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Praia de Porto Moniz
- beach
Praia de Porto Moniz
9270, Casais de Baixo
Beach next to the natural pools of Porto Moniz, a true highlight of the region. These peculiarly shaped volcanic rock formations create water basins, with a large tourist charisma, where bathing is possible.
Teleférico de Achadas da Cruz
- country
Caminho do Teleférico
9270-014, Achadas da Cruz
Cable car that connects Achadas da Cruz to the beach, with views of Porto Moniz. It is not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo, but it allows a panoramic view of the green slopes and the ocean.
Aquário da Madeira
- leisure
Rua do Forte de São João Batista, 12
9270-150, Porto Moniz
The Madeira Aquarium is installed in a replica of the São João Baptista Fort and is made up of twelve exhibition tanks, representing the different marine habitats of the archipelago, with different species of fish and the recreation of various environments. The central tank holds 500,000 liters of salt water, an imposing body of water, similar to that of the Lisbon Oceanarium.
Praia de São Mateus
- beach
Rua Fonte Pereira de Mello
9880-235, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Small beach surrounded by a rural nucleus castiço. Meets conditions of safety and well-being to bathers. The entrance to the bathing area is made only by an access from the main road.
Castelo de Guimarães
- heritage
Rua Conde Dom Henrique
4800-412, Guimarães
In the 10th century, the Countess Mumadona had a monastery built on her estate. The fact that it was the target of intense Moorish attacks meant that a fortress was built to protect the monks and the Christian community. Thus was born the Castle of Guimarães. After the birth of Condado Portucalense, it became inhabited by Count Dom Henrique and Dona Teresa, who had major works carried out on this monument. Between the 13th and 15th century, several kings contributed to the improvement of the Castle, after which it was abandoned, finding itself very degraded until the 20th century, when …
Miradouro de Penela
- country
- leisure
Penela
3230, Penela
Place offering a beautiful view over the entire neighboring region.
Miradouro do Alto da Serra
- country
- leisure
Chanca
3230, Penela
Place offering a beautiful view over the entire neighboring region.
Sobreiro
- country
Sobreiro
3230, Espinhal
Ancient large cork oak, classified as municipal heritage.
Lago da Cabeça Redonda
- beach
- country
Lago da Cabeça Redonda
3230, Cumeeira
Small lake surrounded by a pleasant green area.
Lagoa de São Sebastião
- beach
- country
Lagoa de São Sebastião
3230, Penela
Small pond surrounded by a grassy and wooded area.