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Map |
An overall map of Costa de Prata and the location of Quinta da Vida
Serena. |
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Costa de Prata |
General information about this region in Portugal. |
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Alcobaça |
Alcobaça is situated in a
valley where the two rivers Rio Alcoa and Rio Baga join together. It is the
centre of fruit culture and vineyards. Highlights: Real Abadia de Santa Maria de
Alcobaça. |
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Aveiro |
Also known as the Portuguese version of Venice. |
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Batalha |
In this village white
houses surround a huge Dominican monastery, a masterpiece of gothic building and
Manuelino arts. |
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Caldas da Rainha |
Caldas da Rainha is a
health resort which was built by Leonor de Branganca, the spouse of King Joao I. |
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Coimbra |
Coimbra is the 4th
city of Portugal. The city forms a triangle with Praca de Portagem, Praca de
Maio and the river. Part of the city is situated on a higher level, on a nearby
hill. Coimbra is also knows for its University. |
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Fátima |
Fátima is one of the most
important pilgrimage sights in the catholic world. Here you will find the chapel
"das Aparições". This chapel is
famous for its Maria apparitions. |
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Óbidos |
This pitoresk small city is situated on a hill
and surrounded by beautiful medieval walls. It is known for it’s rich and well
preserved history. This is why the city of Óbidos has been listed as a national
monument of Portugal. |
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Leiria |
Leiria is situated at the junction of the two
rivers Rio Lis and Rio Lena. This appealing area is known for its vineyards,
olive trees and pine groves. |
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Mafra |
Mafra is situated 10 kilometres inland from
Ericeira near a huge monastery. In the 13th century this city was
already an important religious place. Later on pope Johannes XXI started
delivering his sermons here. |
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Nazaré |
Nazaré is one of the most popular coastal
towns in Costa de Prata, and well known even beyond the borders. In the
summertime lots of tourists and day trippers visit this place. |
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Peniche |
The fortress city of Peniche is situated on
the Southside of a peninsula connected to the main coast of Costa de Prata. |
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Santarém |
This is the former
capitol of the Ribatejo region. The city is partially situated on a
hill, 103 meters above the river banks of the Rio Tejo. |
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Sintra |
Sintra is situated west from Lisbon on the
slopes of the Serra de Sintra, a 10 kilometres long mountain ridge. Its highest
peak is Cruz Alta, 529 metres high. Highlights: Parque da Pena and Palacio da
Pena. |
