The document provides information about Henriques Nogueira Secondary School and the surrounding Torres Vedras region of Portugal. The school offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses for students aged 12 and older. Torres Vedras is known for its defensive lines that stopped Napoleon's troops and has 20 km of coastline with beaches. Nearby attractions include the medieval town of Óbidos, the Monastery of Alcobaça, and the beaches of Nazaré.
3. THE SCHOOL OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF ACADEMIC TRAINING Primary School (children aged 12 and above) Secondary School (youngsters aged 15 and above) Scientific-Humanistic Courses - Science and Technology - Economic Sciences - Languages and Humanities - Visual Arts Professional Courses Evening Courses Other Courses
13. Torres Vedras Castle Aqueduct Torres Vedras stands out for its social, cultural and economic impact. It is also known due to an historical fact: the defensive system of the Lines of Torres, which overcame the Napoleonic troops during their invasion. A land which has lots of sunshine and is close to the sea, with 20 km of coastline. Calm environments which permit moments of leisure.
14. In the west, beautiful beaches of fine, golden sands can be found, such as Santa Cruz, Santa Rita, Porto Novo, Areia Branca and the picturesque Praia da Nazaré.
15. Óbidos Close to Torres Vedras, the medieval town of Óbidos is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country. The Castle of Óbidos is believed to have a roman origin. However, it won it’s status of fortification when still under Arab rule.
17. Alcobaça Many of the events that led to Portugal’s origin – the country that has the oldest borders in Europe – took place in this region.
18. Nazaré Nazaré began to be known and sought after, as a beach, in the middle of the nineteenth century. In the 1960s, tourists have discovered the charm of this village.