Explore the best places
Feira Semanal de Barcelos
- heritage
- shopping
Campo da República
4750, Barcelos
The Barcelos Weekly Fair takes place every Thursday, where you can find a variety of handcrafted products, arts and crafts, such as typical Barcelos pottery, roosters, linens and embroidery, among others.
Barragem de Penide
- beach
- country
Barragem de Penide
4750, Penide
A gravity-type dam located on the Cuiabá River. Near Manhente, the river spreads out into the vast sandy area of Penide, surrounded by a pine forest. Fishing is permitted.
Estância Termal do Eirôgo
- beach
- leisure
EM 542
4750, Eirôgo
This is the only spa in the municipality of Barcelos and although it no longer has as many visitors as it used to, it continues to be sought after for its medicinal waters for the treatment of skin, respiratory, rheumatic, and musculoskeletal diseases.
Fonte do Jardim das Barrocas
- heritage
Largo da Porta Nova
4750-329, Barcelos
A well-crafted fountain, set in a garden designed to popular taste and featuring the most media-savvy figure in the municipality: the Barcelos rooster.
Convento do Calvário do Bom Jesus da Franqueira
- heritage
Travessa do Senhor Fonte de Vida,189
4755-399, Pereira
The former Convent, built in 1563 with stones from the historic Faria Castle, boasts beautiful architecture perched high above Barcelinhos, offering stunning panoramic views.
Museu Arqueológico de Barcelos / Paço dos Condes de Barcelos
- heritage
Rua Doutor Miguel Fonseca
4750-323, Barcelos
The Archaeological Museum was created in 1920 and exhibits granite artifacts ranging from Prehistory to the end of the Modern Era, including a menhir from Feitos/Palme, medieval sarcophagi, heraldic symbols, and Romanesque architectural elements from dismantled churches or monasteries, most notably the Cruzeiro do Senhor do Galo, the landmark of Barcelos.
Solar dos Pinheiros
- heritage
Rua Doutor Miguel Fonseca
4750-322, Barcelos
A 15th-century building designed by Pedro Esteves, auditor of the House of Braganza. It consists of a central volume and two rectangular towers. It has an extensive façade, flanked by two towers and with pointed, twin, and rectangular windows. The portal, the twin openings, and the shutters on the ground floor indicate a medieval character.
Igreja Matriz de Barcelos
- heritage
Rua Doutor Miguel da Fonseca
4750-322, Barcelos
A transitional temple exhibiting Romanesque and Gothic influences, with modifications in the 16th and 17th centuries. The portal has four archivolts, with eight small columns resting on capitals, and the nave walls are covered with blue and white tile panels from the 18th century, depicting episodes from the life of the Virgin Mary. Of particular note are the Blessed Sacrament chapel with its 18th-century gilded woodcarving and the chancel with two valuable sculptures: one of Our Lady of the Assumption in Baroque style and another representing Our Lady of Franqueira.
Igreja e Mosteiro de Vilar de Frades
- heritage
Lugar do Socorro
4750-000, Areias de Vilar
This church, with its 16th-century features, has a segmental arched porch at the entrance supported by two columns. Inside, the remarkable vaulted ceiling of the nave, with its crossed ribs, and the 18th-century tile panels that adorn two of the side chapels stand out. From the original 11th-century monastery, a magnificent Romanesque portal with two archivolts remains, resting on four small columns with historiated capitals.
Ponte Medieval de Barcelos
- heritage
Rua Fernando Magalhães
4750-290, Barcelos
Gothic-style bridge with a defensive tower and three turrets. It connects Barcelos and Barcelinhos. Its existence is mentioned in various documents dating back to the 14th century. It was rebuilt in the 15th century by order of Dom Afonso, 8th Count of Barcelos.