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Lagoa do Canário
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- country
Lagoa do Canário
9545, Santo António
A small lagoon surrounded by a forest park and a picnic area. There is also a viewpoint here offering a magnificent view of the Gruta do Inferno, a canyon through which a tributary of the main stream that feeds the Lagoa das Sete Cidades flows.
Lagoa das Empadadas
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- country
Lagoa das Empadadas
9545, Ponta Delgada
A series of small ponds, surrounded by dense woods and separated from each other by a narrow strip of land. A place of great beauty and tranquility.
Lagoa de Santiago
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- country
Lagoa de Santiago
9555, Ginetes
This is one of the lagoons in the parish of Sete Cidades. Previously, it was not visible because the adjacent land belonged to a private individual. Nowadays, visitors can admire this marvel of nature.
Jardim Municipal de Santa Maria de Lamas
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- leisure
Rua da Salgueirinha
4535-368, Santa Maria de Lamas
A generous, leafy, and well-maintained garden in the center of the village, with sculptures, statues, fountains, and a lake, inviting you for a stroll on weekend afternoons. It is adjacent to the main church and the Santa Maria de Lamas Museum.
Jardins do Europarque
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- leisure
Espargo
4520-153, Santa Maria da Feira
The Europarque gardens consist of a large, well-maintained wooded area surrounding the congress center and the Visionarium, in a complex covering 150 hectares, with ample sunny grassy areas, leafy trees, ecological trails, a playground, several bridges, ample parking, two lakes stocked with fish, and a restaurant that only operates in the summer. This large garden is an ideal place for walking, cycling, bringing children, relaxing in the sun reading a book, romantic strolls, and even feeding the large fish and waterfowl.
Quinta do Castelo
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- leisure
Rua do Inatel
4520-221, Santa Maria da Feira
Quinta do Castelo is a natural space with over 300 years of history, located on one of the slopes of Castelo da Feira. It is a very well-maintained park, with centuries-old trees, trails, an artificial lake crossed by a bridge, and an artificial grotto of rare beauty reminiscent of Gaudí's art. It is also known for hosting the Perlim Christmas Village, an initiative that, every year around Christmas time, recreates a magical world with hundreds of actors, where children can visit Santa's house, Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother's house, or even climb Jack's beanstalk.
Redinha
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- heritage
Redinha
3105, Redinha
It is located in the foothills of the Sicó mountain range. Notable features include the Church of Mercy or Chapel of Our Lady of the Star, built in a natural grotto high in the Poio mountain range and rebuilt in 1670, and the medieval bridge, where a cluster of old watermills still operates. Also, noteworthy are the pillory (National Monument), the old Town Hall, the parish church, and some vestiges of prehistoric occupation. Redinha is part of the Beiras Wine Route. It offers conditions suitable for mountaineering. Basketry and pottery constitute the region's handicrafts.
Lagoa de Montinho
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- country
Lagoa de Montinho
3060, Montinho
A lagoon located in a pleasant, recently renovated area. A calm place, ideal for a stroll.
Olhos de Fervença
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- country
Olhos de Fervença
3060, Olhos de Fervença
This place was initially created to supply water to the municipality, and is now a beautiful and pleasant place for walks and recreation. It features an artificial swimming pool with a small sandy area, a bar/restaurant, and a multi-purpose area.
Jardim de Celorico da Beira
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- leisure
Largo da Corredoura
6360-366, Celorico da Beira
A cozy garden with grassy flowerbeds, a few trees, garden benches, and some play equipment for younger children.