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Trilho Pedestre Caminho das Voltas (PR7)
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ER 1-2
9940, São Roque do Pico
This small linear route begins near the miradouro da Terra Alta, located between the parishes of Ribeirinha and Santo Amaro and ends in the center of Santo Amaro, a former shipbuilding Center of the archipelago, where you can visit the Maritime Museum of Shipbuilding and the School of Arts and crafts.
Pedras Parideiras
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CM1237
4540, Castanheira
A unique phenomenon in Portugal and very rare worldwide, it consists of stones growing and detaching from their "mother stone," hence their popular name "birthing stones." To better understand these enigmatic rocks and the dynamics of the Arouca Geopark, it is worth visiting the Casa das Pedras Parideiras – Interpretation Centre.
Jardim da Boavista
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Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque
4050, Porto
It was once the Feira do Livro (bookseller's fair) and the Festas Sanjoaninas (Saint John’ popular festivities) this garden surrounded by trees is the ex libris of the Boavista area. At the centre rises the “Monumento de Homenagem aos heróis da Guerra Peninsular” (monument in honour of the peninsular war heroes), planned by the sculptor Alves de Sousa and the architect Marques da Silva. It is a huge granite column, 45 meters height, with a peninsular lion slaughtering a Napoleonic eagle on the top. This place is usually called Rotunda da Boavista.
Cascata de Pitões das Júnias
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Pitões das Júnias
5470, Pitões das Júnias
The Pitões das Júnias waterfall, located in the heart of Peneda-Gêres National Park, is fed by the crystal-clear waters that flow past the Santa Maria das Júnias Monastery. It has a first drop of about 30 meters, followed by several more. This entire landscape is surrounded by a beautiful, centuries-old oak forest.
Percurso Pedestre A História das Paisagens (PR1)
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Proença-a-Nova
6150, Proença-a-Nova
Route with start and end on the Bushes, with 8, 26 km, with a duration of 3:30 h, and a degree of difficulty easy. This course has as its points of interest: the Skydiving Center, the arc of the Bush Dog, tapir and the Brook Valley of Alvito, Cabeço da Anta and the living Science Centre.
Trilho da Vigia da Baleia (PR18)
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Rua Gonçalo Velho
9650-411, Povoação
This route starts in the village and ends at Faial da Terra, with a duration of about three hours. Will the spout from the goats, forests of incenses, conteiras and cater, the viewpoint of the beak of the Goats, a pasture, the Watchman of the whale and the Fajã do Calhau. You can also visit the old harbour of the whale.
Jardim Municipal de Borba
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Rua Florbela Espanca
7150, Borba
Spacious garden with various tree species, benches and playground. One of the ex-libris of Borba is located here, the Fonte das Bicas.
Miradouro Caldeira Ribeiro
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Largo do Miradouro
6100, Sertã
This viewpoint provides a privileged view of Sertã, historic area and river beach. Small reminder to the Pelourinho da Sertã, located in this viewpoint.
Miradouro do Alto da Pena
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Caminho Florestal da Pena
4920, Vila Nova de Cerveira
A belvedere at the Alto da Pena, one of the highest places in the Alto Minho region, with views of the neighbouring parishes, of the Minho river and of Galicia.
Monte de Santo Adrião
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Rua de Nossa Senhora da Tocha
4815, Caldas de Vizela
A beautiful viewpoint with pleasant panoramic views, home to the chapel of Senhora da Tocha, a pre-Romanesque monument also known as Castro.