Explore the best places
Leisure in Portugal
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Miradouro do Salto de Cavalo
- country
- leisure
EM521
9675, Lomba de São Pedro
Place from where you can see the natural beauty of the region, especially Lagoa das Furnas. A very popular place for paragliders.
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Miradouro do Pico Longo
- country
- leisure
EN1-1A
9650, Nosso Senhor dos Remédios
Very pleasant space that allows you to glimpse all the beauty of the surrounding region.
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Parque Florestal das Furnas
- country
- leisure
EN1-1A, 62
9675, Furnas
Wide green space that has an aquaculture station for raising trout that are later transferred to many of São Miguel's lakes and streams. In this pleasant park it is possible to see deer, peacocks and pheasants.
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Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Água Retorta
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- leisure
ER1-1
9650, Água Retorta
Park with an area of fifteen hectares, located at approximately 400 meters of altitude. Pleasant and well-maintained site, perfect for strolling.
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Miradouro da Serra do Cume
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- leisure
Praia da Vitória
9760, Praia da Vitória
Location with privileged views over the parish of Santa Cruz and the area called Ramo Grande, with the typical agricultural mosaic. It is located at an altitude of 545 meters.
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Miradouro da Serra do Facho
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- leisure
Caminho do Facho
9760-457, Praia da Vitória
Viewpoint with views over the sand and bay of Praia da Vitória, as well as its port and marina. Its name comes from the fact that, originally, a bonfire was kept at this point, lit every night, as a navigation warning light.
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Jardim de Vila Nova de Poiares
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- leisure
Largo da Républica
3350, Vila Nova de Poiares
Garden located in front of the Town Hall, with vast grass beds and some trees.
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Parque Municipal das Medas
- country
- leisure
EN17
3350, Vila Nova de Poiares
Very pleasant green space, which has a small amphitheater, stone tables and benches and barbecues.
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Recreio da Fraga
- country
- leisure
São Miguel de Poiares
3350, Vila Nova de Poiares
Green space with a small lake and lots of shade, ideal for walking and resting.
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Miradouro de São Miguel de Poiares
- country
- leisure
São Miguel de Poiares
3350, Vila Nova de Poiares
Viewpoint offering a beautiful view over the entire region, from the greenish hills to the valleys dotted with houses, with the Serra da Lousã as a backdrop.
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