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Miradouro do Castelo
- country
- leisure
Castelo de Alcácer do Sal
7580, Alcácer do Sal
From the Castle of Alcácer do Sal one can view the Sado river and the planes of the Alentejo region. Ideal for taking great photographs.
Barragem de Vale de Gaio / Barragem de Trigo de Morais
- beach
- country
Barragem de Vale de Gaio / Barragem de Trigo de Morais
7595, Vale de Gaio
A dam located in the Xarama river (Sado's River Basin) right in the planes of the Alentejo region. Fishing and swimming are allowed. Motor boats and surfing are allowed with some restrictions.
Jardim Municipal de Borba
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- leisure
Rua Florbela Espanca
7150, Borba
Spacious garden with various tree species, benches and playground. One of the ex-libris of Borba is located here, the Fonte das Bicas.
São Gregório
- country
- heritage
São Gregório
7150, Rio de Moinhos
Village created in the 15th century, whose lands were owned by D. Luís Galvão Coutinho Freire. Its populations lived, essentially, at the expense of agriculture, given the fertility of the land for cultivation. Since it was close to Vila Viçosa, Estremoz and Borba, abandonment became inevitable. It had almost 40 inhabitants, but in the 80s it was abandoned, until, in 1998, it was acquired and recovered to give rise to the Village Tourism.
Jardim da Fuzeta
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- leisure
Avenida Professor Doutor César Oliveira
8700, Olhão
Small space with some benches, artificial lightning and a playground.
Marvão
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- heritage
Marvão
7330, Marvão
This small group of houses is located by the Marvão mountain. Located inside 17th century walls, it stands out for its unity and homogeneity. Located near Spain, this border fortress that exists since the 12th century had its first charter in the 13th century. A special note to the castle, a National Monument, the Convent of Our Lady of Estrela (Star), the pillory and several churches. A nice area for mountaineering.
Piódão
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- heritage
Piódão
6285, Piódão
Classed since 1978 as a public interest parish, Piódão is located near the Hermínios Hills and is one of the oldest villages in the country, surrounded by wide green areas. The village was firstly inhavited by sheperds. Its houses are mostly made of schist. Because it is difficult to get to, the village is known for the escape of well known criminals. A special note to its four chapels: Saint João, Saint Bárbara, Our Lady of Saúde (Good Health) and Our Lady of Good Parto. The local gastronomy includes the kid's chanfana, the tigeladas, the pão de ló, the filhós …
Parque Ambiental de Vilamoura
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- leisure
Quarteira
8125, Quarteira
The Vilamoura Environmental Park occupies an area of 200 ha of land owned by Vilamoura and was created with the aim of ensuring the preservation of ecosystems of great natural and landscape value. It integrates different areas of land occupation, which originates different types of habitats, with emphasis on wetlands dominated by reedbeds, areas of agricultural land, golf courses, and an area with dense riparian vegetation along the Ribeira de Quarteira.
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
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- leisure
Avenida Ayrton Senna da Silva
8135, Quarteira
With an area of over 18,000 hectares, it is one of Algarve's ex-libris. A place of great natural beauty, it is home to around fifty different species of animals and plants. It is a large natural channel, which runs parallel to the sea.
Parque Municipal de Loulé
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- leisure
Avenida 25 de Abril
8100, Loulé
Leisure space in the center of Loulé, with extensive trees and garden areas for picnics. It also has maintenance circuits and is open every day, 24 hours a day.