With views of the mountains.

With views of the plateau.

Views of the city.

A dome shaped dam, on the Cávado river, built in 1955 for the production of electricity. The reservoir is one of the loveliest in Portugal, located on the southern borderline of the Gerês National Park. The best panoramic view of the valley and of the reservoir is from the Pedra Bela Belvedere, to the right from the Caldas do Gerês. Sports and leisure are authorized, even though only in certain areas.

Opened in 1993, the Municipal Library is a pleasant place, which invites you to a closer look at books. It has a journal and magazines’ reading spot, a videoteca (where videos are kept for people to refer to when needed), a ludoteca (where toys are lent for children to play) and an auditorium.

Located at the downtown historic centre, the São Bartolomeu Church has, inside, golden woodcarving retables, a painting describing the martyrdom of S. Lourenço, among other valuable works. The main front is sided by two bell towers, giving the building the look of a small See.

In the first cove north of the lighthouse, at Boca do Chapim, there are numerous dinosaur footprint trails (round in shape). Looking closely, you can even see the rectangular tail mark. The trail begins where the Atlantic Ocean bed is today and follows the escarpment upwards.

This restaurant belongs to a wodwide known chain. Its fast service and the sort of food it serves are quite popular among the youngsters. The hamburgers, the fries and th soft drinks are the most requested dishes. The decor is informal, yet good looking. It stands out for its hygine.

Fajã Grande is one of the most touristic places on the island, as well as one of the most populated areas. It is bordered by the astonishing cliff of Rocha da Fajã, a cliff that measures up to 600 meters in height.

This route starts next to the local Empire and follows along the road to Carapacho, ending at the Bay of port Off. In days of good visibility allows you to observe the islands of São Jorge, Pico and Faial.