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Miradouro de São Félix
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Rua de São Félix
4570, Póvoa de Varzim
Viewpoint located at the highest point of the Serra de Rates, at about 200 meters of altitude, where you can find traces of an Iron Age fort, the Chapel of São Félix and some windmills adapted for holiday homes. This entire area offers fantastic views over the sea, the city and the mountains.
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Monte Córdova
4825, Santo Tirso
Sobranceiro à cidade de Santo Tirso, este miradouro situa-se num parque de lazer com o mesmo nome, por entre uma vasta área florestal.
Miradouro de Nossa Senhora do Salto
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Aguiar de Sousa
4585, Paredes
A panoramic place fit for practising radical sports. The viewable landscape is wide. There is a legend that tells that a knight the chased the devil, disguised as a deer, jumped over the abbiss at the Lugar do Salto. As he fell, he called for the name of Our Lady and miraculously both horse and knight managed it to the other side, where one can still see the marks of the horse's horseshoes. To thank Our Lady, the knight oredered that the chapel of Our Lady of Salto would be built. This place is much appreciated both by the locals …
Miradouro da Serra do Pilar
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Largo de Aviz
4400, Vila Nova de Gaia
Considered to be one of the city’s ex-libris, the Serra do Pilar (and its typical church) is located at the city entrance, one of the highest places of Vila Nova de Gaia. The Convent, that no longer functions, belonged to the observing prebendary of Santo Agostinho, that occupied the place during the 16th century. In front of the church there’s a belvedere with one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Oporto.
Jardim do Morro
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Rua Rocha Leão
4400, Vila Nova de Gaia
Located next to the upper deck of the D. Luís bridge, at the foot of Serra do Pilar, Jardim do Morro has an abundant green area, a children's playground, an esplanade and an open-air auditorium, often the stage for shows. There is a viewpoint with a panoramic view of the city of Porto and the Douro River.
Miradouro das Fontaínhas
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Alameda das Fontaínhas
4000-235, Porto
The Fontaínhas Viewpoint is located in one of the historic areas of the city of Porto. It is located next to Ponte do Infante and, from here, you can see Vila Nova de Gaia, on the other side of the river, as well as part of the popular D. Luís I Bridge. It is also one of the most used places to see the fireworks foe the Saint John feasts.
Passeio das Virtudes
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Passeio das Virtudes
4050-629, Porto
In this gardened place you have privileged view over the Pavilhão Rosa Mota, The Douro River, Miragaia (district) and the neighbour city Vila Nova de Gaia.
Pérgola da Avenida do Brasil
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Avenida do Brasil
4150-378, Porto
If you go for a walk by the sea, this is an unavoidable place: at sunset, the sun touches the sea and the sky turns red, producing a nostalgic unique scenery. You may witness this from this large terrace.
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal do Porto
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Rua Dom Manuel II
4050-346, Porto
This late 19th century garden, designed by the architect Emile David, has exotic plants, rose gardens, fountains, ponds, animals, statues, water mirrors, avenues, concert spaces, a children's space, belvederes and a chapel. Inside, it houses the Rosa Mota Pavilion, a sport and cultural events' venue, the Almeida Garrett Library, among other equipments. In this landscaped complex the Garden of Feelings deserves to be highlighted, as it offers an excellent panoramic over the river Douro.
Miradouro Capela da Senhora da Guia
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Rua Nossa Senhora da Guia
3620, Moimenta Da Beira
Viewpoint that offers magnificent views over the entire region.