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Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca
- heritage
Rua Trás do Forno
4980-623, Ponte da Barca
Built between 1717 and 1738, this building's façade is topped by a 17th-century relief of the Baptism of Christ. Inside, there are several side chapels, with a variety of carvings, from the so-called national style of 1727 to the "rocaille" style, and the tile covering, of the "carpet" type, standing out.
Castelo de Lindoso
- heritage
Lugar de Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso
Built during the reign of King Afonso III, it sits atop a rocky hillock next to the town. The castle, shaped like a quadrangular star, has a keep approximately 15 meters high. Several semi-spherical domes still remain at the corners of the wall, with slits for the use of firearms. It houses a museum inside.
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
- country
Lugar do Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso
It encompasses a total of 22 parishes, distributed across the municipalities of Arcos de Valdevez, Melgaço, Montalegre, Ponte da Barca, and Terras de Bouro. A National Park and Protected Area since 1971, it stretches from the Castro Laboreiro plateau to Mourela, home to a vast array of flora and fauna, making it a favorite setting for outdoor activities. Typically accessible by car, it's known for its rugged terrain and steep slopes, and is primarily a granite region. You can take various routes, on foot or by car, and enjoy the landscape that offers a true journey through nature, the past, …
Cascata de Fervença
- beach
- country
Cascata de Fervença
4980, Ponte da Barca
Part of a group of small waterfalls, this one culminates in the Fervença Waterfall, 15 to 20 meters high. Access is via the EM (Nogueira/Portela do Vade) highway. The waterfall is not suitable for sports.
Igreja Matriz de Vila Seca / Igreja do Espírito Santo
- heritage
Avenida da Igreja
5110, Vila Seca
Baroque temple from the end of the 17th century that stands out for the profusion of gilded carvings in its interior.
Piscinas Municipais de Armamar
- leisure
Armamar
5110, Armamar
Outdoor swimming pools with views of the surrounding mountains.
Piscina de Folgosa
- leisure
Rua da Escola
5110, Folgosa
Small, fenced pool surrounded by trees, very pleasant.
Aldeia Preservada de Lumiares
- heritage
Lumiares
5110, São Martinho das Chãs
The village of Lumiares is very well-preserved. The picturesque houses are well-kept. The church square is a meeting place for older residents, who share stories and traditions with the younger ones.
Aldeia Preservada de Gojim
- heritage
Gojim
5110, São Martinho das Chãs
This picturesque village features narrow streets, small, traditional houses, and a manor house. Gojim also has a chapel worth visiting.
Passeadouro da Folgosa
- country
EN222
5110-204, Folgosa
Panoramic pedestrian path that allows you to enjoy an open-air stroll along the Douro River.