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Aldeia de Ouguela
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- heritage
Ouguela
7370, Ouguela
This old medieval town is located at an altitude of 270 metres. Inside the walls of the old 17th century castle there are 17th and 18th centuries houses. Other houses are located at the "arrabalde", meaning out of the walls, in cliff areas with steep streets. The sanctuary of Our Lady of Enxara is located on the outskirts.
Barragem do Abrilongo
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- country
Nossa Senhora da Graça dos Degolados
7370, Degolados
A dam on the municipality of São João Baptista (Saint John the Baptist), that welcomes the Abrilongo brook.
Barragem do Caia
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- country
São João Baptista
7370, São João Baptista
A dam located on a ragged soil of harvest lands and olive trees, on the Caia river. Sports and leisure are permitted in certain areas.
Parque Augusto Pólvora
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- leisure
Avenida Dom Manuel Martins, 4
2970, Sesimbra
Localizado na Maça, este aprazível parque com 5,5 hectares divide-se em zonas de descanso e de lazer, ligadas por um percurso pedonal. Destaque para o Skate Parque, para o centro de apoio a atividades de ar livre, para a estação fitness e para o parque infantil.
Lagoa de Albufeira
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Lagoa de Albufeira
2970, Sesimbra
A long lagoon with about 1.3 km2, formed by two main areas linked by a narrow channel. Surround by vast sandy areas, this place has tranquil waters and is a refugee for several bird species. It may have once beeen a passage from the Tejo river to the sea, which is located about 150 m away. It has protected dunes.
Parque da Cidade de Beja
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- leisure
Rua de Lisboa
7800, Beja
Recent leisure space with gardens (water, smells and colours), a central lake, infra-structures for a restaurant, news stand and esplanade, a space called canídromo, playground and a small skate park.
Palhota
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- heritage
Palhota
2070-502, Palhota
Typical village of fishermen, situated in the region of Paignton, known by the peculiarity of their homes and of its people. Its construction is based on pillars (to prevent flooding) and is in wood that has been painted subsequently to the taste of the owner. Since most fishermen here live from Vieira de Leiria, their boats are called vieiros. The beach is sandy Brown, very quiet and here you will see more fishermen than sunbathers! This was also the village where he lived the Portuguese writer Alves Redol.
Parque Municipal Quinta das Pratas
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- leisure
Rua 25 de Abril
2070, Cartaxo
A very goo looking park, with tall trees and plenty of shades, a bandstand and small macadam trails that render this an even more pleasant walk. There is a playground.
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, situated on the slopes of the castle of the fair. Is a very well maintained park with century-old trees, railings, a man-made Lake traversed by a bridge and an artificial Grotto of rare beauty that is reminiscent of the art of Gaudí. It is also known for there true dreamland, an initiative that, every year for Christmas heights, recreates a magical world with hundreds of actors, where children can visit Santa's House, the little Red Riding Hood's grandmother's house or even climb the Beanstalk of John. A …
Penela
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- heritage
Penela
3230, Penela
Penela, a name of celtic origins, is located between the interior mountain area and the coastal plains. It was founded during the reign of Dom Afonso Henriques and rceived its charter in 1337. It has a castle whose construction started in the 11th century and a donjon. Ot has two diffrent areas: insid walls, the oldest one, and outside walls.