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Historical Monuments in Bragança

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The Keep is the most impressive part of the Castle of Bragança. It lies in the center of the Citadel and is noted for its large sq

Of Cultural Interest in Vila Chã

Castro de San Lorenzo in Vila Chã

Truly amazing! A fort of the Iron Age perfectly preserved. Free tour outdoors, on San Lorenzo Hill (in Vila Chã). This fortified v

Churches in Castro Marim

Hermitage of San Antonio

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Built inside the revellín San Antonio, this chapel was constructed by King Joao IV around the year 1640. Originally Baroque was a

Viewpoints in Castro Marim

Views from the Hill of the Castle

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The village of Castro Marin sits in a hollow protected by 2 hills where there are paths (the Castle and Fort San Sebastian ) wit

Squares in Póvoa de Varzim

Dolores Square

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This small square is named after the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. It faces the Póvoa Hospital, in the historic centre, just with

Churches in Póvoa de Varzim

St. Joseph of Ribamar Church

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The Church of San José de Ribamar is the parish church of the north of the city, and is just steps from the beach/boardwalk. It's

Neighborhoods in Póvoa de Varzim

Fishermen's District

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As I said before, Póvoa is a traditional fishing village. I recommend leaving the tourist area for a while and exploring this typi

Harbors in Sagres

Baleeira Port

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The Porto da Baleeira (or Puerto de Sagres) lives mainly off fishing, but now it coexists with tourist activity since some compani

Historical Monuments in Lagos

Walls and Bastions

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The strategic location of Lagos attracted different civilizations (Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans), but not until t

Beaches in Lagoa

De Caneiros Beach

A lovely and cozy beach, but somewhat dangerous with clean water and quite a swell. It's located about three kilometres from the s

Squares in Albufeira

Largo Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco

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Squares in Barcelos

Largo da Porta Nova

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The Largo da Porta Nova is in the very center of Barcelos and acts as the hub of the main pedestrian and shopping streets of the c

Of Touristic Interest in Castelo Branco

Turist Office

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The Tourist Office is, like all government departments, in the Town Square. It's a small but complete and we were very kindly give

Churches in Castelo Branco

Santa María do Castelo Church

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In the walled enclosure of what was the Castelo Branco or the Templarios, is the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo. It was built on

Lakes in Monção

Lagoa da Brejoeira

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In my recent visit to the magnificent Palacio da Brejoeira, in addition to seeing a beautiful neoclassical building from the early

Gardens in Monção

The Brejoeira Palace Gardens

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There is a lot to see in this great neoclassical palace and its gardens of the early nineteenth century English style. There are f

Forests in Monção

Forest and Palomar Brejoeira

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Ex-libris of the region Monçao, this palace is a grandiose neoclassical building from the early nineteenth century. It also has be

Of Cultural Interest in Monção

Fountain of the Swans

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The Source of the Swan is situated in the grounds of Brejoeira Palace (dating back to the 19th Century) and I recently went on a g

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