Restaurant located in a House typically beirã, all in shale, with a wide and refined dining room. Serves good regional dishes, highlighting the cabrito serrano and for cod in Rivers. Its name comes from the proximity to the River, offering a beautiful view over this.

A walk is always therapeutic. A good suggestion is the Jardim do Passeio Marítimo in Porto Santo, with its palm trees and stone benches and tables. It offers a magnificent view of the ocean. It has a small playground with synthetic flooring and some play equipment for children.

Also known as the Church of São Cipriano and of 16th century origin, the Main Church of Vila Nova de Cerveira is located on the main street of the town, consisting of three naves, two bell towers, a chancel and a main altarpiece, in the Baroque style, by master Veríssimo Barbosa. Pay attention to the details of the tabernacle, surrounded by angels and flanked by two quadrangular niches with sculptures representing the Adoration of the Magi and the scene of the Last Judgment. Topping this complex is an interesting throne supporting the Holy Eucharist. Also know that the current appearance …

Opened in June 2008, the project designed by the architect Souto Moura, originates in the protocol concluded in February 1999 between the municipalities of Bragança and Zamora. Situated in the historic centre of the city and with a privileged view to the century-old cathedral square, the Art Center is housed in a 18TH century building. Divided into reception area, bookstore, bar\/cafeteria, terrace, Garden, seven rooms dedicated to the work of the painter Grace Matthews, educational service rooms, private offices, conference room, temporary exhibitions Gallery, changing rooms, workshops, reception area, large collection, and the reserve ship temporary exhibitions.

This building was built by the corregedor Francisco de Almada e Mendonça to serve as Casa Pia, the year was 1790. This had various uses such as: prison of recruits and military criminals, secretariats and offices belonging to the garrison at the port, where resided the Bachelors official Royal police guard and North region headquarters (installed on the north side of the building). Years later was converted into headquarters for the distribution of farm, pagadoria, military headquarters, electric telegraph station and civilian Government. In 1875 was demolished the Puerta del Sol and the building was extended to the West. Is …

Maria da Fonte, or revolution of the Minho, is the name given to a popular revolt that occurred in the spring of 1846 against the cartista Government presided by António Bernardo da Costa Cabral, due to new military recruitment laws, fiscal alterations and the prohibition to carry out burials inside churches. The revolt began in Póvoa de Lanhoso and quickly spread from the North of the country. A woman of the people named Maria, a native of the parish of Fonte Arcada, has started this riot therefore became known by the nickname of Maria da Fonte. The Government of Cabral …

Classed since 1978 as a public interest parish, Piódão is located near the Hermínios Hills and is one of the oldest villages in the country, surrounded by wide green areas. The village was firstly inhavited by sheperds. Its houses are mostly made of schist. Because it is difficult to get to, the village is known for the escape of well known criminals. A special note to its four chapels: Saint João, Saint Bárbara, Our Lady of Saúde (Good Health) and Our Lady of Good Parto. The local gastronomy includes the kid's chanfana, the tigeladas, the pão de ló, the filhós …

The church, built in 1738 in the Baroque style, has a longitudinal plan, a single nave, and a rectangular chancel. The interior is decorated with gilded wood carvings, altarpieces, and Baroque coffers, and features a Maltese cross and a stained-glass window in homage to Our Lady of Good Dispatch. The main facade is particularly noteworthy for its tile cladding. In 2003, it was declared a Marian Sanctuary by decree of the Bishop of Porto, D. Armindo Lopes Coelho, when Our Lady of Good Dispatch was crowned Patron Saint of the entire municipality. The feast in her honor is celebrated on …

It is the second-highest peak on the island, with an altitude of 1818 meters. Access can be done by car, with a cafe and a hotel at the top. From the peak you can see a stunning landscape and, when the weather is good, you can see the neighboring island of Porto Santo.

Located in the "junta de freguesia" de Idães, the library is a good place for reading books, magazines or newspapers, to take books home, to watch movies and to listen to CDs. It has free internet service and educational and leisure activities such as exhibitions, conferences and meetings with writers.