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Torre da Porta Nova
- heritage
Largo da Porta Nova
4750-329, Barcelos
This square tower made with thick granite blocks (reaching two metres) was founded in the XV century by the 8th Count of Barcelos. The finishing is from the Renaissance period with cornice, gutter and merlons.
Cascata do Castêlo
- beach
- country
CM1510-1
3475, São João do Monte
Waterfalls running along a slope of the Serra do Caramulo.
Praia Fluvial de Caldas de Sangemil
- beach
Rua das Termas
3460, Caldas de Sangemil
Caldas de Sangemil is home to the springs that gave rise to and led to the development of the thermal baths, now frequented by many people seeking well-being and treatment for various illnesses. Its river beach is also a popular attraction. Located on one bank of the Dão River, this river beach boasts a large stretch of sand and some trees and shrubs for shade. It has equipment for volleyball and soccer, a playground, and locker rooms.
Ecopista do Dão
- heritage
Viseu/Santa Comba Dão
3440, Tondela
This is the old Linha do Dão, a railway line between Santa Comba Dão and Viseu, deactivated in 1988, which was transformed into this pleasant 49 km Ecopista, the longest Ecopista in Portugal.
Museu Terras de Besteiros
- heritage
Solar de Santa Ana - Rua Dr. Simões de Carvalho
3460-588, Tondela
Housed in the Solar de Santa Ana, this museum combines design, creativity, and excellent scientific content. Its permanent exhibition features collections of archaeology, history, ethnography, and sacred art.
Estação de Arte Rupestre de Molelinhos
- heritage
Lugar da Carvalheira
3460-210, Tondela
This archaeological site consists of six schist panels, featuring hundreds of insculptural engravings, engraved using three different techniques: incision, pecking, and abrasion. The engravings depict a variety of motifs, including weapons (spears, daggers, and blades), agricultural tools (sickles), geometric designs (zigzags, lattices, circles, triangles), and podomorphic and filiform designs, dimples, and more. Some are more recent, likely executed during the Late Bronze Age and early Iron Age. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.
Termas de Sangemil
- beach
- leisure
Lajeosa do Dão
3460-160, Tondela
Since the 18th century, the waters of Sangemil have been used for therapeutic purposes. These waters have long aroused curiosity among people, who found benefits for the body and comfort in their daily lives. The resort's use is primarily for the treatment of musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases.
Praia Fluvial de Teixo / Praia Fluvial do Rio Dornas
- beach
Teixo
3475, Teixo
On the river beach of Teixo, located in one of the villages in the Serra do Caramulo, there is a small natural lake. This beach is located in a valley surrounded by a rocky outcrop and some agricultural land. Its natural beauty is a draw for nature lovers, as human intervention is virtually non-existent.
Praia Fluvial de Ferreirós do Dão
- beach
EN230
3460, Ferreirós do Dão
Located on one bank of the Dão River, this beach features a small stretch of sand and a natural pool. It also has a large grassy, shaded area and a few tables for pleasant picnics.
Novo Ciclo ACERT
- art
Apartado 118
3460-909, Tondela
This space is dedicated to theater, music, and dance performances. It has three amphitheaters, one of which seats 480 and is open-air, and hosts summer performances. It also features a cultural store, a painting and sculpture gallery where anyone can exhibit their work, a graphic arts and photography workshop, and an audiovisual studio.