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OtherMercado dos LavradoresSituated in the historic Santa Maria area, in the centre of Funchal, the Farmers' Market is one of the landmarks that Madeira's capital has to offer its visitors and of course the entire population, where the colours, aromas and tradition join (...)
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OtherMiguel JanuárioPlace: Mercado do Chão do LoureiroIn the Baixa district of Lisbon, anyone who uses a lift to get to the Castelo de Sâo Jorge (St. George's Castle) is bound to pass the former Chão do Loureiro market. The building, as well as housing one of the lifts (...)
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OtherMiradouro do AssumadouroLocated in the municipality of Freixo de Espada à Cinta, the Assumadouro viewpoint invites visitors to appreciate nature in its purest state.This spot offers a great view of the Douro River and is a quiet, secluded place perfect for relaxing and (...)
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OtherMiradouro do CarrascalinhoThe Carrascalinho viewpoint, in the municipality of Freixo de Espada à Cinta, provides a stunning view over the Douro Internacional Natural Park, where the river narrows and steep cliffs create small waterfalls that cascade over rocks.In this (...)
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OtherMiradouro do Penedo DurãoPenedo Durão is one of the most impressive viewpoints in the municipality of Freixo de Espada à Cinta.Located at an altitude of 550 metres, it provides a sweeping view over the Douro River as it winds through the landscape flanked by terraces lined (...)
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OtherMiradouro JurássicoLocated in the Natural Park of Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, around 500 metres above sea level, the Jurassic Belvedere offers an excellent observation point over the territory to the north and west of this mountain range, from where it is possible to (...)
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CavesMonumento Natural Regional da Gruta das TorresThe Gruta das Torres, located on the island of Pico at an altitude of 285 metres, is the largest lava tunnel known to exist in the Azores, with a total length of roughly 5150 metres and a maximum height of 15 metres.It consists of a large main (...)
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CavesMonumento Natural Regional da Gruta do CarvãoThe natural wealth of the Gruta do Carvão lies in its great variety of geological aspects, structures and phenomena that are typically caused by volcanic activity. These features include structures known as "gas bubbles", corresponding to sectors of (...)
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CavesMonumento Natural Regional do Algar do CarvãoAlgar do Carvão is situated in the central area of Terceira island, at an altitude of roughly 550 metres.Previously forming part of a Natural Geological Reserve, the area of Algar do Carvão (roughly 40.5 hectares) was recently reclassified as a (...)
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OtherMosteiro de Santa Cruz - The Cloisters of Silence and the SacristyWith a square ground plan, the arches of these cloisters present a beautiful decoration of laurel leaves carved out of stone. They were designed by Marcos Pires and built in the first quarter of the 16th century. On the walls, visitors should notice (...)