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Lagoa e Cascata do Troço
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Lagoa e Cascata do Troço
3515, Bodiosa-a-Velha
This small lagoon, located on the river Troço, has a natural waterfall and offers a serene and wild landscape. On the banks of the river are visible ruins of old oil mills and mills.
Parque Municipal de Leiria / Parque Municipal Tenente Coronel Jaime Filipe da Fonseca
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- leisure
Largo Camilo Castelo Branco
2400-137, Leiria
The Municipal Park has a restaurant and café, as well as tables and benches for picnickers. It also includes the Leiria tennis club, basketball and handball courts, a playground and small lakes. It is also known as Parque do Avião, for having exposed an airplane.
Jardim Luís de Camões
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- leisure
Largo 5 de Outubro, 48
2400-137, Leiria
It is the largest green space in the city, with a terrace and a restaurant. Nearby, the Lis river allows for walks along the banks, connected by bridges. If the weather invites, a picnic is possible at one of the tables.
Jardim do Cerco de Mafra
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- leisure
Largo General Humberto Delgado
2640-492, Mafra
The only covered area open to the public allows, in its 1187 hectares of forest, contact with countless animal species. The Cerco garden surrounds the building, covering an area of 8 hectares, and works as a transition element between the monument and Tapada de Mafra. The central pond, the water wheel and the small lakes are worth mentioning.
Tapada Nacional de Mafra
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Portão do Codeçal
2640-602, Mafra
Built in 1747, the Tapada Nacional de Mafra was created with the aim of providing adequate involvement to the Mafra Palace, to constitute a recreational space for the King and his court and also to supply firewood and other products to the Convent. With an area of 1187 hectares, Tapada has a rich fauna and flora and offers a series of activities to the public, such as walking, mountain biking and train routes, night visits, traditional games and activities for the youngest.
Miradouro do Castelo
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- leisure
Largo Coronel Freitas Garcia
2510, Óbidos
A place with lovely views of the typical houses of Óbidos. There is a small telescope.
Lagoa de Óbidos
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Lagoa de Óbidos
2510, Vau
A quite lovely lagoon fromed by a central area with several channels, namely those of Barrosa and Bom Sucesso. Once, the ocean reached the walls of Óbidos.
Parque Cinegético de Óbidos
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Vila de Óbidos
2510-089, Óbidos
A green space with several plant and animal species, namely deer and boars, besides a few windmills. There are also garden benches and drinking fountains.
Jardim Botânico de Famões
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- leisure
Rua Cidade de Portimão, 359
1685-676, Odivelas
With about 6200 square meters of area, the Botanical Garden of Brussels hosts over 6000 plants representing about 50 native species characteristics of the Lisbon region. The garden includes a central space for outdoor Auditorium, illuminated by solar-powered lamps.
Jardim da Música
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Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes
2675, Odivelas
The garden of music is part of a rehabilitation project of the municipality of Odivelas. Currently available native species trees, grassy areas and spaces of aromatic herbs.