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NaturWaterPark
- leisure
Quinta do Barroco
5000-037, Vila Real
Naturwaterpark is a multifaceted space, with a water park and adventure park, as well as areas for other activities such as mini-golf, a sports field, and a games room. Accommodation options include camping, a restaurant, bar, mini-market, and laundry facilities.
Estação da Biodiversidade de Lamas de Olo
- country
EM313, 100
5000, Lamas de Olo
Also known as the Tagis Biodiversity Station, as it was developed in partnership with TAGIS (Portuguese Butterfly Conservation Centre), it offers short, signposted walking trails that showcase the biodiversity of the Alvão Natural Park.
Museu da Fundação da Casa de Mateus
- heritage
Casa de Mateus, Vila Real
5000, Vila Real
Built in the 18th century, with designs by Nicolau Nasoni, the Casa de Mateus is a landmark of Portuguese Baroque. The chapel, on the other hand, was designed by the master José Álvaro Rego. Established in 1970 by D. Francisco de Sousa Botelho de Albuquerque, its objectives are the preservation of the house, the study of its archives, and the promotion of cultural, scientific, and educational activities. The activities developed by this foundation are mainly linked to literature and music. The gardens found here are extremely well-preserved and of rare beauty. In the museum itself, you can see 2000 parchments …
Pelourinho de Vila Real
- heritage
Avenida Carvalho de Araújo
5000, Vila Real
Set on a three-stepped pedestal, it consists of a base and an octagonal shaft. On top of this rests a four-sided base with arched windows. A calolithic dome with an iron cross and pennant.
Fragas de Panóias / Santuário de Panóias
- heritage
Lugar do Assento
5000-751, Assento
Roman rock sanctuary with four rocks in which tanks or basins are carved, as well as six rock inscriptions, which allude to the worship offered to various indigenous, oriental and Roman deities.
Jardim da Carreira
- country
- leisure
Rua do Calvário
5000, Vila Real
A garden built in 1871, shaded by centuries-old trees, providing pleasant moments of leisure. In the center stands the statue of Camilo Castelo Branco, and in the background a fountain. This space offers a fantastic view of part of the city.
Igreja de São Domingos / Sé Catedral de Vila Real
- heritage
Avenida Carvalho de Araújo, 89
5000-657, Vila Real
Characterized by Gothic features, this church has three naves divided on the facade by two buttresses. The portico is pointed with multiple archivolts, flanked by two niches with sculptures. The Baroque main altar is a highlight.
Capela de São Brás
- heritage
Largo dos Freitas
5000-651, Vila Real
A Gothic-style chapel, whose interior has been transformed. It is believed that the famous warrior known as Espadeiro lies in one of the sarcophagi. The tomb features a sword between two half-moons, symbolizing Espadeiro's legendary bravery and the city's coat of arms. Currently, this chapel is attached to the Church of São Dinis.
Casa de Diogo Cão
- heritage
Rua Irmã Virtudes, 4
5000-651, Vila Real
According to tradition, this is the birthplace of Diogo Cão, probably dating from the 15th century. It is a two-story building with an exterior stone staircase set under an arcade.
Cascata de Galegos da Serra
- beach
- country
Galegos da Serra
5000, Galegos da Serra
Located in the heart of the Alvão Natural Park, about 5 kilometers from the center of Vila Real, this waterfall stands majestically with its 20-meter height. Moreover, due to the intense fracturing, the profound alterations in the granite are clearly visible. The mill on the Amal stream (Agarez/Galegos da Serra road) completes this unique Transmontane landscape.