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Results for Serra+da+Estrela in Portugal
Percurso Pedestre da Vereda da Ribeira da Janela
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Ribeira da Janela
9270, Casais de Cima
A 2.7 kilometres long trail that starts at Curral Falso and ends at the Ribeira da Janela. The walk last about one and half hour and reaches a maximum altitude of 820 metres.
Teleférico de Achadas da Cruz
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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.
Pego da Rainha
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Zimbreira
6120, Mação
Pego da Rainha, located near the village of Zebreira, is a waterfall that forms a lagoon. The name comes from the story of a queen who used to bathe in the natural pool beneath the waterfall.
Paisagem Protegida da Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica
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Estrada Florestal - Praia da Rainha
2825-412, Costa da Caparica
Overlooking the so-called “Terras da Costa”, the approximately 13 km of this area of protected landscape, between Cova do Vapor (Costa da Caparica) and Lagoa de Albufeira, are a set of beautiful erosion forms, with high geological and paleontological interest. There, traces of living beings can be found, namely of plant origin. In areas adjacent to the cliff (pine forests of Medos and Aroeira) we can find some typical flora of the area.
Miradouro do Monte de Cadafaz
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Nogueiras
3680-223, Ribeiradio
This viewpoint is located at the top of Monte de Cadafaz, and to get there you have to climb a granite staircase. At the top, there is a small sanctuary with an image of Our Lady of Sorrow and in the middle of the staircase there is a granite cross. The landscape is magnificent, and you can see a large part of the mountain with the various towns spread across the hillside and, in the background, the Serra de Montemuro.
Fumarolas - Caldeiras das Furnas
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Largo das Caldeiras
9675-045, Furnas
Set of fumaroles located in the center of the island, more specifically inside Caldeira das Furnas. Here you can find around twelve types of water, each with different medicinal properties.
Percurso Pedestre da Levada das 25 Fontes (PR6)
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Rabaçal
9370, Rabaçal
A 5-kilometer walking trail, which takes 3 to 4 hours, follows Levada do Risco, at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, passing the magnificent Lagoa das 25 Fontes.
Penedo da Saudade
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500 metros a Sul da Praia Velha
2430, Praia Velha
It's a legend that gives this rock its name. It's said that it was because of the longing of the widowed Duchess of Caminha that she went to cry there. The site is a coastal crag, which earned the name Penedo da Saudade.
Miradouro do Alto da Memória
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Largo do Castelo de São Luís
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
The Alto da Memória, also known as Hill of memory, is located at the top of the Jardim Duque da Terceira, in the historic center of Angra do Heroísmo. Privileged place to get an overview about the historical centre, framed by the ocean.
Parque Florestal da Gardunha
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Rua do Convento (EN 238)
6230-045, Fundão
A large park with luxurious trees and panoramic views of the Cova da Beira region.