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Jardim do Alto de Santa Catarina
- country
- leisure
Rua de Santa Catarina
1200, Lisboa
Small garden located in one of the seven hills of Lisbon. In the centre of the garden, on a block of stones, is a monument in blue marble devoted to the Adamastor, legendary figure described in the Lusíadas, opened in 1927.
Idanha-a-Nova
- country
- heritage
Idanha-a-Nova
6060, Idanha-a-Nova
Located on a foothill, above a wide plain, Idanha-a-Nova still has an archaic aspect. The buildings show vestiges of the 16th and 18th centuries and there are still some elements left of the old medieval walls. The abundace of clay underground made it a pottery centre. Vestiges of the castle, whose construction was ordered by Gualdim Paes, and several churches and manors, namely the House of the Marquis of Graciosa and that of the Count of Idanha-a-Nova stand out. The sanctuary of Our Lady of Almortão and the Ponsul dam are located nearby.
Parque Urbano da Costa da Caparica
- country
- leisure
Avenida Afonso de Albuquerque
2825, Costa da Caparica
Ample space that combines fun spaces, cycle paths, picnic Park, food court and a core of environmental awareness.
Barragem de Vilarinho das Furnas
- beach
- country
Barragem de Vilarinho das Furnas
4840, Gerês
Located in a protected area, right in the Gerês National Park, the dam of Vilarinho das Furnas is surrounded by roman archaeological vestiges and time honoured landmarks. It is a dam on the Homem river (Cávado river basin). Sports and leisure are permitted with a few restrictions.
Barragem do Caldeirão
- beach
- country
EN 556
6300-225, Guarda
A dam in the Estrela Mountain massif. It belongs to the Mondego river basin, at the Caldeirão Brook.
Jardim Municipal José de Lemos
- country
- leisure
Largo General Humberto Delgado
6300-712, Guarda
A garden with lawns and several trees. A special note to a monument devoted to the Great War soldiers.
Parque da Ponte Maria Pia
- country
- leisure
Alameda Serra do Pilar
4430-999, Vila Nova de Gaia
Localizado junto à Ponte do Infante, este espaço verde oferece uma vista privilegiada sobre o rio Douro e uma diversidade de equipamentos, desde aparelhos de ginástica a um halfpipe para andar de skate. Aqui poderá também fazer caminhadas, piqueniques e jogar xadrez num tabuleiro à escala humana.
Miradouro Velho da Pedra Bela
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- leisure
Vilar da Veiga
4845, Gerês
A group of granite rocks that overlooks the thermae canyon. Its views are overwhelming. It is located at an altitude of 834 metres.
Parque de Santa Cruz ou Jardim da Sereia
- country
- leisure
Praça da República
3000, Coimbra
Also known as Jardim da Sereia, was once part of the fence of the monastery of Santa Cruz and dates back to the 18th century. The entrance to the Garden is through a triumphal arch, surmounted by three statues representing faith, hope and charity. The arch is still flanked by two turrets of Baroque decoration. The terrace of "The game" continues with its scenic waterfall in the background. The source of the Nogueira with a statue representing a Merman (popularly confused with a mermaid) by opening the mouth to a dolphin.
Miradouro do Pico dos Barcelos
- country
- leisure
Urbanização Pico dos Barcelos
9020, Funchal
Belvedere located 335 metres high, offering a dazzling landscape over the city of Funchal, with the desert Islands as a background.