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Jardim do Mar, Calheta
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Jardim do Mar, Calheta

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/ Madeira Portugal

Jardim do Mar is a charming village in the western part of the municipality of Calheta in Madeira, a Portuguese archipelago island. The name Jardim do Mar or the garden of the sea is owed to the craggy transition of upright bare slopes in a winsome resort, which in the past used to be covered with wild flowers. The pebble beaches attract many tourists for their natural beauty.

Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Brava
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Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Brava

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/ Madeira Portugal

Ponta do Sol is a municipality in the southwestern coast of the Portuguese island, Madeira. Ponta do Sol or Point of the sun, as you can guess from its name, it's a place where you can enjoy the sun throughout the year than in any other place of the island. The long forests provide you with fresh air you need and the mystery of the treasures, that the trees can hide.

Porto da Cruz, Machico
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Porto da Cruz, Machico

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/ Madeira Portugal

Porto da Cruz is a small village, in the municipality of Machico, in the northeastern side of Madeira, a Portuguese island. It's enclosed by the mountains of Paul da Serra. Pico do Larano (765m/2509ft), Pico da Suna (1040m/3412ft) and Pico da Maiata (766m/2513ft) are the highest points. Its name derives from a cross (Cruz), that the explorers placed on a loch, that once used as a port (Porto).

Baleal beach, Peniche
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Baleal beach, Peniche

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/ Lisbon and Coast Portugal

Peniche is a seaside township in Portugal. It has a large harbor and it is well known as a fishing town. It's worth to visit the famous impressive 16th century fortress. It was used as a prison by the secret police of dictator Salazar, where political opponents were jailed. You should also visit the baroque Misericordia Church in the main square, where you can admire the fantastic painted ceiling with scenes from the new testament.

Sintra, Lisbon
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Sintra, Lisbon

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/ Lisbon and Coast Portugal

The spot is located near Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. It's dominated by precipitous mountains and fascinating forests. Moorish castle and Pena palace are some of the reasons why to visit Sintra. Sintra has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its 19th-century ravishing architecture and landscapes.