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Ponte de Arame
- heritage
Rua da Veiga
4870-253, Santo Aleixo de Além-Tâmega
The construction of this bridge dates from 1913, with the goal of establishing communication between the parishes of Salvador and de Santo Aleixo de Plus-Tâmega that before was for "fillies" and "prey" which allowed the passage to Ford and, later, by ferries. The bridge is suspended by wires twisted about themselves, more than a hundred over almost 20 meters, which rely on granite pillars on each side of the bridge. The wooden walkway has 1.5 meters wide, and forms the basis of the side walls of the structure, also on wire rope. The story goes that the idea for this …
Museu da Venda Nova
- heritage
Largo do Pelourinho, 1
4870-187, Ribeira de Pena
Housed in a building that once served as the Town Hall and the county jail, however destroyed by fire and retrieved for museological purposes, the interpretation centre of Venda Nova aims to present exhibitions that monographic study and disclose the assets of the municipality, as is the flax or Cycle the coats of arms of the municipality of Ribeira de Pena.
Praia de Povoação
- beach
Praia de Povoação
9650, Povoação
Beach of clear waters and sandy beaches of small dimensions and black sand. Offers some services, such as a café with outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean.
Praia do Fogo
- beach
EN2-2A, 24
9675, Ribeira Quente
A small sandy area located in a small bay. There are submarine springs that make the water warmer.
Parque Terra Nostra
- country
- leisure
Rua do Parque - Largo Marquês da Praia e Monfort
9675, Furnas
A park by the Hotel Terra Nostra, that dates back to the 18th century. A pleasant space where strenuous trails side lakes and cross colourful alleys of exotic flowers.
Núcleo Museológico do Castelo de Lanhoso
- heritage
EN205, 560
4830-597, Póvoa de Lanhoso
The collection of the Museum consists of archaeological objects found in the vicinity of the Castle, in particular in the Castro de Lanhoso. The second floor of the Tower has been transformed into an audiovisual space where the visitor will get to know the entire history of the Castle and the lands of Lanhoso. The core account, yet, with a multimedia space of information, where the tourist can meet the various stages of occupation of Monte do Pilar.
Diverlanhoso - Parque Aventura
- leisure
Lugar de Porto de Bois
4830-602, Póvoa de Lanhoso
A wide, unique space, with an area of 170 hectares, that organizes sports activities of adventure and nature, lodgings, a restaurant and several rooms. The activities are many and wide varied, such as 350 metres long doubl slide, a circuit of 38 floating bridges, kayaks, treasure hunting, rappel, paintball, jeep rides and more. The panoramic restaurant has amazing views and features a rich menu and a pleasant terrace. If you wish to stay longer than one day, there are seven rustic wood houses where you may stay.
Museu do Ouro de Travassos
- heritage
Rua da Aldeia de Baixo, 263
4830-771, Travassos
O Museu do Ouro está instalado numa oficina de ourivesaria da Casa de Alfena (hoje uma unidade de Turismo de Habitação) e faz parte de um conjunto de oficinas, datadas do século XVIII. Este espaço pretende dar a conhecer a identidade de uma comunidade ligada ao trabalho de ouro, desde tempos ancestrais. O museu resulta dos esforços de um ourives de Travassos, Francisco de Carvalho e Sousa, que, ao longo de cinquenta anos de actividade, foi recolhendo objectos de ouro, utensílios e mobiliário, agora aqui expostos.
Casa da Botica
- art
Pátio dos Artistas
4830-513, Póvoa de Lanhoso
The House of Botica is one of the main cultural spaces in the parish. It offers several cultural services, namely the Casa da Cultura (Huse of Culture).
Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Porto d'Ave
- heritage
Rua do Santuário, 165
4830-761, Taíde
This is one of the most important Marian shrines in Portugal. The primary asset value, included in the Museum of sacred art attached, lies in the richness of the art pieces, in architecture, in gilt, on the images of Saints from various periods in various liturgical objects of gold and silver, gold-embroidered vestments, oil paintings of entities of the clergy and a valuable collection of ex-votos. This shrine was elevated to the category of Real Sanctuary by Royal Charter in 1873, and constitutes, along with the eight chapels and the escadatório one of the most interesting and beautiful places of …