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Casa Municipal da Cultura de Cantanhede
- art
Largo Cândido dos Reis
3060-174, Cantanhede
This space, located in a noble 17th-century building, displays collections of painting, sculpture, sacred art, and photography. It also promotes cultural excursions, colloquiums, conferences, and cultural evenings.
Museu LOAD ZX Spectrum
- heritage
Largo Conselheiro Ferreira Freire - Escola Básica Conde Ferreira
3060-133, Cantanhede
This museum is the result of a partnership between the Municipality of Cantanhede and the Geração Spectrum Association, which manages the collection of João Diogo Ramos, a native of Cantanhede and one of the leading international collectors in this field. It is dedicated to the ZX Spectrum, which for many was the first personal computer, but also includes other equipment related to this theme.
Museu Etnográfico do Grupo Típico de Ançã
- heritage
Rua Doutor Jaime Cortesão
3060-049, Ançã
The museum is housed in a typical 18th-century building, where scenes from the region's former daily life are recreated, along with some related objects.
Olhos de Fervença
- beach
- country
Olhos de Fervença
3060, Olhos de Fervença
This place was initially created to supply water to the municipality, and is now a beautiful and pleasant place for walks and recreation. It features an artificial swimming pool with a small sandy area, a bar/restaurant, and a multi-purpose area.
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceição / Igreja da Misericórdia de Cantanhede
- heritage
Rua Carlos Oliveira, 4
3060-145, Cantanhede
From the convent set of Our Lady of the Conception, you have now ascended to the church, which is believed to have been rebuilt in the 18th century. Notable features include the altarpieces decorating the main altar and the side altars, the walls of the chancel covered with 18th-century tiles of Coimbra origin, and the stone images found in the choir.
Capela de Varziela / Capela de Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia
- heritage
Rua Doutor Santos Silva
3060, Varziela
Renaissance chapel that underwent the addition of a tower and sacristy. Of particular note is the altarpiece in Ançã stone, attributed to João de Rouen, surmounted by the coat of arms of the Menezes family and depicting Our Lady of Mercy.
Praia da Tocha
- beach
Praia da Tocha
3060, Praia da Tocha
This beach is situated in a typical and beautiful fishing village. The sand of Palheiros is one of the largest in the country, a magnificent stretch of sand approximately 12 to 15 km long. This beach is perfect for surfing, and in the summer it also has a water park and the necessary equipment. The fishermen's huts, with their equipment for the traditional fishing method known as "xávega," are located in the northern area, sheltered by the dune system that extends there and forms a barrier protecting from sea winds and preventing storms from causing damage inland.
Rota da Bairrada
- heritage
Ourentã
3060, Ourentã
Cantanhede, along with the municipalities of Oliveira do Bairro, Mealhada, and Anadia, belongs to the Bairrada Wine Route. Bairrada, a region of wine and gastronomic culture, is situated between two important urban and university centers, Aveiro and Coimbra. This territory, part of the Bairrada Demarcated Region, boasts a remarkable diversity and contrast of landscapes, where visitors can discover distinct and unique places within a few kilometers. Vineyards, mountains, the estuary, and the sea complement the charms of the cities and rural villages in eight municipalities of the Central region: Águeda, Anadia, Aveiro, Cantanhede, Coimbra, Mealhada, Oliveira do Bairro, and Vagos.
Centro Histórico de Ançã
- heritage
Ançã
3060, Ançã
A spacious and very pleasant area, mostly covered with Portuguese cobblestone paving. It has a charming square with park benches and trees offering shade.
Museu da Pedra
- heritage
Largo Cândido Reis, 4
3060-174, Cantanhede
Housed in a restored and adapted 18th-century building and another building of contemporary design, it features permanent exhibition rooms, a Living Museum area especially dedicated to creative and educational workshops, Stone Exploration and Working Rooms, and two temporary exhibition rooms, one specifically dedicated to the theme of sacred art made in "Ançã stone," an auditorium, and an outdoor garden that hosts numerous activities.