A unique phenomenon in Portugal and very rare worldwide, it consists of stones growing and detaching from their "mother stone," hence their popular name "birthing stones." To better understand these enigmatic rocks and the dynamics of the Arouca Geopark, it is worth visiting the Casa das Pedras Parideiras – Interpretation Centre.

This is one of the landmarks of the municipality of Paredes de Coura. A calm and bucolic place, with excellent fresh water from the Coura River, although it is cold. It has a sports field and a café-restaurant. During the summer, with the Paredes de Coura Festival, the beach is full of rock music lovers.

A beach surrounded by huge, quite beautiful cliffs. From those high cliffs, one can sometimes view the falcão da rainha, a rare kind of hawk that has its nests there. The beach is attended by youngsters and by families. It has a small bar/restaurant with an excellent terrace.

Shopping Center with 1 floor, has a commercial area with 740m2. Building built from scratch, with commercial, residential and offices. Has 13 shops and is located in the city centre. Is open between the 8:0 and 8:0 pm. No hypermarket, supermarket. Have movie theaters.

Shopping Center with 3 floors, has a commercial area with 2000 m 2. Building built from scratch, with commercial, residential and offices. It has 28 stores and is located in the city centre. Is open between the 8:0 and 8:0 pm. No hypermarket, supermarket. With restaurants.

Shopping Center with 1 floor, has a commercial area with 3402m2. Building built from scratch, with commercial, residential and offices. Has 35 shops and is located in the city centre. Is open between the 9:0 and 12:0 am. No hypermarket, supermarket. It has restaurants and gym.

Shopping Center with 2 floors, has a commercial area with 650 m2. Building built from scratch, with commercial and residential function. Has 30 shops and is located in the city centre. Is open between the 9:0 and 12:0 am. No hypermarket, supermarket. With restaurants and cinemas.

Shopping Center with 2 floors, has a commercial area with 4000 m 2. Building built from scratch, with commercial, residential and offices. Has 29 shops and is located in the city centre. Is open between the 8:0 and 8:0 pm. No hypermarket, supermarket. With restaurants.

Spacious restaurant, working for 39 years. During the day you can eat lighter meals and economic prices. The smallest room decor includes Angolan motives. The other two are simply decorated. The service is made to the list, with more than 25 dishes to choose from.

Situated a stone's throw from the beach, the dunes is an elegant space with contemporary decor, mixing the sophistication of a family dinner with the simplicity of a relaxed lunch poolside. The menu entirely made up of fresh fish and seafood will dedicate itself to cultivate the famous Portuguese taste for fish and seafood.