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Towns and VillagesTaviraIn the Algarve, archaeological remains have been discovered tracing settlement back over 6,000 years. However, it was under the Roman empire that the southern coastline was settled in a more organised fashion. The city of Balsa was established in (...)
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Towns and VillagesMiranda do DouroThis very ancient city was once a Roman settlement and later on, in the eighth century, was occupied by the Arabs, who gave it the name of "Mir Andul", which later gave rise to Miranda.Its location by the border gave it great importance as a (...)
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Towns and VillagesCaramuloFor the very best in clean and pure airs, and a sure remedy to any concept of stress, spend some time in Serra do Caramulo. So healthy are the surroundings, this region has long since been sought out as a cure for lung and breathing ailments.Located (...)
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Towns and VillagesMarialvaBecause of its splendid location on the top of an almost inaccessible cliff, on the left bank of the River Alva, the small historical village of Marialva was an important military stronghold in the Middle Ages.The same position was, in fact, also (...)
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Towns and VillagesMonte RealPreviously known as the Póvoa (hamlet) of Monte Real, this town developed considerably during the 20th century, due to the increasing demand for the acknowledged therapeutic qualities of its waters. The hot springs, within the Pinhal (pine forest) (...)
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Towns and VillagesSeixalOn the south bank of the River Tagus, the extremely fertile region of Seixal was used during the Moorish occupation for introducing various Mediterranean cultures, such as vineyards, olive groves and fig trees. Because of the characeristics of its (...)
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Towns and VillagesAlpedrinhaBuilt on the southern slope of the Serra da Gardunha and protected from the harsh winter winds, Alpedrinha offers its visitors the chance to enjoy clean, pure air.The Romans called the village Petratinia and perhaps they took away with them the (...)
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Towns and VillagesBerlengasLocated opposite Peniche, the Berlengas Archipelago consists of 3 groups of small islands: Berlenga Grande (the only inhabited one, that can be visited by boat from Peniche) and the nearby reefs, Estelas and Farilhões-Forcadas; their geological (...)
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Towns and VillagesAmaresSituated between the valley of the River Cávado and the mountains of the Serra do Gerês, this is a very fertile region, known particularly for its oranges and its production of vinho verde. Right from the early days of Portuguese nationhood, the (...)
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Towns and VillagesAbrantesSituated on a hillside next to the River Tagus, Abrantes has always been an important place in terms of military strategy, since from its highest point one can enjoy an immense panoramic view, including most of the River Tagus, and extending to the (...)
