Macedo de Cavaleiros

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Macedo de Cavaleiros boasts a remarkable natural heritage, notably the Azibo Reservoir Protected Landscape, a vast area covered by the Natura 2000 Network, the Sabor River valleys, and the Serra da Nogueira and Serra de Bornes mountains, ideal for hang gliding and paragliding. The reservoir created with the construction of the Azibo Dam has provided, among other tourist and biological benefits, conditions for non-motorized water sports, and its beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag. Pagan legends and folklore are strongly present throughout, preserved in the traditions of the Caretos, Pauliteiros, Latos, Bombos, bagpipes, and philharmonic music. All this while enjoying the region's delicious cuisine, which includes sausages, mushrooms, dried "casulas" (bean pods), excellent wine, chestnuts, olive oil and a whole range of delicacies that will leave you longing for more.

What to do in Macedo de Cavaleiros

Paisagem Protegida da Albufeira do Azibo

Macedo de Cavaleiros

The Azibo Reservoir, originating from the dam, has a surrounding area of regional scope that is protected for its rich fauna and flora.

Praia Fluvial da Ribeira - Albufeira do Azibo

Macedo de Cavaleiros

A beach adapted for people with reduced mobility, it offers a range of facilities such as playgrounds, a children's playground, bars, and pedal boat, bicycle, and pedal-powered vehicle rentals.

Casa do Careto

Macedo de Cavaleiros

This is where you'll find a record of the carnival tradition of the village of Podence, associated with the typical Caretos. Costumes, rattles, masks, and all the clothing of these enigmatic figures are on display.

Casa de Exposição e Artesanato de Carrapatas

Macedo de Cavaleiros

Space where farmers can display and sell local produce and craft items.

Igreja Paroquial de Vilarinho de Agrochão / Igreja de Santo Antão

Macedo de Cavaleiros

An 18th-century temple whose highlight is the statuary that occupies the niches of the facade on the exterior. Also, noteworthy is the carved decoration.

Real Filatório de Chacim

Macedo de Cavaleiros

Building that housed a water-powered silk spinning factory.

Serra de Bornes

Macedo de Cavaleiros

It belongs to the Old Massif and is located in the east-central region of Trás-os-Montes, between the Sabor and Tua rivers. It is over 12 km long and 5 km wide, reaching its highest point at 1,200 meters, above the …

Parque Natureza do Azibo

Macedo de Cavaleiros

Park along the banks of the Azibo Reservoir, with extensive green areas and several walking trails.

Museu Rural de Salselas

Macedo de Cavaleiros

An ethnographic museum, transformed into a core center of ruralism. The permanent exhibition showcases the human aspects of any Trás-os-Montes village: peasant objects, folk art, and objects that demonstrate the transition from rurality to industrialization.

Barragem da Carvalheira

Macedo de Cavaleiros

Dam located on the Ribeira de Amendoeira (Douro River Basin), framed by patches of trees. Fishing is restricted.

Ponte de Cernadela

Macedo de Cavaleiros

Medieval bridge, with two unequal round arches.

Praia Fluvial da Fraga da Pegada

Macedo de Cavaleiros

The Fraga da Pegada river beach emerged with the creation of the artificial Azibo reservoir. After transporting fine sand to the site and building supporting infrastructure such as parking, a bar, restrooms, showers, and telephones, the conditions were created that …

Museu Municipal de Arqueologia Coronel Albino Pereira Lopo

Macedo de Cavaleiros

In the former Trinta Primary School, more than 5,000 years of history are now on display, with various archaeological pieces, gathered in two chronological areas.

Barragem do Azibo

Macedo de Cavaleiros

Earthen dam on the Azibo River, Douro Basin, framed by a mountainous landscape. Recreational activities are permitted, with restrictions.

Jardim Público de Macedo de Cavaleiros

Macedo de Cavaleiros

A garden with wide green spaces, a lake and an amphitheatre.

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Where to eat in Macedo de Cavaleiros

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Where to sleep in Macedo de Cavaleiros

Hotel Muchacho
Hotel Muchacho

3 star

Hotel located in the city centre of Macedo de Cavaleiros, in a traditional building, but refurbished appealingly. The floors are divided by themes linked to th…

Solar do Morgado Oliveira
Solar do Morgado Oliveira

The Solar do Morgado de Macedo offers a manor house environment with the convenience of today. In the city centre, the feeling that transmits within the isolat…

Solar das Arcas
Solar das Arcas

In the village of Arcas found this House from the 17th and 18th centuries with chapel and gardens. It has one double bedroom, two apartments for four people an…

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Near Macedo de Cavaleiros

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Vimioso

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Nestled between the deep valley of the Douro River and the Sabor River basin, the municipality of Mogadouro occupies the extension of the Planalto Mi…

Vinhais

Vinhais

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Alfândega da Fé

Alfândega da Fé

With the Serra de Bornes to the north, the Sabor River valley to the south, the Castro Vicente plateau to the east, and the Vilariça valley to the we…