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Biblioteca Municipal de Penacova / Centro Cultural
- heritage
Rua da Eirinha
3360-330, Penacova
Library with a bibliographic collection of around 14,000 volumes and free internet access points.
Praia Fluvial de Vimieiro
- beach
Praia Fluvial de Vimieiro
3360, São Pedro de Alva
River beach located on the banks of the River Alva, where you can enjoy the vegetation and calm of the surrounding area. It has a picnic area and a watermill.
Praia Fluvial do Reconquinho
- beach
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3360, Carvoeira
River beach located on the banks of the Mondego, next to the Camping Park. It has a games field, a picnic area, a bar and a boat shelter.
Miradouro de Penacova / Mirante Emídio da Silva
- country
- leisure
Avenida Bissaya Barreto
3360-191, Penacova
Also known as Mirante Emydgio da Silva (or Emídio da Silva), who was responsible for the idea of building this place, it was designed by the Italian Nicolau Bigaglia, having been built in the 20th century. It was opened in 1908 and the stone columns were brought from the Lorvão Monastery. This viewpoint provides a beautiful view over the Buçaco mountains, the Mondego River and the village of Penacova.
Cruzeiro de Penacova
- heritage
Largo Leão Leite
3360, Penacova
Cross dating from the 17th century, located near the old Castle of Penacova, based on steps of large medieval ashlars with acronyms, from the old castle. The column, in Doric style, is more recent. This cruise has the particularity of having been dismantled between 1950 and 1952. It is not certain that it is from the 16th century.
Igreja Matriz de Penacova / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
- heritage
Largo Alberto Leitão
3360-341, Penacova
Building from the 16th and 17th centuries with a Renaissance typology. It has a gardened churchyard, from which it is possible to glimpse a large surrounding area. The village's patron saint, Nossa Senhora da Assunção, gives the church its name.
Miradouro do Castelo
- food & drink
Vila de Castro Laboreiro
4960-061, Castro Laboreiro
A restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere that serves several regional dishes and fine wines. A special note to the roast kid in the wood oven and the region's lamb.
Casa do Preto
- food & drink
Largo do Salgueiro, 3
5470-370, Pitões das Júnias
A restaurant famed for the fine preparation of thee regional Portuguese cuisine. The atmosphere is familiar, quite friendly and humble. Great views of the Gerês Mountain.
O Abocanhado
- food & drink
Lugar de Brufe
4840-020, Terras de Bouro
A restaurant located in the village of Brufe, in a terrain on the valley of the Homem river. It is na infrastructure with a modern architecture hidden on the Gerês hillside. With a peaceful atmosphere and panoramic views, it serves delicious dishes such as the kid and the "barrosã" veal, that feed freely along the fields and slopes of Brufe. The Abocanhado is a double pleasure.
Lurdes Capela
- food & drink
Rua Doutor Manuel Gomes de Almeida, 77
4845-067, Caldas do Gerês
Space that has been handed down from generation to generation and which provides a family atmosphere. The typical cuisine of the region is of great quality, be expected from budget hotel in wood stove.