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Peneda-Geres National Park |
where little has changed over the centuries. |
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Overhead are eagles and other birds of prey. |
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contain large granite boulders and other areas the soft 'schist' rocks. |
Douro River Valley | The
landscape of the beautiful Douro River valley has been moulded
by 2000 years of producing fine wines. |
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is the only area where the rare mountain lizard is found. |
Candeeiros |
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The main nesting place in Portugal of the red billed jackdaw. |
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Mediterranean bush. Breeding ground of black, Egyptian and Royal vultures. The largest European colony of bats can be found here. |
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The micro climate of Sintra mountain is close to the sandy Atlantic beaches. An area of beautiful Palaces and gardens. |
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one of the last examples of original mediterranean thicket. Species include the wild cat, genet and mongoose. |
Vicentine Coast |
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and Africa. Behind the offshore islands are lagoons, sand and mud flats, freshwater and salt water marshes. |