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Parque Natural de Montesinho
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Portelo
5300-544, França
With around 75,000 hectares, it is one of the largest protected natural areas in Portugal and a must-see for anyone arriving in this region where nature has been very generous. The Serra de Montesinho is characterized by its rounded hills and the valleys the Sabor, Maçãs and Baceiro Rivers. The fauna is varied and rich, with emphasis on the presence of wolves, deer, roe deer, nesting birds, amphibians and reptiles. There are signposted walking paths that are a great way to get in touch with the vast biodiversity.

Paisagem Florestal da Serra Padrela
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Serra Padrela
5450, Bornes de Aguiar
A forest area on the hill to the south of Chaves, between Valpaços and Vila Pouca de Aguiar, that belongs to the Old Massif of Trás-os-Montes, 10 km long.

Serra da Arrábida
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Serra da Arrábida
2900, Setúbal
Located in the Natural Park of the Arrábida Hill, it overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. It spreads from the Palmela hillock to the Cape Espichel and it is 35 km long, 6 km wide in average, and reaches its peak at the Alto do Formosinho. Occupied since the days of old, the roman presence may be seen in the tanks that the romans used for salting the fish. A space with landscapes of great beauty that includes woods and beaches alike. It is extremely rich in terms of animals and plants, with local species, as well as in architectural terms, namely …

Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo
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Vila Franca do Campo
9680, Vila Franca do Campo
Located about a kilometer from the coast, the islet and the sea surrounding Vila Franca do Campo are a natural reserve. Its shape is due to the action of marine erosion on a volcanic cone. Between the months of June and September, there is a boat connection between the port of Vila Franca and the islet, so that people can enjoy the natural pool with clear waters.

Trilho Pedestre Praia - Lagoa do Fogo (PRC2)
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Caminho Ribeira da Praia
9680, Água de Alto
This route starts in Ribeira Grande, passing by the geothermal station and Caldeira Velha, then climbing to the viewpoint that offers a magnificent view over this famous lagoon and, finally, descending to its banks. It is approximately six kilometers long.

Trilho das Cascatas (PR1)
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Vila de Rei
6110, Vila de Rei
Circular pedestrian route with approximately ten kilometers long, starting and ending in Vila de Rei. It goes through Ribeira do Lavadouro, Ribeira do Vale Feito and Ribeiro da Vila, highlighting the various waterfalls and corners of great natural beauty, present in the surrounding area along the way. You can also observe a great diversity of fauna and flora.

Cabeça da Velha
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Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Desterro
6270-277, Seia
Granitic rock in the shape of a head.

Boca do Inferno
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Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
2750-800, Cascais
It is the most spectacular natural accident of the geological formation of coasting calcareous stone showing erosion from rain water. It once might have been a cave sculpted on the rock by rain water and the strength of the waves, which cealing ended up collapsing.

Pedras Parideiras
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CM1237
4540, Castanheira
A unique phenomenon in Portugal, quite rare in the world, that consists of rocks that grow and set free from the "mother-rock", hence the name of "pedras parideiras".

Ecopista do Corgo
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Rua do Noval, 2
5450-287, Telões
A Ecopista do Corgo resulta da recuperação da antiga linha ferroviária, que unia Vila Pouca de Aguiar a Vila Real, e que foi desativada em 1990. È uma via que permite a circulação a pé, de bicicleta ou a cavalo.
