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Results for Serra+da+Estrela in Portugal
Foz do Rio Gilão
- beach
- country
Foz do Rio Gilão
8800, Tavira
River also called Séqua or Ribeira da Asseca, it is navigable, at high tide, by trawlers and other small boats.
Miradouro do Monte da Senhora do Castelo
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- leisure
Monte da Senhora do Castelo
3670, Vouzela
This viewpoint, located at the top of Monte da Senhora do Castelo, offers a magnificent view of Vouzela and the neighboring municipalities.
Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais
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Largo Fernando Formigal de Morais
2710-564, Sintra
With a surface of 14,583 hectares, the Natural Park extends from the northern boundary of the municipality of Sintra, near the mouth of the river Hawk, to the Citadel of Cascais, forming part of the metropolitan area of Lisbon. Encompasses areas of great sensitivity for its floristic and landscape, geomorphologic characteristics, and part of the area is part of the list of World Heritage Sites in the category of Cultural landscape. Among other points of interest include the coastal lapiás (mouth of hell), the Palácio da Vila de Sintra, the footprints of dinosaurs in Praia Grande, caster Peninha, the Moorish …
Alcobertas
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- heritage
Alcobertas
2040, Alcobertas
Located in a valley adjacent to the Serra dos Candeeiros, it is bathed by a stream that originates in the picturesque site of Olhos de Água. Here, you'll find beautiful natural caves and rooms with stalactites, calcite crystals, and remains of bones. Among the architectural heritage, a megalithic dolmen (Property of Public Interest) attached to the church stands out, containing a fifteenth-century sculpture, and traces of Roman times, evident in the ruins of a communal oven.
Percurso Pedestre do Parque Cinegético
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Vila de Óbidos
2510, Vila de Óbidos
A pedestrian trail that crosses the Parque cinegético, where one may enjoy the natural beauties of the Várzea da Rainha. One may also view deer and other animals, as well as rest on some garden benches and drink water from water-drinkers.
Percurso Pedestre Rota das Conheiras (PR3)
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EN351
6150, Proença-a-Nova
This trail begins in the village of Sobral Fernando and is 10.6 km long, takes 3 hours, and is of medium difficulty. Points of interest include the Conheiras (extensive heaps of pebbles that testify to gold mining in Roman and medieval times) and the Várzea das Pedras Watermill and Reservoir.
Provesende
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- heritage
Provesende
5060, Provesende
Village with rural and wine-growing characteristics, with the production of generous wine. The current heritage includes the pillory, the fountain, the 18th century church, the hermitage of Santa Marinha, the Luso-Roman cemetery in Quinta da Relva and several manor houses, namely: Calçada, Fojo, Fundo da Vila, Praça and Santa.
Jardim Doutor Manuel Sousa Pedrosa
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- leisure
Largo Nossa Senhora da Conceição
2525, Peniche
A famed green space in the small town of Atouguia da Baleia, with tall trees and benches. There are a lake, lamps, abandstand and a playground.
Miradouro do Lugar das Penas
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- leisure
Penas
3660, São Pedro do Sul
From this belvedere one views a wide canyon named Lugar das Penas, that houses several species of birds of prey.
Miradouro da Cumeeira
- country
- leisure
Bretanha
9545, Bretanha
A space with lovely views of the Lagoa das Sete Cidades (Seven Cities Lagoon). There is a picnic area with some tables and benches.