Albergaria-a-Velha
Situated in the District of Aveiro, the municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha is rich in water resources, being bathed by Calm and Vouga rivers, which greatly contribute to the fertility of the agricultural fields. Agriculture is, along with the textile and wood industry, precisely one of the most prevalent economic sectors. If you are visiting, we suggest a walk in the Monte da Senhora do Socorro Park, the Plátanos Park or Boca do Carreiro Park, where no fresh air and tranquility are missing. When it comes to the historical heritage, the highlights are the various monuments of religious nature such as the Igreja Matriz, the Capela do Divino Espírito Santo or the Capela de São Sebastião. If you like to eat well and if you are especially fond of fish, you won't want to miss tasting the famous fish stews of Vouga river, as well as the eels and lampreys cooked in the traditional regional way. The lace and embroidery are still the most significant craft activities. On a cultural and popular level, you will find the best of Albergaria-a-Velha in the common "Albergaria conVIDA"-Regional Handicrafts and Gastronomy Fair, which is held in the month of June.
Best Of Albergaria-a-Velha
Parque da Boca do Carreiro
Albergaria-a-Velha
A wide green space with a wide diversity of plants and animals. There is a picnic area with a barbecue, an area with sports equipments and a fitness circuit.
Igreja Matriz de Valmaior
Albergaria-a-Velha
Church of longitudinal plan consists of a nave, a chancel lower and narrow, a sacristy and a side chapel adossadas to the front left side. In the interior, especially the Tuscan pilasters shaped corners on the ship and in the ...
Casa da Alameda
Albergaria-a-Velha
A rustic and welcoming space with a lovely floor, barrels and old chandeliers. It serves delicious regional dishes.
Capela do Divino Espírito Santo e Cruzeiro
Albergaria-a-Velha
19TH-century chapel with longitudinal plant and two small rectilinear fenestrations simple in back façade. In the interior, highlighted by a polychrome wood sculpture depicting the Holy Trinity.
Parque dos Plátanos
Albergaria-a-Velha
A very pleasant green space that is crossed by the Vouga river. There are some garden benches with shades and a picnic area.
Casa de Santo António
Albergaria-a-Velha
Baroque palace with rectangular plant consisting of a residence and a chapel built on the facade. It was built by Captain John Ferreira da Cruz in the 18TH century 30. Initially it was used as a residence, and then transformed ...
Quinta da Vila Francelina
Albergaria-a-Velha
19TH century Manor House, which is near the river Vouga, with pool and tennis court. The decor varies between classic and contemporary. Inserted in Frossos Pateira de, in ecological reserve area, and surrounded by gardens and an orchard, it is ...
Centro Cultural de Branca
Albergaria-a-Velha
None
Parque do Monte da Senhora do Socorro
Albergaria-a-Velha
A very pleasant gren space with a wide variety of plants and animals. There is a belvedere with lovely views and the Chapel of Our Lady of Socorro (Good Help).
Fonte de Albergaria-a-Velha
Albergaria-a-Velha
Large and modern source. It's very showy, consisting of several tanks of different formats, passing the water from each other.
Igreja Matriz de Albergaria-a-Velha
Albergaria-a-Velha
Mannerist and Baroque church consists of a nave with high choir, a lower, narrow chancel Chapel, a sacristy, a mortuary chapel and a Bell Tower located near. Highlighting a rare theme at the door of the Tabernacle of the main ...
Pelourinho de Angeja
Albergaria-a-Velha
This pillory has a square basement with two steps, a column with a cylindrical shaft and a Tuscan capital with an inferior marking in ring. It is finished by a cubic structure with a cornice divided in three and a ...
Pelourinho de Frossos
Albergaria-a-Velha
This pillory is dated from 1664 and composed by prismatic shaft with Doric capital sustaining a parallelepiped presenting the Portuguese Coat of Arms.
Capela de São Sebastião
Albergaria-a-Velha
Chapel dated 1676, consisting of a longitudinal plan with a nave and a chancel lower and narrow. In the first half of the 20th century was coated with tiles and, in 2003, the annex was built adossado on the north ...
Casa de Fontes
Albergaria-a-Velha
18TH\/19TH century House, owned by the same family for several generations, located in the heart of a magnificent landscape on the vale do Vouga. Sober and classic décor.