Top 4 Natural Monuments around Santana

Stop on the bridge to absorb the grandeur of this unique geological feature. And look for the vultures in the sky!

The Portas de Ródão are a geological formation located near Vila Velha de Ródão, resulting from the intersection of the hard quartzite relief of the Serra das Talhadas with the course of the River Tagus. At this location, there is a narrowing of the valley, which runs between two steep walls, which reach about 170 m in height, resembling two "gates", one to the north in the District of Castelo Branco, Beira Baixa, and another to the south in the Municipality of Nisa, District of Portalegre, Alto Alentejo.[1][2][3] The embedding of the Tagus began by upward erosion, about 2.6 million years ago, taking advantage of tectonic accidents associated with the Pônsul fault, and occurred in several stages, reflected in river terraces and platforms embedded by erosion, most visible on the right bank upstream of the Portas. The large lake and the great depths immediately downstream from Portas bear witness to the grandeur of the waterfall that must have existed here before the current equilibrium phase was reached.

The Conhal Interpretive Center is a fascinating place located in the Naturtejo Geopark, in the municipality of Nisa, in Portugal. Location: The Conhal Interpretive Center is located in the village of Arneiro, close to the Conhal Interpretive Center. The address is Rua da Escola Primária, 6050-452 Nisa. You can contact them by phone: +351 245 098 059 or by email: geral@cm-nisa.pt. Opening Hours: The center is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 situation. When open, the hours are as follows: Wednesday to Friday: 9am to 1pm Saturdays and Sundays: from 9am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm The center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and also on the following holidays: 25/12, 01/01, Monday after Easter (Municipal Holiday) and 01/05. The Conhal Interpretive Center offers a unique opportunity to learn about the rich geological, cultural and natural history of the region.

Pego das Portas is a charming place located in the Naturtejo Geopark, in the municipality of Nisa, in Portugal, with a privileged view of the Portas de Ródão natural monument and an excellent place for birdwatching (griffins).

Geodetic vertex integrated into the fundamental or 1st order geodetic network. Fabulous views over Pé da Serra - the nearest town -, Montalvão, Vila Velha de Ródão, Castelo Branco, Nisa...

Wonderful route with beautiful vegetation, at the moment blooming gorse, many rounded rocks, partly piled up. There are menhirs, dolmens and ancient dwellings along the route. We were quite surprised by the mysterious atmosphere and the silence over this area.