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Fórnea

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Fórnea
2480, Alcaria

Porto de Mós

Many hiking trails lead to this location, where it is possible to observe a geological phenomenon that resulted in a natural amphitheater. Inside Fórnea is Cova da Velha, a cavity from which a spring flows down to the Ribeiro da Fórnea stream.

Grutas de Santo António

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Rua das Grutas
2480-034, Alvados

Porto de Mós

Discovered in 1955, they are part of a group of caves in the Serra de Minde mountain range. Their configuration is gallery/chamber type, with the unique feature of ventilation through a natural chimney. Replete with stalactites and stalagmites, the largest chamber is approximately 6000 m2 and can be visited.

Grutas de Alvados

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Rua das Grutas
2480-034, Alvados

Porto de Mós

Discovered in 1964, they are found in the Serra de Minde, in an area where these formations are abundant. They have a gallery/chamber/well configuration. Notable features include stalactites, stalagmites, and illuminated lakes in the successive interconnected chambers.

Grutas de Mira d'Aire

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Avenida Doutor Luciano Justo Ramos, 470
2485-050, Mira de Aire

Porto de Mós

Discovered in 1947, these are the largest caves in Portugal. They have a gallery/room/shaft configuration and their formation is due to erosion and tectonic changes. They feature underground lakes and rooms with beautiful limestone formations. They have two elevators and are 110 meters deep. Here lies the Great Lagoon, formed by the Rio Negro, an underground watercourse that, in winter, forms the Mira de Aire Lagoon. In 2010 it was classified as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal.

Baía do Seixal

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Saixal
2840, Seixal

Seixal

Seixal Bay, considered the landmark of the municipality, is renowned for its rich landscape, birdlife, and aquatic fauna. In an area of ​​almost 500 hectares, many migratory birds are sighted, such as herons, kingfishers, and occasionally colonies of flamingos. Due to its natural conditions, the bay serves as a setting for various sporting activities.

Serra da Marofa

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Serra da Marofa
6440, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

A mountain range, 977 meters high, ten kilometers long and 7.5 kilometers wide, belonging to the Ancient Massif between the Douro and Tagus rivers. It is located southwest of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, between the Côa River and the Spanish border, and is characterized by a forest of abundant pine and oak trees. At the top, highlights include the Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima, built in 1947, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a replica of the one in France, and the landmark of the place: the imposing Christ the King statue.

Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado

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Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado
7580-709, Santa Susana

Alcácer do Sal

Encompassing most of the estuary and its surrounding area (municipalities of Alcácer do Sal, Grândola, Palmela and Setúbal), the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve is a mix of river and sea water, where sandbanks and mudflats, beaches and dunes, and salt marshes and reed beds hide from less curious eyes, in a rich ecosystem with varied fauna and flora. The Reserve is particularly important as a nesting site for waders and ducks, possessing the most significant dolphin population in the country. The marginal areas and areas such as the Tróia dunes and the Herdade do Pinheiro lagoons are an integral part …

Centro de Educação Ambiental de Vinha de Mouros

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Rua Vinha de Mouros
4860-414, Cabeceiras de Basto

Cabeceiras de Basto

A forested area that stretches from the village to Ranha and Gragilde, in Painzela. This area contains valuable plant species, along with a diverse array of local fauna. In addition to this beautiful area, it also boasts sports and leisure facilities.

Rota da Cal

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Sítio de Lameiros
9240-211, São Vicente

São Vicente

This route allows visitors to discover the tradition of lime extraction, which for many years was part of life in São Vicente, the only place in Madeira where limestone exists. The aim is, therefore, to recreate an activity that took place until the mid-1970s.

Floresta Laurissilva

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ER101
9240-025, Boa Ventura

São Vicente

A forest whose origins date back to the Tertiary period and which once extended across vast regions of the European continent. Currently, it is confined to some archipelagos in the North Atlantic, with a particular concentration in Madeira, where it is currently considered the largest continuous area of ​​this type of forest in the world. It is important both for its representativeness in terms of the diversity of flora and fauna species and its state of conservation. It was classified as a UNESCO Natural Heritage site in 1999. In 2010, it was classified as one of the Seven Natural Wonders …

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