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Aldeia de Ouguela
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Ouguela
7370, Ouguela
This ancient medieval village is located at an altitude of 270 meters. A cluster of 17th and 18th-century houses is situated within the walls of the old 17th-century castle. The settlement is called the suburb, meaning outside the walls, and is situated on sloping areas, along steep cobblestone streets. The sanctuary of Our Lady of Enxara is located nearby.
Barragem do Abrilongo
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Nossa Senhora da Graça dos Degolados
7370, Degolados
A dam in the parish of São João Baptista, which shelters the Abrilongo stream. It was built with the aim of serving as a base for an extensive irrigation system, however, due to the excellent conditions it offers, it also allows for the practice of sporting activities.
Barragem do Caia
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São João Baptista
7370, São João Baptista
A mixed-type dam (earth and buttress) located in a rugged area of fields and olive groves on the Caia River. Sports and leisure activities are restricted to certain areas of use.
Parque Augusto Pólvora
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- leisure
Avenida Dom Manuel Martins, 4
2970, Sesimbra
Located in Maça, this pleasant 5.5-hectare park is divided into rest and leisure areas, connected by a pedestrian path. Highlights include the Skate Park, the outdoor activities support center, the fitness station, and the playground.
Lagoa de Albufeira
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Lagoa de Albufeira
2970, Sesimbra
A lagoon of approximately 1.3 km² with an elongated shape, formed by two main lagoon bodies connected by a narrow channel. Surrounded by vast sandy cliffs, this location has calm waters and serves as a refuge for migratory, aquatic, and wading birds. It is believed that this lagoon may have been the Tagus River's route to the sea, located 150 meters away. This fish spawning ground has protected dunes.
Parque da Cidade de Beja
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- leisure
Rua de Lisboa
7800, Beja
A leisure area that includes gardens (water, scent, and color gardens), a central lake, infrastructure for a restaurant, kiosk and terrace, a designated dog racing track, a children's playground, and a small skate park. The space also features sports and recreational equipment geared towards sports and recreational activities.
Palhota
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- heritage
Palhota
2070-502, Palhota
It belongs to the parish of Valada and is one of the few fishing villages of Avieiros, who came from the Vieira de Leiria area, that still maintain their characteristics. The writer Alves Redol, known for writing about the Tagus River and its people, was one of the most famous inhabitants of this typical fishing village. The houses are colorful and made of wood, of the stilt house type, supported on pillars, in order to prevent the occurrence of floods, which normally plague this region in winter.
Parque Municipal Quinta das Pratas
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Rua 25 de Abril
2070, Cartaxo
This sports and cultural complex is the largest green space in the city and a favorite spot for the residents of Cartaxo, and not only them. Besides a large lawn and an area with large trees, including a "hidden" bandstand, it houses facilities such as municipal swimming pools, tennis courts, and four rings for other sports. It also has a children's playground and houses the Rural and Wine Museum and the Viticultural Promotion Center.
Ria Formosa
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Ria Formosa
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
From Ancão (east of Faro) to Manta Rota Beach, the Ria Formosa presents itself as a unique configuration that gives the Algarve's leeward coast a special color. The 60 km that make up the Ria Formosa Natural Park are composed of semi-still waters, mudflats, mangroves, salt pans, channels, and five islets. Barreta, Culatra, Armona, Tavira, and Cabanas are the names of these constantly transforming sandy formations, which, separating the land from the sea, create an extremely rich natural barrier in terms of flora and fauna. It has been classified as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal.
Foz do Rio Guadiana
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Foz do Rio Guadiana
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
Ideal for sport fishing enthusiasts, the mouth of the Guadiana River offers excellent views of the neighboring country. In Castro Marim, with the widening of the riverbed, the area classified as a Nature Reserve is dominated by salt marshes and former rice paddies. The Guadiana River runs for 830 km and is navigable for the last 48 km, where its width varies between 100 and 500 meters.