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Miradouro de Trás
For a fine view across the gorge of the Rio Corgo and Rio Cabril, walk south to this panoramic viewpoint, just beyond a small cemetery and chapel.
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Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
The works of early-20th-century Funchal sculptor Francisco Franco can be found at this small museum, which also displays works by his painter brother.
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Torre do Rio
At the river’s edge, near its confluence with the Ribeira de Oeiras, is the ruined, Roman-era Torre do Rio (River Tower), which once guarded the vital port.
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Museu do Mar
The small Museu do Mar spells out Cascais’ maritime history with costumes, tools, nets and boats, accompanied by quotes (in English) from the fisherfolk.
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Largo das Portas do Sol
This original Moorish gateway affords stunning angles over Alfama’s jumble of red rooftops and pastel-coloured houses, underscored by the true blue Tejo.
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Complexo Balnear Lido Galomar
Take the lift down from Caniço de Baixos Hotel Galomar to discover this secluded sun-trapping bathing area with sea access, pools and a first-rate restaurant.
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Museu de Arte Sacra e Etnologia
The most interesting of Fátimas several religious exhibitions and museums, this has a wide display of religious art and artefacts from around the world.
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Pólo Museológico de Salir
Within the area encompassed by what remains of Salirs ruined castle, this little museum displays local archaeological finds and offers tourist information.
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Castelo de Penedono
This irregular hexagon, with its picturesque crenellation, has fine views over the Planalto. It probably dates back to the 13th century. It’s a remarkable sight.
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Museu dos Transportes
Set in the gorgeous 19th-century riverside customs house, this museum traces the motorcar from its inception to the future. It does the same for radio and telecom.
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Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia
This small, rambling museum showcases several intriguing pieces such as Roman mosaics and 19th-century devotional paintings on wood, showing invalids having holy visions.
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Nossa Senhora do Desterro
Overlooking the town from a wooded hilltop are the ruins of the 17th-century Franciscan monastery. It is on the path of the Via Algarviana and you can climb up here.
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Escola de Rendas de Bilros
At this school attached to Peniche’s turismo building, you can watch the nimble (and chatty) ladies in action as the chaos of their bobbins produces exquisite lace.
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Lighthouse
Near the southern end of the promontory of Sagres fortress is a lighthouse. Death-defying anglers balance on the cliffs below the walls, hoping to land bream or sea bass.
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Elevador da Glória
Lisbon’s second-oldest funicular has been shuttling folk from Praça dos Restauradores to Rua São Pedro de Alcântara since 1885. Knockout views await at the top.
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Jardim Amália Rodrigues
This tiny pocket of pond-dotted greenery, named after the famous fadista , is home to Fernando Boteros voluptuous bronze sculpture Maternidade (Maternity; 1999).
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Igreja de São Bento
Bragança’s most attractive church has a Renaissance stone portal, a wonderful trompe l’œil ceiling over the nave and an Arabic-style inlaid ceiling above the chancel.
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Biblioteca de Culturas Estrangeiras
At the entrance to the Quinta Magnólia gardens, the Biblioteca de Culturas Estrangeiras is a delightful old relic packed with foreign-language books you can borrow.
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Madalena do Mar
Wedged into the mouth of an impossibly deep creek, tiny Madalena do Mar has a long stony beach and a quiet, undisturbed atmosphere that feels a long way from Funchal.
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Museu do Carro Eléctrico
Housed in an antiquated switching-house, the museum displays dozens of beautifully restored old trams. Ticket price includes free Andante transport for four hours.
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