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Pedras Salgadas (pron. ) is a small town in the district of Vila Real, in north central Portugal, located approximately 37 km north of the district capital of Vila Real. It is famous for its mineral waters. There are several small hotels in the area, which cater to tourists who want to relax in the green countryside. The town is located in the municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar (...)

Boticas (pron. ) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 322.0 km² and a total population of 6,116 inhabitants. The municipality is composed of 16 parishes, and is located in the district of Vila Real. The present Mayor is Fernando Pereira Campos, elected by the Social Democratic Party. The municipal holiday is November 6. (...)

Ribeira de Pena (pron. ) is a municipality in the district of Vila Real, in northern Portugal. The municipality has a total area of 217.5 km² and a total population of 7,251 inhabitants. Located on a zone of transition between the harsh and mountainous Trás-os-Montes and the verdant Minho, the municipality of Ribeira de Pena, crossed by the calm waters of the River Tâmega, displays (...)