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Parque Fluvial do Souto do Rio
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Borralha
3750, Borralha
A large, heavily wooded park situated on the riverbank. It is equipped with picnic tables and benches and features a pleasant river beach.
Pedras Parideiras
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4540, Castanheira
A unique phenomenon in Portugal and very rare worldwide, it consists of stones growing and detaching from their "mother stone," hence their popular name "birthing stones." To better understand these enigmatic rocks and the dynamics of the Arouca Geopark, it is worth visiting the Casa das Pedras Parideiras – Interpretation Centre.
Arouca Geopark
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Rua Abel Botelho, 4
4540-102, Arouca
The Arouca Geopark encompasses the administrative area of the Municipality of Arouca, which has distinguished itself through its exceptional geological heritage of international relevance, recognized by the UNESCO European and Global Geoparks Network since 2009. The valuable and unique inventoried geological heritage covers a total of 41 geosites, with particular emphasis on the famous "Birthing Stones" of Aldeia da Castanheira (Serra da Freita) and the Giant Trilobites of Canelas.
Passadiços do Paiva
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Espiunca
4544, Arouca
A walking tour along the banks of the Paiva River, starting in Espiunca or Areinho. The route covers a distance of 8 kilometers. At certain times of the year, it is also possible to participate in extreme sports activities.
Boca do Inferno
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Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
2750-800, Cascais
This is the most spectacular accident in the coastal geological formation. It was once a cave carved into the rock by rainwater and the force of the waves, whose roof eventually collapsed. It is a place of great visual and auditory impact, well worth a visit.
Paisagem Protegida do Corno do Bico
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Corno do Bico
4940, Favais - Moselos
This is a small natural sanctuary in the municipality. A space of rare beauty that has undergone some renovation work, without, however, endangering the species that live here. And there are many, both animals and plants. Wolves, roe deer, golden eagles, otters, etc. still inhabit this area.
Zona Fluvial de Rio de Moinhos
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Rua de Ribeira
4575, Rio de Moinhos
A leveled area next to the Tâmega River, without any supporting structures, but very pleasant for a stroll. It is a suitable location for recreational fishing.
Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros
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Casais Monizes
2040-015, Alcobertas
Anyone unfamiliar with the Aire and Candeeiros mountain ranges might think that their elevations of 577 and 613 meters respectively would be nothing extraordinary in terms of landscape. However, this massif, stretching between Ourém in the north and Rio Maior in the south, is a veritable kingdom of (limestone) stone. Besides the two mountain ranges that give it its name, it includes the Serra de Mendiga, the Santo António Plateau, and part of the São Mamede Plateau. Also, noteworthy is the Dinosaur Footprints Natural Monument.
Monumento Natural dos Lagosteiros
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Praia dos Lagosteiros - Cabo Espichel
2970-191, Sesimbra
Classified as a Natural Monument since 1997, integrated into the Arrábida Natural Park, beneath the cliffs of Cape Espichel. The site consists of trails of bipedal dinosaur footprints, approximately 130 million years old, arranged in different orientations, created at a time when the region's terrain was flat, marshy, and swampy, which later transformed into limestone, preserving the footprint trails.
Cabo Espichel
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Cabo Espichel
2970, Cabo Espichel
One of Portugal's most famous capes. From its cliffs, one can see the Setúbal peninsula (to the south) and the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean (to the west). The human mark on this inhospitable site is given by the presence of the Ermida da Memória (Chapel of Memory), the Church of Nossa Senhora do Cabo (18th century), and the lighthouse. A magnificent landscape that invites ti photography.