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Other1st Count of Vila RealApparently, king João I (reigned 1383-1433) was in Vila Real when he summoned Pedro de Meneses to appoint him the first governor and defender of Ceuta, recently conquered by the Portuguese. The nobleman was playing pelota with some companions in (...)
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Other516 Arouca Bridge (Ponte 516 Arouca)The 516 Arouca Bridge is one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges in the world, being 516 meters long. It is located in the municipality of Arouca, in the district of Porto, and integrates the Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark, next to the (...)
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DamsAçude de PedrogãoOne of the largest dams in the Baixo Alentejo region, it forms part of the Alqueva Dam undertaking.
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OtherADD FUELLocation: CoimbraDiogo Machado, aka ADD FUEL, graduated in Graphic Design from IADE and worked at several agencies in Portugal and Germany, but soon realised that freelancing was the status he coveted and that illustration was his passion. The (...)
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DamsAlbufeira da Tapada GrandeThe Tapada Grande Dam is located in the privileged area of the Guadiana Valley Natural Park. It is located in the course of the stream of Geraldo, close to Minas de São Domingos and the village of Corte do Pinto (in the municipality of Mértola).In (...)
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DamsAlbufeira de OdivelasOdivelas DamLocated in the stream of Odivelas, that flows into the river Sado, Odivelas Dam is a leisure space.On the banks of the dam, that pertain territorially to the municipality of Alvito, there is the Markádia Campsite, including a restaurant, (...)
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DamsAlbufeira do RoxoThis dam supplies the municipalities of Beja and Aljustrel, to which it pertains in administrative terms, intended primarily for irrigation.The practise of secondary activities is subject to restrictions, and motorised watersports are not permitted.
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OtherAlmond-Trees in BlossomAt the end of winter, especially in the months of February and March, the soft white colour of the almond-trees in blossom mixes with the greens and browns of the surrounding landscape. This is an excellent time for visiting this particular region (...)
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OtherAlong the banks of the LisLeaving from the Luís de Camões Garden, where the Tourism Office is to be found, follow the curving bank of the River Lis, historically key to the city’s prosperity. The Avenida Heróis de Angola takes you down to a retail district that boasts all (...)
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OtherA packed day out on the other side of the TagusThe beautiful landscapes of the Serra da Arrábida and the beaches around the Sado river estuary provide an excellent backdrop to this scenic tour to the south of Lisbon. Do not get confused, there are two "Azeitão". Start in Vila Nogueira de (...)
