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Thermal BathsTermas de MonfortinhoThe existence of Roman remains has led to the belief that the Monfortinho springs were used during the Roman colonisation, although it is only from the 17th century onwards that there is reliable evidence of their use. The spa became important in (...)
Telephone: +351 277 430 320; +351 963 313 253
Fax: +351 277 430 409
E-mail: secretaria@termasdemonfortinho.com
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Protected AreasPaisagem Protegida da Arriba Fóssil da Costa de CaparicaThe fossil cliff is constituted by a succession of sedimentary rock strata, one of the most important examples of its kind in Western Europe, whose origin dates back to the Pliocene period, around 10 million years ago. At that time, the Sea reached (...)
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ArchaeologyParque Arqueológico do Vale do CôaThrough the imposing mountains of the north-eastern region of Portugal, where in early spring the almond trees are in full blossom and in autumn the vines are covered with fiery red leaves, there runs into the River Douro, from the south, a (...)
Telephone: +351 279 768 260/1
Fax: +351 279 768 270
E-mail: museu@arte-coa.pt
Website: http://www.arte-coa.pt
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BeachesPraia dos SalgadosCovering a large area, Salgados Beach contrasts with the other beaches of Albufeira due its diversity of landscape. Here, the backdrop of ochre cliffs gives way to a cordon of golden dunes. Beyond the dunes is the Salgados Lagoon, an important (...)
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BeachesPraia de Porto NovoLocated on the mouth of Alcabrichel river, the Porto Novo Beach is located on the lower extent of a most beautiful valley incorporating slopes covered in rich, green vegetation covering remnants of pre-historic settlements. Historically a fishing (...)
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CampingParque de Campismo da Lagoa de Santo AndréThe camping site is located in the Alentejo by the beautiful Lagoon of Santo André and by the Atlantic Ocean, in an area of great beauty with many trees and a large beach.
Telephone: +351 269 708 550
Fax: +351 269 708 559
E-mail: s.andre@fcmportugal.com
Website: http://www.fcmportugal.com
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Theme ParksWorld of Discoveries, Interactive Museum and Theme ParkWORLD OF DISCOVERIES is an Interactive Museum and Theme Park that recreates the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators, crossing oceans to discover an unknown world.At the WORLD OF DISCOVERIES the multimedia content provides a (...)
Telephone: +351 220 439 770
E-mail: info@worldofdiscoveries.com
Website: http://www.worldofdiscoveries.com
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Museums and PalacesMuseu de Arte Contemporânea de SerralvesThe multidisciplinary perspective of the architectural design was the work of architect Álvaro Siza Vieira. Hence, in addition to the 4,500m2 of exhibition area with its emphasis on scale, proportion and light, the remaining 8,200m2 feature an (...)
Telephone: +351 22 615 65 00
Fax: +351 22 615 65 33
E-mail: serralves@serralves.pt
Website: http://www.serralves.pt
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Towns and VillagesAveiroThe capital of the Ria, a vast lagoon where the freshwater of the River Vouga joins with the sea, Aveiro is intersected by canals, genuine streets of water, along which can be seen gliding the brightly coloured boats known as barcos moliceiros. (...)
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DamsBarragem do Castelo de BodeLocated in the River Zêzere, in a zone of great beauty, Castelo de Bode Dam has one of the largest reservoirs in Portugal. It extends across a total distance of 60 kms, spanning the municipalities of Tomar, Abrantes, Sardoal and Ferreira do Zêzere. (...)
