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Associação Geoparque Arouca (AGA)
Visitor center
Canyoning & hiking in a rocky landscape with fossil excavation sites & former tungsten mines.
4.60 (3.8K reviews)
(~1.37 km from centre)
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River beach of Vau
Lake shore swimming area
👍👍 Caves, spotless sand, cliffs, rock pools and restaurants. Can't ask for much more from a beach. Low tide makes for a epic run to the boardwalk and as far as the lighthouse. Jardim do Vau hotel overlooking the beach is an excellent option if you want to somewhere to stay . Beware of the overhanging c...
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
(~8.46 km from centre)
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Praia Fluvial do Areínho
Lake shore swimming area
👍👍 Very cool and pretty. To go with the family.
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
(~7.66 km from centre)
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Garganta do Paiva
Tourist attraction
👍 Lovely place to go with family and friends. I will recommend to everyone. It's a must visit.. you'll never forget the experience. Portugal is a beautiful place.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
(~8.15 km from centre)
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Aguieiras Waterfalls
Scenic spot
👍👍 It’s an amazing place to visit. Entry fee on the bridge is 4€ but if you ticket on online then the price will be only 2€ but you have to go there before 17h if you want to get over the bridge. Enjoy
4.60 (655 reviews)
(~8.67 km from centre)
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Arte Sacra de Arouca Museum
Museum
👍👍 Beautiful monastery, a must see if you visit Arouca. It has lots of religious artifacts, if you have time my advice to you is to take the full tour of the museum.
The monastic building constituted by the church, choir, cloisters, dormitories and fence, was classified as a National Monument in 1910....
4.50 (553 reviews)
(~1.22 km from centre)
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Museu das Trilobites
Museum
👍👍 Excellent. The museum is simple but full with treasures and their explanation is excellent. The architecture of the building are fabulous - build with slate. There is a query next door and also a Roman gold mine. Overall they try very hard and provide excellent value for money. It was our highlight...
4.50 (438 reviews)
(~5.81 km from centre)
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Fluvial beach Espiunca
Lake shore swimming area
👍👍 Paradise place. It has a bar with a large car park. In the village there is also a service area for motorhomes. It is one of the points where you can enter to do Paiva Walkways. Round trip is about 20 km, but those who want to do it only one way can return to the beginning by taxi.
4.30 (261 reviews)
(~8.85 km from centre)
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Praia Fluvial Albergaria da Serra
Lake shore swimming area
👍 Excellent stop for a refreshing swim in the waters of the river. It also has a leisure park at the top of Serra da Freita.
Excellent walk in spring, which provides a walk without getting hot and benefiting from the mild temperature to go up and down the mountain.
Magnificent views with a mandator...
4.40 (203 reviews)
(~6.1 km from centre)
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Praia Fluvial da Paradinha
Lake shore swimming area
👍👍 Lindíssima, um paraíso no nosso Portugal. Imensa verdura, muitos animais selvagens, água pura lindíssima, muito apetecível para banhos. Situado perto de Alvarenga, está aldeia continua com os seus traços maravilhosamente rústicos. Com o passar do Rio Paiva muito próximo, uma questão de metros. É sem...
4.40 (195 reviews)
(~7.18 km from centre)
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Parque de Nossa Senhora da Ouvida
Park
👍👍 Um lugar muito bonito e ideal para passar um dia em família.
Muitas mesas e muita sombra.
Parque de diversões para as crianças muito bem conservado.
4.40 (97 reviews)
(~9.59 km from centre)
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Praia Fluvial de Paço de Mato
Lake shore swimming area
👍👍 Uuauuu... Very peaceful. Clean water for bathing. It has tables for lunch, barbecue and water/fountain. I really liked it, clean and quiet space.
4.40 (89 reviews)
(~8.43 km from centre)