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Mosteiro de São João D'Arga

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Arga de Baixo
4910-035, Arga de Baixo

Caminha

Located in Serra D'Arga, this monastery dedicated to Saint John the Baptist presents itself. Currently, the chapel is only open to hikers on feast days.

Mata do Camarido

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Cristelo
4910, Caminha

Caminha

A forest near the beach that includes a campsite. This pine forest was planted by order of King Dinis.

Miradouro da Fraga

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Rua Miradouro da Fraga
4910, Caminha

Caminha

The Fraga Viewpoint is located in the parish of Vilarelho and offers stunning panoramic views. From there, you can see the village of Caminha, the Camarido National Forest, the mouth of the Minho River, the imposing Ínsua Fort, and Mount Santa Tecla, across the Minho River in A Guarda, Spain.

Museu Municipal de Caminha

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Travessa do Tribunal
4910-164, Caminha

Caminha

An archaeology museum displaying valuable artifacts unearthed from various archaeological sites in the municipality, documenting a broad chronological period from prehistory to Romanization. It features a room dedicated to prehistory and others dedicated to the Castro culture. The museum also houses a wealth of archaeological material for interested researchers to study. It also houses an ethnographic collection covering fishing, agriculture, linen processing, and regional clothing, as well as a valuable collection of sacred art.

Praia de Vila Praia de Âncora

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Avenida Dr. Ramos Pereira, 167-241
4910-547, Vila Praia de Âncora

Caminha

A rocky beach included in the Natura 2000 Network, it features a sheltered harbor and the old Lagarteira Fort. The entrance is through the Gelfa National Forest. This area boasts numerous seafood restaurants and traditional restaurants, as well as a lively nightlife.

Igreja Matriz de Caminha / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção

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Largo da Matriz
4910-155, Caminha

Caminha

This Gothic temple is built of granite. The façade features a Renaissance portal crowned by a rose window and is flanked by a tower. Inside, one can see 17th-century tiles, gilded altarpieces in the national style, and two Neo-Manueline confessionals.

Forte da Ínsua

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Ínsua de Santo Isidro - Rua Foz do Minho
4910-180, Cristelo

Caminha

Ínsua Fort is situated on a rocky islet and has an irregular polygonal shape. Inside the wall is a small chapel that displays the design of the original Romanesque temple. On the terraces, you can see some bronze artillery pieces on iron carriages.

Forte do Cão

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Avenida Forte do Cão
4910-012, Gelfa

Caminha

This small fort was built by Dom Pedro II in the 17th century to protect the coast from Spanish attacks during the Restoration War. It features a star-shaped layout and four single-elevation bastions.

Forte da Lagarteira

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Avenida Campo do Castelo
4910-490, Vila Praia de Âncora

Caminha

This 17th-century structure was built during the reign of Dom Pedro II to defend the coast from pirate attacks during the Restoration War. The fort's door is topped by a stone bearing the royal coat of arms.

Conjunto Fortificado de Caminha

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Calçada da Escola
4910-111, Caminha

Caminha

Of this set of 18th-century curtain walls and bastions, the bastions of the main church and Santo Antônio church, the Graça wall, and the Clock Tower stand out. The rectangular tower features a small terrace where the bell tower rests. Above the arch of the gate, which once defended the town, is an image of Our Lady of the Conception.

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