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AquaMuseu

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Avenida do Tomino - Parque de Lazer do Castelinho
4920-008, Vila Nova de Cerveira

Vila Nova de Cerveira

Museum with the theme of the Minho River, from its source to its mouth. The set of aquariums is arranged in such a way as to allow a journey along the entire river, starting in Lugo, (Spain) and ending at the mouth, in Caminha. Along the route, visitors get to know the most representative species of the river, such as trout, mullet or lamprey. In addition to the approximately four dozen fish in the aquariums, a couple of otters live in the outer space. In addition to tourist purposes, this museum also intends to have a pedagogical and research role.

Castelo de Vila Nova de Cerveira

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Largo de São Sebastião, 1
4920-264, Vila Nova de Cerveira

Vila Nova de Cerveira

Located on a hill, this oval castle retains the curtain wall of the bastion of the angel São Miguel. It was built in 1320, by order of King Dinis, to defend the newly created village of Cerveira. Several monuments stand out from the intramural set, namely the pillory, the church and the chapel. The fortifications built in the 17th century were destroyed with urban growth. In the 19th century, the growth of the town sacrificed a large part of the fortification, with the Keep and the north wall disappearing. In the following century, after being classified as a National Monument, …

Forte de Lovelhe / Forte de São Francisco

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Rua Forte de Lovelhe
4920-084, Vale de Flores

Vila Nova de Cerveira

Small fort, pentagonal in plan and composed of five irregular bastions. It has no foundations, resting directly on the natural soil. Its construction began in 1642 and 1663, during the Restoration Wars, and was then restored in 1797. In 1809, it was destroyed by General Soult's troops, and is currently in ruins. This fort is located very close to the Lovelhe archaeological site.

Parque de Lazer do Castelinho

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Avenida do Tomino
4920, Vila Nova de Cerveira

Vila Nova de Cerveira

The Castelinho Leisure Park is the main leisure area in Vila Nova de Cerveira, it was remodeled in 2007 and has several activity suggestions. It includes the AquaMuseu, where you can visit the friendly otter couple, as well as its Aquarium and the Fisheries Museum. It also includes a Water Park that replicates the River Minho, with water jets and fountains that delight children on hot summer days. See the small artificial lake, from which you get a privileged view over the River Minho, with the Spanish bank on the other side. If you want to exercise, there are football, …

Passeio Fluvial no Rio Minho

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Avenida do Tomino
4920, Vila Nova de Cerveira

Vila Nova de Cerveira

Vila Nova de Cerveira has a strong connection with the Minho River, through these organized boat trips you can have a different perspective of the town and enjoy the views that the region offers.

Trilho Interpretativo da Ribeira de Covas

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Serra de Covas
4920, Covas

Vila Nova de Cerveira

This pedestrian route crosses the Covas mountain range and passes by Azenha do Pagade, over the Coura river. With a length of around 4.5 kilometers, it passes through green areas of great natural beauty. With practically no unevenness, this route is characterized by its proximity to the Minho and Coura rivers, along which the richness of the area's flora does not go unnoticed, with its native trees offering shade to walkers. Its fauna is equally rich and worthy of mention, from birds to otters. You will also pass through part of an old area that carried water from the dam …

Ponte Velha de Pinelo

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EN218-2
5230, Vimioso

Vimioso

Two-section medieval bridge, located over the Maçãs River. The left section is presented on a trestle over three unequal arches, and the right section has a horizontal tray over three equal round arches. Currently, it only has pedestrian circulation.

Algoso

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Algoso
5230, Vimioso

Vimioso

Rural village that was formerly the seat of the municipality, to which several charters and letters of privilege were granted. Its castle was part of the old defensive line in the formation of Portuguese territory and included twenty villages in its domain. In the cluster of houses, granite and quartz predominate as construction materials. The main places of interest are the castle, the main church, several chapels, the pillory in Praça do Município, the Municipal House and the ruins of Solar dos Távoras.

Miradouro do Santuário de São Bartolomeu

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Argozelo
5230, Vimioso

Vimioso

Viewpoint offering magnificent views of the surrounding green mountains.

Parque de Campismo e Lazer de Vimioso

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EM546
5230, Vimioso

Vimioso

A large and pleasant space, with dense vegetation, a children's playground and a small campsite.

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