Lousada
The municipality of Lousada, located in the Sousa Valley region, features a collection of important Romanesque-style buildings, which you can explore through the Romanesque Route. For those who appreciate customs and crafts, a visit to the Living Museum of the Linen Mill reveals the entire linen production cycle. Embroidery, weaving, basketry, and tinwork are also part of the range of arts that you can discover in the craft shops scattered throughout the region. Once in Lousada, sample the best of the local cuisine. Lamb, roast kid, and oven-baked rice are must-try traditional dishes, which you can enjoy with refreshing Vinho Verde. The Festa do Senhor dos Aflitos, which takes place on the last weekend of July, is the most popular popular entertainment event of the year.
What to do in Lousada
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The Route of the Romanesque: discover the Valleys of Sousa, Tâmega and Douro
Combine history with adventure and be conquered by The Route of the Romanesque, which crosses the Sousa, Douro and Tâme…
Where to eat in Lousada
Author, Portuguese
15.00 €
Um restaurante com uma carta gastronómica que apresenta o melhor da nova cozinha tradicional portug…
Portuguese
A simple restaurant located at the entrance of town with a varied menu of Portuguese cuisine.
Portuguese
15.00 €
A rustic house with a fine service and regional dishes at moderate prices.
Portuguese
15.00 €
A small restaurant with a mdest yet gentle service. It serves excellent traditional food with a spe…
Italian
10.00 €
A pizzeria with a youthful, relaxed atmosphere and a wide variety of pizzas and salads, plus a few …
Portuguese
10.00 €
A familiar restaurant that offers Portuguese and regional dishes at inviting prices.
Portuguese, Regional
15.00 €
A house of regional tidbits (all of them grilled) served at tea time and in the evening. Simple and…
Portuguese
16.50 €
A restaurant that belongs to the Estrada Real Inn, large and with a regional menu.
Portuguese
25.50 €
Restaurant inserted in Quinta de Cedovezas, with a decoration combining the rustic with the modern.…
Where to sleep in Lousada
4 star
O Lousada Country Hotel, em Silvares, está inserido na vínica Quinta de Vila Meã. Este hotel rural de quatro estrelas é constituído por três aldeamentos distin…
From an old eaves, was born this pleasant sanctuary, which offers a cosy lounge, kitchenette and two suites. Keeping the bloodline of the entire complex, comfo…
A farm with an 1849 building, located in the Mesio Valley. It has a large salon and a luxurious decor for events and is known for producing the Trevo cheese (a…
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