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Monte de São Paulo / Castelo dos Mouros
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Calçada de Alpajares
5180, Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Fortified settlement of proto-history area rounded, with a diameter of about 60 metres. Has traces of occupation in the Roman era and medieval, with emphasis on several pieces of coarse ceramics and bronze piece. There are still some pieces of its wall and two open graves in the rock.
Montes de Santa Oláia e Ferrestêlo
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EM601
3090, Santana
Situated between Figueira da Foz and Coimbra, Outeiro de Santa Cercis Siliquastrum and mount the Ferrestelo feature natural vegetation with a predominance of elements of Mediterranean flora, which contrast with the cultivated fields of almost the whole valley of the Mondego. Archaeological point of view, the Phoenicians, Romans, medieval remains and Neolithic period make the mandatory passage to any amateur archaeologist.
Vila Medieval de Évora Monte
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Rua de Santa Maria
7100-314, Estremoz
The name of this village derives from its location, a 500-meter-high hill, where the castle was built at the summit. The views from this place are magnificent.
Campismo do Monte Carvalhal da Rocha
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Brejão
7630-569, São Teotónio
The campsite of Mount Carvalhal da Rocha, located in the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, just 500 metres from praia do Carvalhal. Perfectly integrated in the landscape and ecological resources that aim to protect the environment, offers comfort and tranquillity. It's a great starting point for discovering the small beaches nestled the foothills of the cliffs and the colonies of seagulls or pigeons from the rock. Note the flight of the stork and the Osprey and walk on foot or by bike the small Rails along the coast, feeling the aroma of …
Santuário do Bom Jesus do Monte
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Monte do Bom Jesus
4715-056, Bom Jesus
This church was constructed under the orders of archbishop Dom Gaspar of Bragança in 1784 and it was ready in 1811. It is one of the first neoclassic buildings in Portugal and it was drawn by the architect Carlos Amarante.
Sepultura Antropomórfica de Monte das Cotas
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Monte das Cotas
5470-062, Chã
This is just a grave, easily identifiable, along with other evidence that may have been other graves. Is fully excavated in the rock, in a quite location schistose destroyed by agricultural work. Features an anthropomorphic format, noting a small circular hole near the feet, noticeably artificial. In the surrounding area there are large holes that people interpret as exploitation of tungsten mines.
Torre Sineira do Monte do Calvário
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Ladeira do Calvário
3220, Miranda do Corvo
This bell tower, along with a cistern, are the only remains of the old castle, conquered by the Moors in 1116.
Paisagem Protegida do Monte da Guia
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Rua Comendador Fernando da Costa - Monte da Guia
9900-025, Horta
Place of extreme natural beauty, is classified as protected landscape due to being a place of nesting birds and a great diversity and floristic richness. It is a peninsula formed by a sunken volcano with two craters, called the hot springs. Offers fantastic views of the beach of Porto Pim and the city of Horta.
Praia Fluvial do Monte da Barragem
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Praia Fluvial do Monte da Barragem
7425-015, Montargil
River beach integrated into the Montargil Dam reservoir, with waters from the Sor river. This place stands out for the variety of water sports it offers.