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Árvore Notável (Eucalipto)
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Árvore Notável (Eucalipto)
2430, Marinha Grande
An eucaliptus tree on the Estrada das Matas (Woods Road), that stands out for being 48 metres high and 46 metres wide.
Cascata de Pincães
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Cabril
5470-011, Cabril
Esta é uma das cascatas mais bonitas do Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês. Para lá chegar, deve seguir o caminho que vem da aldeia por um trilho com cerca de dois quilómetros.
Trilho da Ribeira do Faial da Terra (PR11)
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ER 1-1
9650, Água Retorta
This pedestrian path starts at the Forest Park of Água Retorta and ends at Faial da Terra. Has about 6.5 kilometers long and lasts around an hour and a half. On the road will pass through pastures, an abandoned mill, a century-old bridge, several forests, small streams, a waterfall nail heel, ending after the Faial da Terra.
Jardim do Morro
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Rua Rocha Leão
4400, Vila Nova de Gaia
Located next to the upper deck of the D. Luís bridge, at the foot of Serra do Pilar, Jardim do Morro has an abundant green area, a children's playground, an esplanade and an open-air auditorium, often the stage for shows. There is a viewpoint with a panoramic view of the city of Porto and the Douro River.
Polje de Minde
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Minde
2395, Minde
This phenomenon, rare in Portugal, is found in the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. In this depression, nicknamed Lagoa de Minde, the lake is larger in winter, thanks to underground galleries that overflow with water. It measures approximately four kilometers by 1,800 meters and is about 195 meters deep.
Ilha da Berlenga
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Ilha da Berlenga
2520-644, Peniche
O Arquipélago das Berlengas é um pequeno arquipélago a Noroeste de Peniche e do Cabo Carvoeiro. A Ilha de maiores dimensões é a Ilha Berlenga Grande (ou simplesmente Ilha da Berlenga), mas o arquipélago é formado por uma série de outras ilhotas em seu redor, as Estelas e os Farilhões-Forcadas. A única Ilha habitável é a Berlenga Grande, com um pequeno bairro de pescadores, um porto, o Farol Duque de Bragança, o Forte de São João Baptista, uma zona de campismo e um restaurante. É Reserva Mundial da Biosfera da UNESCO desde 2011.
Trilho Pedestre Povoação - Pico da Vara (PR23)
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Rua Gonçalo Velho
9650-423, Povoação
Route that begins in the village and ends at Pico da Vara, the highest point on the island, with about 1100 meters of altitude. After reaching the peak, can choose to descend to the Algarve, the Lomba da Fazenda or go down the same path. Will pass by a waterfall, in the Ribeira de Purge, by Lomba de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, some pastures and the mountain Simplicius.
Trilho Pedestre Vista do Rei - Sete Cidades (PR3)
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ER 9-1
9555, Sete Cidades
This route begins at the Miradouro da Vista do Rei. Begins by Strand West Ridge of Caldeira das Sete Cidades. In this part of the route can be seen: on the right side of the boiler dry and the lagoons of the seven cities and on the left the West coast of the island of São Miguel. The route traverses an area classified as Protected Landscape and ends in the village of Sete Cidades.
Monte de Nossa Senhora da Graça
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Rua da Senhora da Graça
4880, Vilar de Ferreiros
Monte da Senhora da Graça is distinguished from other elevations of the Alvão/Marão mountain set by its steepness (known for the famous finishes of the Volta a Portugal by Bicycle) and because it is an elevation isolated from the others, clearly visible from the center of Mondim of Basto. It has great views from 940 meters above sea level, a sanctuary and a restaurant.
Parque Natural de Montesinho
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Portelo
5300-544, França
With around 75,000 hectares, it is one of the largest protected natural areas in Portugal and a must-see for anyone arriving in this region where nature has been very generous. The Serra de Montesinho is characterized by its rounded hills and the valleys the Sabor, Maçãs and Baceiro Rivers. The fauna is varied and rich, with emphasis on the presence of wolves, deer, roe deer, nesting birds, amphibians and reptiles. There are signposted walking paths that are a great way to get in touch with the vast biodiversity.