The odd side of Portugal.

Evidence-backed unusual places in Portugal, grouped with maps, original sources and useful geographic context. These are crawlable research records, not an indiscriminate directory: reports without enough depth remain available for exploration but are excluded from search indexing.

METEORITE LANDING · NASA Meteorite Landings

Juromenha meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Iron, IIIAB meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 25,250 g.

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Monte das Fortes meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A L5 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 4,885 g.

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Ourique meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A H4 meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 20,000 g.

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Portugal meteorite

Recorded meteorite landing

A Stone-uncl meteorite recorded as an observed fall with a recorded mass of 4,500 g.

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Algarvensis UNESCO Global Geopark

PT

The Algarvensis UNESCO Global Geopark is located in southern Portugal’s Algarve region and presents a diverse geological history spanning 330 million years.

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Terras de Cavaleiros UNESCO Global Geopark

PT

Experience the Wild Boar Gastronomic Route, held annually on the last weekend of January, as local restaurants present traditional dishes featuring this regional speciality.Visit the Olive O

Map, evidence and context →UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Azores UNESCO Global Geopark

PT

Climb Pico Island’s Mountain, the tallest peak in Portugal at 2,351 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Azores archipelago.Experience Cozido das Furnas, a traditional Portug

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Naturtejo UNESCO Global Geopark

PT

Visit thermal water springs in the region, including the Termas de Monfortinho and Termas da Fadagosa.Try "Bica de Azeite," a flatbread made with wheat and olive oil, derived from

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Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark

PT

The Senhora da Mó panoramic geosite is one of the viewpoints of the Arouca geopark, located high above the town of Arouca. At its highest point stands a chapel believed to date back to the 1

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Estrela UNESCO Global Geopark

PT

The Interpretative Centre of Zêzere Glacial Valley is a dedicated hub that provides insights into the rich geological history of the region, emphasising the significance of the glacial valle

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Oeste UNESCO Global Geopark

PT

Explore the watermills of the Cornaga Valley, where 17 historic mills once used the power of the Galvão River to grind cereals into flour, sustaining local communities. Discover the Papôa Is

Map, evidence and context →SHIPWRECK · Expanded physical oddities

Lakonia

Location recorded in Wikidata

Dutch-built ocean liner that caught fire and sank in 1963

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HMS Ganges

Location recorded in Wikidata

1782 Ganges-class third-rate ship of the line

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