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Parque Ambiental de Ribeira de Pena
- country
- leisure
Lugar do Bucheiro
4870, Ribeira de Pena
The Ribeira de Pena Environmental Park, located in Bucheiro, was inaugurated in 2007, following a strategy of preserving, promoting, and disseminating the municipality's natural and environmental resources. Its 18 hectares are home to diverse species of fauna and flora, and include wooded areas with native species (maritime pine, oak, birch, poplar, ash, chestnut...), as well as two interpretation centers and an environmental workshop. Visitors can also purchase aromatic and medicinal plants for a symbolic price. The characteristic flax cultivation has a dedicated space in the park, with a cultivation area open to visitors. There are also pedestrian and equestrian trails …
Roteiro Camiliano
- heritage
Ribeira de Pena
4870-159, Ribeira de Pena
A cultural itinerary encompassing locations visited by the writer Camilo Castelo Branco in Ribeira de Pena or mentioned by him in his literary works. There are seven: the Ponte de Cavês (mentioned in the short story "Como ela o amava" and the play "O Lobisomem"), the village of Friúme (where the writer lived between 1840 and 1842), the Parish Church of Salvador (where he married Joaquina Pereira de França at the age of 16 in 1841), the Chapel of Our Lady of Guia (mentioned in the work "Doze Casamentos Felizes"), the Chapel of Granja Velha (where the writer learned from …
Ponte de Arame
- heritage
Rua da Veiga
4870-253, Santo Aleixo de Além-Tâmega
The construction of this bridge dates from 1913, with the goal of establishing communication between the parishes of Salvador and de Santo Aleixo de Além-Tâmega. The bridge is suspended by wires twisted about themselves, more than a hundred over almost 20 meters, which rely on granite pillars on each side of the bridge. The wooden walkway has 1.5 meters wide, and forms the basis of the side walls of the structure, also on wire rope. The story goes that the idea for this construction was priest Álvaro Pimenta, deprived of cod for their Christmas dinner in the rigor of winter, …
Pena Aventura Park
- leisure
Rua do Complexo Turístico de Lamelas, 2
4870-129, Ribeira de Pena
Pena Aventura Park is a space dedicated to recreational and adventure sports, covering an area of 16 hectares and, in addition to many activities, featuring a bar, panoramic restaurant, commercial area, bungalows, and parking. One of the values of the enterprise is the conservation of nature; therefore, it has designated smoking areas throughout the park, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone, with a team of professional monitors distributed across the various activities and areas of the park.
Museu da Venda Nova
- heritage
Largo do Pelourinho, 1
4870-187, Ribeira de Pena
Housed in a building that once served as the Town Hall and Municipal Jail, but was destroyed by fire and restored for museum purposes, the Venda Nova Interpretation Centre aims to present monographic exhibitions that study and disseminate the heritage of the municipality, such as the Flax Cycle or the Coats of Arms of the municipality of Ribeira de Pena.
Parque de Campismo de Bragadas
- hotels
Lugar de Bragadas
4870-152, Ribeira de Pena
The Bragadas campsite, located in Ribeira de Pena, is a space that gives campers the possibility of observing the daily life of the rural world. Here you will have the opportunity to carry out walks, watching the scenery that surrounds the Park. Highlight is the rock engravings of Lamelas, an attraction not to be missed.
Ali-bá-bá
- food & drink
Rua Camilo Castelo Branco
4870-157, Ribeira de Pena
A restaurant/snack-bar located in the centre of the small town of Ribeira de Pena.
Zona Industrial da Portela de Santa Eulália
- utilities
Portela de Santa Eulália
4870-129, Ribeira de Pena
Câmara Municipal de Ribeira de Pena
- utilities
Praça do Município
4870-152, Ribeira de Pena
Igreja Paroquial de Santo Aleixo de Além-Tâmega
- heritage
Santo Aleixo de Além-Tâmega
4870-253, Santo Aleixo de Além-Tâmega
Church of 17th century architecture with nave and chancel and wooden ceilings inside. Have inside-high choir, pulpit on the side of the Gospel, holy water sink the transom door right flank, lateral altarpieces and major altarpiece carved, revival with Mannerist elements.