Lousada
The municipality of Lousada, inserted in the region of Vale do Sousa, presents a set of very important Romanesque-style buildings, which you can meet through the Romanesque Route. This route is in fact one of the main tourist attractions of the municipality. But when visiting this territory, you can't help noticing other no less important historical landmarks: pillories, bridges, aqueducts, and manors. A visit to the Museu Vivo Engenho do Linho (Flax Museum), located in the Casais mill, reveals the whole cycle of production of flax to lovers of handmade crafts and customs. The embroidery, weaving, basketry, clog making and tinsmith also encompass the range of arts that you can find in artisan shops scattered throughout the region. Once in Lousada, try to taste the best of the local gastronomy. The sheep, the roast lamb and rice are mandatory traditional dishes, that you may accompany with a refreshing vinho verde. The Festival of Senhor dos Aflitos, which takes place on the last weekend of July, keeps on being the busiest popular festivity of the year, where a lot of musical and street performances for the whole family are organized.
What to do in Lousada
Travel Guide
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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
16.50 €
A restaurant that belongs to the Estrada Real Inn, large and with a regional menu.
Italian
10.00 €
A pizzeria with a youthful, relaxed atmosphere and a wide variety of pizzas and salads, plus a few …
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…
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
A simple restaurant located at the entrance of town with a varied menu of Portuguese cuisine.
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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