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Porta do Mezio

  • leisure

Mezio
4970, Soajo

Arcos de Valdevez

Porta do Mezio is one of the five gateways to the Peneda-Gerês National Park and to the vast mountains and valleys of Soajo and Peneda. It encompasses 3 hectares filled with spaces for young and old, including an adventure park, birdwatching observatory, camping area, swimming pool, restaurant, a children's village, and more.

Casa das Artes de Arcos de Valdevez

  • art

Praça do Munícipio
4970-433, Arcos de Valdevez

Arcos de Valdevez

The Arcos de Valdevez Arts Centre occupies an 18th-century building, classified in 1982 as a Property of Public Interest and known as “Casa do Terreiro” or “Casa do Conselheiro”. The space offers a vast and diverse cultural program and hosts artistic events focused on different themes, such as film, music, visual arts and theatre.

Torre, Casa e Quinta de Aguiã

  • heritage

Cardida
4970-034, Cardida

Arcos de Valdevez

Baroque manor house consisting of a large central body with a double arcade and two symmetrical staircases that run perpendicular to the facade. Integrated into this building is a medieval tower, square in plan and crowned with battlements, placed in the center.

Capela de São João Baptista da Comenda

  • heritage

EM523-4
4970-516, Carreira

Arcos de Valdevez

The temple features a facade topped by a bell tower with two windows. Of particular note are the capitals decorated with phytomorphic and zoomorphic elements, and the narrow windows with sculpted columns depicting the patron saints of the Order of Malta, Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist.

Paço da Giela

  • heritage

Paço de Giela
4970-765, Giela

Arcos de Valdevez

Fortified manor house, an example of medieval Portuguese stately dwellings. The 14th-century tower was attached to palatial buildings during the 16th century. The Manueline window is particularly noteworthy.

Torre de Grade ou Torre de Faro

  • heritage

Rua de Mó, 101
4970-190, Grade

Arcos de Valdevez

A 15th-century manor house whose facade features a tower pierced by a straight-lintel door, a balcony window, and another sash window above it, with a coat of arms below. The tower is crowned by chamfered merlons.

Mosteiro de Ermelo

  • heritage

Ermelo
4970-140, Arcos de Valdevez

Arcos de Valdevez

Despite its integration into the Cistercian Order, the life of this monastery was turbulent and short. During his visit in 1553, the Abbot of Clairvaux found it in a state of complete neglect and poverty, which is why it was secularized in 1560, becoming a parish church. What we see today in Ermelo is a beautiful Romanesque church adapted to the life of a small parish, first in the 16th century and again in the 18th century. Of the nave that stood to the south, only the beautiful triumphal arch remains, now open to the sky outside. The monastery's dependencies …

Centro Histórico de Arcos de Valdevez

  • heritage

Arcos de Valdevez
4970, Arcos de Valdevez

Arcos de Valdevez

As the name suggests, Arcos de Valdevez is located in the Vez river valley. Beyond the riverside area, bordered by Campo do Trasladário, one can wander through its typical narrow streets of the Minho region and appreciate the monumental architecture and beauty of the town.

Sistelo

  • country
  • heritage

Sistelo
4970, Sistelo

Arcos de Valdevez

The charming village of Sistelo is located in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, near the source of the Vez River. Known for its terraced landscapes, it has earned the nickname "Portuguese Tibet". It is well-preserved, with its granite houses, granaries, and washhouses having been restored.

Praia de São Pedro do Estoril

  • beach

Avenida Marginal, 34
2765, Estoril

Cascais

An urban beach forming a small cove, visited by young people. It is protected by a cliff, making it a prime area for fishing enthusiasts. It has several quality bars and restaurants, with high prices.

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