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   Beaches

   Praia da Tocha

   In the second half of the 20th century, the small fishing village of Tocha became a sought after resort without ever losing its original identity. Out on its sands, there are still examples of the traditional wooden stilt platforms built by (...)

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   Beaches

   Praia da Foz do Arelho - Mar e Lagoa

   On the confluence between the Óbidos Lagoon and the sea, Foz do Arelho Beach throws up the choice between two very different types of beach. On the one side the Lagoon, a place of great natural beauty with its banks covered in thick vegetation and (...)

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   Museums and Palaces

   Palácio Nacional de Queluz

   The Palace of Queluz and its gardens, represents one of the finest examples of late 18th-century Portuguese architecture.Built at the orders of Pedro III, the husband of D. Maria I (1734-1816), and used as a royal residence, this palace is one of (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 219 237 300
   Fax: +351 219 237 350
   E-mail: info@parquesdesintra.pt
   Website: http://www.parquesdesintra.pt
   

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   Beaches

   Praia da Aguda

   Located halfway between Gaia and Espinho, Aguda Beach covers an expanse of sand running from Miramar in the north through to Granja to the south.With its strong waves, this Beach has a good following in the surfing community while the many species (...)

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   Monuments

   Sé Catedral do Porto

   The many names of Marian Devotion.Porto Cathedral, like the first band of city walls, was born in the 12th century by initiative of its first bishop, D. Hugo. The temple is also known as the church of Santa Maria do Porto, de Nossa Senhora do Porto (...)
   
   Telephone: +351 226 179 345 - 222 059 028
   Fax: +351 226 096 276
   E-mail: geral@culturanorte.pt
   Website: http://www.culturanorte.pt/pt/gca/index.php?id=120
   

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   Suggestions

   Caramulo, Açor and Lousã – other mountain ranges to explore

   The most common image of Centro de Portugal is of nature in its purest state, massive mountains and many rivers in deep valleys, creating landscapes of great beauty. The highest and most famous mountain is Serra da Estrela, but Centro de Portugal (...)

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   Beaches

   Praia da Areia Branca

   The waves of Areia Branca Beach are among the best for either learning or engaging in either surfing or bodyboarding.With the best renowned sands of Lourinhã council, the Beach always has plenty going along at the numerous bars and restaurants (...)

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   Other

   Estádio Municipal de Braga

   Built for Euro 2004, Braga Municipal Stadium is a notable feat of engineering, with innovative architectural lines.Conceived by the architect, Eduardo Souto Moura, the stadium is located in a former quarry and is harmoniously integrated within the (...)

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   Suggestions

   Slate in the Serra da Lousã

   The Serra da Lousã provides a natural habitat for many deer, wild boars and roe deer, and also harbours many slate villages, where you’ll find a sense of tranquillity that you probably never even dreamt existed. Highly popular for radical sports, (...)

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    Suggestions

    Mediterranean Diet

    The Mediterranean Diet, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, is part of the identity of the Portuguese gastronomy.Its basis is plants, including vegetables, fruit, good quality bread and largely unprocessed cereals, dried and fresh legumes (...)

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