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Amareleja, the hottest village in Portugal 🔥
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Road cycling
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September 28, 2024
Road cycling
It is the hottest village in Portugal and one of the hottest in Europe.
It is the place where all heat records are broken in the middle of summer. Thermometers 🌡 exceed 47°C.
The heat in Amareleja has become a kind of intangible heritage of humanity.
This typical summer heat is called "bafo do dragão", or "dragon's breath 🐉🔥"
In summer, a temperature below 40°C is considered "fresquinho" or "cool temperature".
Amareleja has the largest photovoltaic park in the world.
Amareleja is also the birthplace of the famous Portuguese actress Eunice Munoz.
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Best routes to Amareleja, the hottest village in Portugal 🔥
31
riders
110km
04:46
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
6
riders
91.7km
04:17
1,140m
1,140m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
8
riders
67.2km
02:56
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Elevation 180 m
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