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Conjunto Escultórico da Rotunda da Varela
- heritage
Rotunda da Varela
3870-303, Torreira
Monument that represents the four parishes of the municipality (Murtosa, Monte, Bunheiro and Torreira), the activities of the countryside, the estuary and the sea, associated with the four seasons of the year. The center column is the unifying element, with the same images as the side elements, but in a reduced size.
Dunas da Torreira
- country
Dunas da Torreira
3870, Torreira
Preserved dunes, with warnings posted about the precautions to be taken with this type of resource.
Praia de Muranzel
- beach
Praia de Muranzel
3870, Muranzel
Very isolated beach, surrounded by green dunes. The perfect space for those looking for peace and contact with nature.
Praia de Monte Branco
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EN327
3870, Torreira
Guarded beach very popular with families and children.
Antigo Asilo-Hospital de São Lourenço / Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Murtosa
- heritage
Rua António José Freitas Guimarães
3870-208, Murtosa
This building is currently owned by Santa Casa da Misericórdia, where there is a home and a library. It only maintains the facade, the only element of the previous monument.
Capela de São Simão
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Rua Cônego Manuel Nédio de Sousa
3870-031, Bunheiro
Small funeral chapel, built at the beginning of the 17th century. It has a popular style and is quite simple in decorative terms. It consists of a cylindrical body, with a bell tower attached to its dome, and a rectangular main chapel.
Casa Museu Custódio Prato
- heritage
Rua dos Passadouros, 40
3870-028, Bunheiro
Housed in a house with traditional architecture in the region, it features ethnography collections and an interesting display of some traditional crafts.
Porto de Recreio de Torreira
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Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco
3870-322, Torreira
Modern and small shelter at the entrance to the village of Torreira. It has a reduced capacity.
Museu Etnográfico da Murtosa
- heritage
Praça Doutor Araújo e Castro, 3
3870-155, Murtosa
The Museum is made up of three rooms with a total area of around 232 m2, dedicated to three themes: Earth, House and Water, representative activities of Murtosa. It displays objects linked to land preparation, harvesting, fishing, sargassum harvesting, food, spinning and weaving, transport, work and party clothing, household contents, lighting, miniature boats, religious objects and musical instruments.
Praia da Torreira
- beach
Avenida António Augusto Valente Almeida
3870-101, Torreira
Very long beach, located in a large holiday center. Much of the beach is frequented by tourists, while the other side is home to artisanal fishing. Good quality restaurants, specializing in seafood. Bars located on the sand with a lively nightlife.