Aguiar da Beira

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Aguiar da Beira is part of the District of Guarda and part of the demarcated region of the Dão wines. Located 40 kilometers away from Viseu, this Council is composed of 13 parishes, most of them with rural characteristics, as it is possible to verify by looking at its landscape, and therefore being agriculture the main occupation of a large part of the population. There are several traces of the prehistory, as well as from the medieval times, being some these classified as national monument. Important moments in the history of Portugal are associated to this location : Master of Aviz had many supporters here and from this county many men went to the national armies; the French invasions left their tracks, it was the stage of liberal wars (1827) and of the famous Maria da Fonte revolt (1846). Aguiar da Beira is associated with the production of queijo da Serra. In their seasons, chestnuts and potatoes are also of bountiful harvest. The goat, the calf and the greaves are the most typical dishes, as well as the bacalhau à Ponte do Abade (codfish recipe), but the real welcome card are the queijadas (small sweets with cheese). From the hands of the municipality craftspeople come out clogs, basketry, palhoças, capes and bulrush half chaps, the typical garments of this region.

What to do in Aguiar da Beira

Capela Rainha Santa Isabel

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Largo dos Monumentos Nacionais

Aguiar da Beira

A place of great historical interest, with several important monuments.

Quedas de Água da Cavaca

Aguiar da Beira

These waterfalls, located on the access to the Caldas da Cavaca, is about 3 metres tall and forms a small lake.

Torre do Relógio / Torre Ameada

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This battlemented tower was built in the 15th century and is considered a National Monument. The construction has a square plan with four floors and its decoration includes several elements such as the cannon gargoyles, produced after the original construction and the crenels. The building is included in a medieval ensemble which includes the castle and a pillory. This tower …

Caldas da Cavaca

Aguiar da Beira

The waters of Caldas da Cavaca were already used inhabitants in the area, free of charge, to do treatments on dug wells. These termas were later located landside including patron in 1924 but was in 1950 that the resort suffered a major boost, turning it into a resort with excellent conditions for the season. The source of the Cavaca is …

Ruínas do Mosteiro de Pena Verde

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This monastery in ruins is undergoing restoration, only being visible to the facade and some interior walls.

Estátua de Homenagem ao Queijeiro

Aguiar da Beira

This Granite statue intends to honor the cheesemakers of Valverde, typical of this profession.

Parque de Merendas de Santa Bárbara

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This picnic Park is surrounded by tall trees, stone tables and benches. Offers a magnificent landscape on the County.

Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Verdes

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In this Sanctuary the image of Nossa Senhora dos Verdes stands out, hence it is framed by a gold carving allocated on the main Altar and the iconography from the roof coffers.

Fonte de Forninhos

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This ancient source in stone has several tanks to wash clothes entwining.

Fonte Ameada de Aguiar da Beira

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This quadrangular shape source covers a well and a source of chafurdo. With their coverage makes a stage on the hillside, a space with benches, which allows its public use.

Miradouro do Cabeço do Gato

Aguiar da Beira

This belvedere, on te top of a rock, has magnificent views of Aguiar da Beira and of the Estrela Mountain.

Moinho de Água de Porto de Aguiar

Aguiar da Beira

This water mill, on the banks of the river Dão, is still in operation. Consists of two millstones, which can work simultaneously, containing a water access channel that ends in funnel, causing the water between harder at the mill, as …

Ruínas da Aldeia de Sapateira

Aguiar da Beira

In these ruins of the village of Crabs can be found still uninhabited houses, a fountain and a community a threshing floor and kiln drying of cereals. This village in ruins gave rise to the current village of Dean.

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Serra da Estrela Cheese Fairs: Keeping the Tradition Alive

The king of Portuguese cheeses is spoken and tasted throughout the year, but it is in the months of February and March …

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Where to eat in Aguiar da Beira

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Where to sleep in Aguiar da Beira

Casa das Camélias da Beira
Casa das Camélias da Beira

This is a typical House of the Borders, which was recovered for rural tourism. Well situated in the Centre of the village, offers five bedrooms, a garden and o…

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