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Barragem de Ranhados
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Ranhados
6430, Meda
A large gravity dam located at the crossing point between the Mondego Valley and the Douro Valley. It belongs to the Torto River and is used for municipal water supply. Sports activities are permitted, with some restrictions.
Marialva
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Marialva
6430-081, Marialva
A settlement located on the left bank of the Marialva River, atop a hill surrounded by pine trees and cliffs. Its inhabitants are mostly dedicated to agriculture, with emphasis on cereals, wine, and olive oil. It has military roots, having also been occupied by the Goths and Romans and, later, by Dom Afonso Henriques. Marialva is divided into three nuclei: Devesa, which extends across the plain to the Marialva River; Arrabalde, which extends beyond the walls; and the Citadel, within the walls, which recently ceased to be inhabited.
Jardim de Santar
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Largo Visconde Taveiro
3520, Nelas
The Santar Garden is a pleasant space for a peaceful stroll. It features benches, large trees, and a statue honoring Queen Saint Isabel.
Parque da Ilha do Picoto
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Ilha do Picoto
3400, Oliveira do Hospital
A pleasant space with a picnic area, a river beach on the banks of the Alva River, and a children's pool filled with river water. It also offers beautiful panoramic views of the region and invites you to enjoy hiking.
Miradouro de Varandas de Avô
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- leisure
EN230
3400, Oliveira do Hospital
A small stone lookout point with a few benches offers a magnificent view of the region, characterized by the Alva River and the cluster of houses that spread from the top of a hill, where the castle stands, to the river banks.
São Gião
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São Gião
3400-655, São Gião
A very old village located on the foothills of the Serra da Estrela, it has a section of Roman road. The main church, known as the Catedral das Beiras, stands out. It is a large temple with gilded carvings, a ceiling with 102 paintings, and liturgical vestments. Nearby, the "Curral dos Romanos," also known as the Dólmen da Sobreda (Property of Public Interest), a curious olive press from the medieval period, in the town of Rio de Mel, and the Penedo da Moura, a natural cave, are worth a visit.
Lourosa
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Lourosa
3400, Lourosa
This town's main attraction is the Mozarabic church, the only one on the Peninsula, which attests to the town's antiquity, predating the Christian reconquest. Also of great cultural interest are the remains of medieval anthropomorphic tombs, some Roman and perhaps Visigothic. Also, noteworthy are the pillory (a Property of Public Interest) and several sunny houses from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Avô
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Avô
3400, Avô
The name of this village originated in Couto de Avão, because there was no bridge over the Alva River and the Moura Stream, so the old town could only be entered by fording (ad vadum). The warrior-poet Brás Garcia Mascarenhas, author of the epic poem "Viriato" (18th century), lived here. This land was inhabited by the Romans, perhaps the founders of the ruined castle. Among the monuments, the main church, presumably commissioned by King Afonso Henriques, is noteworthy, as is a 16th-century manor house, a pillory, and a chapel.
Parque do Mandanelho
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Avenida Doutor Carlos Campos
3400, Oliveira Do Hospital
A park with abundant vegetation, considered the city's lungs. It features an amphitheater, a fitness track, a lake with a waterfall, a school garden, a playground, and a picnic area.
Barragem da Meimoa
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Meimão
6320, Meimão
Earth-fill dam located on the Ribeira de Meimoa, within the Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve. The Sabugal and Meimoa dams are connected, supplying water for the hydro-agricultural development of Cova da Beira.