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   Monuments

   Castelo de Leiria

   Coming up from the city, visitors enter Leiria Castle through the Albacara Gateway. Inside this defensive bastion, there are various historical points of interest that have been well preserved. They include the Church of Nossa Senhora da Pena, the (...)
   
   Telephone: 244 813 982
   Fax: 244 811 564

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   The Caretos of Podence

   In the village of Podence, close to Macedo de Cavaleiros and 40 km from Bragança, Carnival is one of the most important events in the annual calendar. It's when the famous Caretos of Podence appear in the streets, diabolical figures that at this (...)

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   Activities

   EVOA - Espaço de Visitação e Observação de Aves (Visiting and Birdwatching Centre)

   Just 30 minutes from Lisbon, you can embark on a magnificent expedition into the world of birds, which can be observed in their natural habitat, while exploring the wild side of the Tagus River.Part of the grounds of Companhia das Lezírias, and (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 926 458 963
   E-mail: evoa@evoa.pt
   Website: http://www.evoa.pt
   

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   Tourist Offices

   Posto de Turismo - Amarante

   
   
   Telephone: +351 255 420 246
   Fax: +351 255 420 281
   E-mail: turismo@cm-amarante.pt

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   Beaches

   Praia de Afife

   A huge expanse of sand reached by protective wooden walkways leading through the dunes, Afife Beach is a good example of respect for the natural environmental quality.The strong waves create good surfing conditions while the southern area of the (...)

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   Other

   Rock Art of the Vale do Côa Archaeological Park

   Through 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 (...)

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   Events

   International Piano Festival (Festival Internacional de Piano do Oeste)

   In june/july, piano music fills the medieval town of Óbidos.The International Piano Festival brings to several municipalities in the West Region and to Lisbon a range of internationally renowned musicians. The programme focuses on keyboard music and (...)
   
   Website: http://www.pianobidos.org
   

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   Monuments

   Castelo de São João Baptista

   São João Baptista CastleSão João Baptista Castle was commissioned by King D. Filipe II of Spain and I of Portugal, at the end of the 16th century, in order to protect the armadas travelling from the Indies and the Americans, when they passed through (...)

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   Towns and Villages

   Arcos de Valdevez

   Inhabited since prehistoric times, as can be seen by the various archaeological finds on display at the Mezio Megalithic Centre, the town is situated in the valley of the River Vez and still retains much of the typical charm of the Alto Minho (...)

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    Other

    A trip through the Alto Minho

    Embark on a reinvigorating trip through the Soajo and Peneda mountains . You'll find it difficult to take your eyes off the spectacular landscape, including pasture land, and magnificent views over rolling horizons that have a long historical and (...)

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