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Belmonte
- country
- heritage
Vila Histórica de Belmonte
6250, Belmonte
The small town of Belmonte is located on a hill, on the east slope of the Estrela Mountain, by the Cova da Beira and the Zêzere River. The romanesque church of Saint Tiago and the castle stand out in its urban medieval set, as well as the Tower "Centum Cellas", of the 1st to 4th centuries AD, built by the romans, and several vestiges of menhirs and castros (a celtic village). The local Jewish community, that still keeps to the old habits, is an interesting feature. The new church has the image that Pedro Álvares Cabral may have taken on …
Percurso Pedestre Rota dos Recantos e Encantos (PR5)
- country
EM544
6150, Proença-a-Nova
This trail begins and ends at the river beach of Alvito da Beira. It is 11.4 km long, takes about 3 hours, and has a medium level of difficulty. The main points of interest on this trail are the village of Alvito da Beira itself, Lameira da Mó, and Cova do Alvito.
Percurso Pedestre da Vereda da Achada do Calhau
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Caminho do Teleférico
9270, Achadas da Cruz
A pedestrian walk that starts at the aerial cableway of Porto Moniz and proceeds for 4.5 kilometres until the Calhau da Achada da Cruz. The walk last about two hours.
Trilho Pedestre da Lomba da Fazenda (PRC31)
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Boca da Ribeira
9630, Lomba da Fazenda
Circular pedestrian route that starts and ends in front of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, in Lomba da Fazenda. It is approximately seven kilometers long and lasts two hours. Along the trail you will pass the Nordeste campsite, the Boca da Ribeira bathing area, the Pelado Endémicas Park and the Morgada Park.
Percurso Pedestre Trilho do Cercal
- country
EN1-5
2550, Cercal
Pedestrian route measuring approximately twelve kilometers and lasting approximately four hours. It is located in the Serra de Montejunto, at the northern end of the Protected Landscape, and extends through the parish of Cercal. It passes through cultivated fields, vineyards and Rocha pear orchards. In the distance, you can still see the Relvo windmills.
Caminho Real da Encumeada
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Estrada da Corrida
9325, Boca da Corrida
Footway with a bout 12 km, stretching from the Boca da Corrida until the Curral das Freiras. It was a former royal way and a trading track and there’s even a record of a grocery along the way.
Miradouro de São Marcos
- country
- leisure
Rua de São Marcos
3465, Campo de Besteiros
A natural belvedere on the São Marcos Hill, with views opf several parishes, namely Tondela, since it is located on one of the hillsides of the Caramulo mountain. One may view the Estrela Mountain and a wide area of forests, namely of pine trees and eucaliptus trees. Closer by there are local chestnut trees and oak trees.
Rota dos Cântaros e Cantos
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Sardoal
2230, Sardoal
This route covers 34 sources spread across five municipalities: Sardoal, Constância, Gavião, Mação and Abrantes. Seven are located in Sardoal: Fonte Chafariz das Três Bicas, Fonte Férrea, Fonte da Pena or Penha, Fonte da Rua do Vale, Fonte Velha, Fonte Nova and Fonte dos Mouros.
Estação da Biodiversidade de Lamas de Olo
- country
EM313, 100
5000, Lamas de Olo
Também conhecida como Estação da Biodiversidade da Tagis, por ter sido desenvolvida em parceria com o TAGIS (Centro de Conservação das Borboletas de Portugal), propõe percursos pedestres curtos e sinalizados, que dão a conhecer a biodiversidade do Parque Natural do Alvão.
Parque de Merendas do Caldeirão
- country
- leisure
Ameixial
8100, Loulé
Pic-nic area in the Serra do Caldeirão (Caldeirão mountain) with tables and stone benches, where one can enjoy good conviviality moments together with beautiful landscapes. It does not have much shade.