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Towns and VillagesMarvãoBetween Castelo de Vide and Portalegre, and only a few kilometres from Spain, stands the peaceful town of Marvão, on the highest crest of the Serra de São Mamede.The hilltop village of Ammaia, as it was then known, owes its current name to the fact (...)
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MonumentsSantuário de Nossa Senhora do SameiroOne of the most visited sites of Marian worship.Sitting atop a hill of the same name, at 566 metres of altitude, the Shrine of Our Lady of Sameiro is one of the most visited places of Marian worship in Portugal, providing a privileged view over the (...)
Telephone: +351 253 675 130
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Museums and PalacesMuseu Nacional de Arte AntigaThis museum is housed in a 17C palace and in a building that stands on the site of a 16C Carmelite convent, of which all that now remains is a Baroque chapel. It is one of the most important Portuguese museums and has a magnificent garden (...)
Telephone: +351 21 391 28 00
E-mail: geral@mnaa.dgpc.pt
Website: http://www.museudearteantiga.pt
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Towns and VillagesMonsantoIn their geography, climate and fauna, the plains of the Beira Interior region, between the foothills of the Serra da Gardunha and the River Ponsul, form the transitional zone between the north and south of Portugal. Standing above them on a high (...)
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OtherBordalo IIOwl Eyes / Olhos de MochoLocation: Rua Alexandre Herculano / Rua do Cotovelo, CovilhãThis work was carried out in the historical centre of Covilha in October 2014, as part of Wool, an urban art festival. The location chosen by Bordalo II, (...)
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BeachesPraia da BaíaDefined by two breakwaters, and accessed by a seaside walkway next to the centre of Espinho, Baía Beach is the most popular in the city.Its popularity among the surfing and bodyboarding communities has only been strengthened by the competitions held (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsJardins da Quinta das LágrimasLocated in Coimbra, on the left bank of the River Mondego, the Quinta das Lágrimas estate occupies a total area of 18.3 hectares. In the centre you'll find a 19th-century palace, that now operates as a luxury hotel, surrounded by gardens filled with (...)
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Museums and PalacesPaço dos Duques de BragançaThe construction of the palace of the Dukes of Bragança, its design inspired by that of the typical French manor houses, was begun in the early 15th century. It was commissioned by D. Afonso de Barcelos, the first duke of Bragança and the bastard (...)
Telephone: +351 253 412 273
E-mail: pduques@culturanorte.gov.pt
Website: https://pacodosduques.gov.pt/
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Towns and VillagesVila Nova de MilfontesThis pleasant town situated at the mouth of the River Mira owes much of its recent development to the great increase in tourism in this region. The calm and beautiful beaches along the Costa Vicentina are much sought after, mainly because they still (...)
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BeachesPraia dos Três IrmãosTrês Irmãos Beach lies around a bay formed by rocky outcrops located on the eastern extent of the Alvor sands that manage to extend unbroken over a full 7 kilometres.In addition to a complete set of support infrastructures and quality accommodation, (...)
