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Parque Biológico de Vinhais
- leisure
Alto da Cidadelha
5320-221, Vinhais
The Vinhais Biological Park aims to preserve, promote and interpret the typical region landscape, offering outdoor experiences such as hiking, donkey rides, wildlife observation and sporting activities. In addition to being a Park, it is also a natural reserve, promoting the protection of the region's fauna and flora, an ecomuseum, conserving and promoting traditional architecture and crafts, and a monument to local culture.
Praia Fluvial do Penedo Furado
- beach
EM548
6110, Vila de Rei
A place of great natural beauty, where the clear waterfalls stand out, accessible through paths carved into the rock. Picnic parks, changing rooms and a bar are the available infrastructure.
Praia de São Bartolomeu do Mar
- beach
Avenida da Praia, 20
4740-511, Esposende
Rocky beach with an extensive sandy beach, located in the Protected Landscape area of the Esposende Coast. Every year the famous "Holy Bath" takes place here on August 24th, the aim of which is to rid people of bad energies.
Praia de Antas
- beach
Praia de Antas
4740, Esposende
Very beautiful and isolated beach, great for walking or horse riding. It belongs to the Esposende Coastal Protected Landscape area.
Passadiços do Trilho das Masseiras
- country
Apúlia
4740-031, Esposende
Simple and short trail, starting near the Apúlia Windmills. This route covers a distance of 7.40 km and its reduced difficulty allows it to be followed at any time of year.
Castro de São Lourenço
- heritage
Rua de São Lourenço
4740-001, Esposende
Protohistoric fortified settlement consisting of three lines of walls, denoting several construction phases. It was occupied in the Chalcolithic period, in the 3rd century BC; then, continuously, from the 5th century BC until the 5th/6th century AD; and later, from the 12th century to the 14th century, when a small castle was built.
Clarinhas de Fão
- leisure
Fão
4740, Esposende
Stuffed with chila pumpkin jam and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, this conventual sweet originates from Fão. This dessert, known since the end of the 19th century, is the symbol of local sweets, and there are few visitors who don't try it.
Praia de Suave Mar
- beach
Rua Praia de Suave Mar
4740, Esposende
Extensive beach, located next to the mouth of the Cávado river, with several tents for rent. You ca play volleyball, windsurfing and surfing, which is why young people like it. It has a "tourist train" that connects the city and the beach.
Igreja da Misericórdia de Esposende
- heritage
Largo do Município
4740-223, Esposende
Temple built in the 16th century, where the valuable contents stand out. Inside, the Chapel of Nosso Senhor dos Mareantes is worth mentioning, with carvings and imagery from the 16th and 17th centuries, some panels illustrating episodes of the Passion of Christ and, in the vault, polychrome relief representations of a popular nature.