international.

Igreja Matriz de São Tiago de Estombar

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Largo da Igreja
8400-031, Estômbar

Lagoa

A 16th century temple, it underwent significant changes in the 18th century. The "rocaille" facade features two towers and a Manueline portal. It has a precious set of tile panels from the 18th century: the chancel chest (Ascension), tympanum (Resurrection) and chancel (Saint James fighting the Moors, the battle of Lepanto and scenes from the Gospel).

Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Rocha

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Ponta de Nossa Senhora da Rocha
8400-494, Lagoa

Lagoa

Building of remote origins is located in a strait that penetrates the sea. In its construction, this hermitage incorporates stones from previous roman/medieval buildings located nearby. Inside there is a valuable image of the Virgin and Child from the 16th century. This hermitage was once surrounded by a coastal defense fortress that was destroyed by the 1755 earthquake.

Forte de São João do Arade

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Rua Doutor Coelho de Carvalho
8400, Lagoa

Lagoa

It formed, together with the Santa Catarina Fort, the defense of the Arade river estuary. Originally consisting of a watchtower, it was expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. On the initiative of the poet Coelho Carvalho, at the beginning of the 20th century, the residence underwent major adaptation works, which gave it the romantic aspect it presents today.

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