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Parque das Serras do Porto
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Rua do Padrão, 27
4440-617, Valongo
As Serras de Santa Justa, Pias, Castiçal, Flores, Santa Iria e Banjas constituem uma unidade paisagística de extrema significância para a Área Metropolitana do Porto, pelo extenso e diversificado conjunto de valores de ordem natural e cultural que a caracteriza, pelos serviços ecossistémicos que assegura e pela proximidade face a núcleos urbanos, vias de comunicação e circuitos turísticos. Estas serras estão classificadas como Paisagem Protegida Regional.
Serra de Alvelos
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Sorvel Cimeiro
6100, Sertã
A hill that is also known as Cabeço da Rainha. It belongs to the Old Massif, in the Beira Baixa region, between Sertã and Oleiros, in an area of woods and pine woods. It measures 20 km and reaches its peak (1084 metres) at Troviscal.
Serra de Sintra
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Serra de Sintra
2710, Sintra
Located west of Lisbon, it belongs to the sedimentary fringe of Estremadura. It is 10 kilometers long, 5 kilometers wide and 30 kilometers in perimeter, reaching its maximum altitude (540 meters) at Cruz Alta. Integrated into the Sintra/Cascais Natural Park, it is divided into two landscapes: one is the extensive agricultural area north of Colares that encompasses the São João das Lampas plateau, the other is the coastal strip between the mouth of the Falcão River and the Citadel of Cascais, ending at Cabo da Roca. Presenting magnificent natural beauty, due to the variety of vegetation, paths and lakes, it …
Serra da Nogueira
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Serra da Nogueira
5300, Bragança
Located to the southwest of Bragançaand belonging to the Ancient Massif of Trás-os-Montes, this is a branch of the Montesinho mountain. It is 12.5 km long and 10 km wide and has its highest pont at 1319 metres. On the top, we find the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Serra, a privileged belvedere. On its slopes several small rivers are born that have several fish species such as the common trout, the barbel and the eel among others. The fauna is impressively diverse and one should note the presence of wolves, foxes, boars, wild cats several birds and amphibuous. …
Rio Zêzere
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Bouçã
3260-503, Bouçã
It is the second largest exclusively Portuguese river, after the Mondego, and originates in Serra da Estrela.
Serra do Buçaco
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Serra do Buçaco
3360, Sazes do Lorvão
The Cruz Alta (High Cross), at an altitude of 547 metres, is the highest pont of the Buçaco Mountain. The landscape is amazing, with views from the Boa Viagem Hill, at Figueira da Foz, to the Aveiro tidal stream. At this spot, surrounded by 5750 metres long and thre metres tall walls, one finds the Buçaco Woods.
Serra de Grândola
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Serra de Grândola
7570, Grândola
The Mountain belongs to the Old Massif to the South of the Tejo and occupies the regions of Grândola and Santiago do Cacém. It has its highest peak at the Cume da Atalaia whre one can find the imposing ruins of the Church of Our Lady of Livramento. From the mountain one can view the ocean and the planes of the Alentejo region. It is 20 km long.
Serra de Mogadouro
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Mogadouro
5200, Mogadouro
Belonging to the Ancient Massif of Trás-os-Montes, this mountain is located in the extreme northwest of the national territory, between the Douro River and the Sabor River, rising to around 993 meters. The forest landscape has a predominance of pine and chestnut trees, interspersed with some cultivated spaces. The excellent viewpoints stand out: Pico de São Cristóvão and Alto da Castanheira.
Miradouro da Serra de Santa Bárbara
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Santa Bárbara
9700-471, Angra do Heroísmo
Site to provide privileged views over the lush slopes of the Serra de Santa Bárbara.
Serra das Meadas
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Serra das Meadas
5100, Lamego
The hill overlooks the town of Lamego. The Biological Park, with an area of 50 ha, is located on the Meadas Hill. It has a wild environment with many local plant and animal species. At the distance of 1 km, one finds the Meadas Hill Wind Farm that should be visited. Another obligatory visiting spt is the Meadas Hill belvedere, with imposing views of the granitical Marão Mountain and,way down below, by the Douro river, the town of Peso da Régua.