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Monsaraz
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- heritage
Monsaraz
7200, Reguengos de Monsaraz
Located atop a hill, the village of Monsaraz began as a prehistoric hill fort. The antiquity of human presence in the region is attested by the numerous megalithic monuments nearby, such as the Outeiro menhir, the Belhoa menhir, and the Xerez cromlech. Highlights include the Orada Convent (18th century), the Chapel of Santa Catarina, Largo de São Bartolomeu, the Church of São João Baptista, and, above all, the Castle, with its four gates, two streets, and a large square. In the latter, named Largo D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, be sure to admire the Parish Church, the old hospital, and the …
Azambujeira
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Azambujeira
2040, Azambujeira
Located 17 kilometers from Rio Maior, the area's main feature is its extensive valley with rock salt flats. Architectural highlights include the Nossa Senhora do Rosário parish church, the pillory, the former Town Hall, now the Azambujeira Regional Museum, and the single-arch stone fountain bridge built during the reign of Queen Maria. Local crafts include blankets, pottery, and wooden clubs.
Alcobertas
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Alcobertas
2040, Alcobertas
Located in a valley adjacent to the Serra dos Candeeiros, it is bathed by a stream that originates in the picturesque site of Olhos de Água. Here, you'll find beautiful natural caves and rooms with stalactites, calcite crystals, and remains of bones. Among the architectural heritage, a megalithic dolmen (Property of Public Interest) attached to the church stands out, containing a fifteenth-century sculpture, and traces of Roman times, evident in the ruins of a communal oven.
Couto do Mosteiro
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Couto do Mosteiro
3440, Couto do Mosteiro
A village located about two kilometers from Santa Comba Dão, its natural attractions stand out. Its architectural heritage includes the pillory, sunny houses, a house with porches, and a church built in the 12th century on the site of a Templar convent. Crafts include lace and woodwork.
Jardim do Largo Doutor Alves Mateus
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- leisure
Largo Doutor Alves Mateus
3440, Santa Comba Dão
Gardens with beautiful green spaces and a small lake with a fountain.
Jardim de Feira Velha
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- leisure
Largo Doutor Mário Pais de Sousa
3440, Santa Comba Dão
A space with leafy trees that provide shade and garden benches.
Miradouro da Rua do Outeirinho
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Rua do Outeirinho
3440, Santa Comba Dão
A viewpoint with fantastic views of the city, with the Dão River as its focal point. Don't forget your camera!
Barragem de Campilhas
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Barragem de Campilhas
7555, Campilhas
Earth-fill dam located on the Ribeira de Campilhas (Sado River Basin), near the beaches of Vila Nova de Mil Fontes and Ilha do Pessegueiro. Sports and leisure activities, notably fishing and swimming, are permitted.
Barragem de Fonte Serne
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Barragem de Fonte Serne
7540, São Domingos
Located in the Ribeira Diogo Valley (Sado Basin), this dam, a soil type, is framed by the magnificent landscape of the Alentejo coast. Sports and recreational activities are permitted under certain restrictions.
Parque Urbano Rio de Figueira
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- leisure
Santiago do Cacém
7540, Vila Nova de Santo André
A beautiful park full of green spaces. It's the ideal place to stroll or play some soccer or tennis. It also has a fitness circuit, swimming pools, a picnic area, and a playground.