Things to do for Nature & Outdoors

Nature & Outdoors

Great Route of the Historical Villages

This great route connects the 12 Historical Villages of Center of Portugal by stages, in a circular track of 600 km.  (...)

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Vouga Valley cycling path

Set upon the former railway line of Vouga – the very winding Vale das Voltas railway line that was deactivated in 1980 - the Vouga Valley cycling path stretches along 70 kms. The enchanted valley of Vouga River sets the (...)

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Great Route of the Magical Mountains

The Great Route of the Magical Villages cross the Mountains of Montemuro, Arada, Arestal and Freita, along the Rivers Douro, Vouga and Paiva. (...)

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Varanda dos Carqueijais

Offering a breath-taking view over the southeastern flank of Serra da Estrela and the charming city of Covilhã, 1130 meters-high Varanda dos Carqueijais is a stunning suspended belvedere, beautifully placed at the heart of the natural landscape.   (...)

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Torre de Vigia

The 16 meter-high watchtower Torre de Vigia is a memorable landmark in the landscape of Geopark Naturtejo, in the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, near Castelo Branco. Designed by Pritzker award-winning Portuguese architect Siza Vieira, this is the last watchtower of Center (...)

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Geoscope of Fajão

Enjoying a stunning location at the dazzling Açor Mountain, the recently opened Geoscope of Fajão is the living proof that the Schist Villages are among the world's rarest destinations for dark sky observation. (...)

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Fernandaires belvedere

Beautifully knelt upon the Zêzere River and Castelo de Bode dam, Fernandaires belvedere, located in Vila de Rei region, one hour away from Castelo Branco, is one of Center of Portugal's most breath-taking belvederes. A gateway to paradise.  (...)

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Zebro belvedere

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the brand new Zebro belvedere, designed by Pritzker award-winning Portuguese architect Siza Vieira, beautifully placed in the region of Oleiros, one hour away from Castelo Branco.  (...)

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Senhora da Piedade

Located in the breath-taking Lousã Mountain, 34 km away from Coimbra, Senhora da Piedade river beach was named after the nearby hermitage.  A place of sheer natural beauty near the iconic Castle of Lousã. (...)

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Penedo Furado

The densely wooded Penedo Furado river beach, beautifully placed in the region of Vila Rei, Portugal's geodesic centre, in the EN2, 45 minutes away from Tomar, is a true natural paradise inhabited by several waterfalls. Ideal for families and nature lovers.  (...)

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Poço Azul

Poço Azul river beach, located in Arada Mountain, in São Pedro do Sul, near Viseu, is the ultimate natural masterpiece.  (...)

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From Areia Branca beach to Paimogo Fort

This enchanting walking tour will lead you across the most incredible bucolic landscapes at the heart of a jaw-dropping nature.  (...)