Mêda

Barragem de Ranhados

Mêda

A large gravity dam located at the crossing point between the Mondego Valley and the Douro Valley. It belongs to the Torto River and is used for municipal water supply. Sports activities are permitted, with some restrictions.

Miradouro de Mêda

Mêda

A place offering a beautiful view over the historic center of Mêda.

Jardim de Longroiva

Mêda

Small garden with Portuguese cobblestone paths, shade trees, a few garden benches and a playground.

Longroiva

Mêda

A medieval settlement that was once the seat of the municipality between 1120 and 1836, it boasts the castle, a former Templar fortification restored by Gualdim Paes. Also noteworthy are the keep and a wall, listed as National Monuments, the …

Quinta da Areeira / Solar dos Cancelos / Solar dos Seixas

Mêda

Baroque farmhouse consisting of a residential house and a chapel integrated into the façade. Built in 1748 by order of Manuel de Seixas Moutinho, it features a longitudinal plan with a hipped roof.

Solar dos Sampaio e Melo / Solar do Morgado do Rabaçal / Casa do Redondo

Mêda

A late-Baroque mansion believed to have been built in 1759, it underwent renovations in the 21st century. It features a regular U-shaped and L-shaped plan on the second floor, leading to a courtyard adjoining other structures.

Castelo de Ranhados

Mêda

Classified as a Property of Public Interest in 1977, Ranhados Castle sits on a hill overlooking the village of the same name, approximately 838 meters above sea level. Archaeological evidence attests to the existence of a protohistoric fortified settlement, later …

Museu Municipal de Mêda

Mêda

Located in the heart of the city's historic center and housed in a building that served as a jail for many years, this museum opened in 2001. It features an exhibition focusing on local ethnography and some temporary exhibits. It …

Sítio Arqueológico do Vale do Mouro

Mêda

The target of several archaeological campaigns, the Vale do Mouro site has revealed a seven-thousand-year-old Neolithic settlement and a surprising Roman village, when it was thought the site had only been occupied in the third and fourth centuries AD. Silica …

Pelourinho de Ranhados

Mêda

Declared a National Monument in 1915, this Manueline pillory, a platform-style pillory, consists of a circular base with three steps, a beam-shaped shaft with four straight lintels, and a capital with four gargoyles. Highlights include a fleur-de-lis, four corbels, and …

Marialva

Mêda

A settlement located on the left bank of the Marialva River, atop a hill surrounded by pine trees and cliffs. Its inhabitants are mostly dedicated to agriculture, with emphasis on cereals, wine, and olive oil. It has military roots, having …

Torre do Relógio de Mêda

Mêda

Clock tower built in the 19th century on the site of an old medieval tower that served as a lookout or military stronghold. Located atop a granite outcrop, it offers beautiful views of the town and surrounding area.

Termas de Longroiva

Mêda

It is believed that the waters of these hot springs have been known since prehistoric times, having been explored by the Romans. They are especially recommended for the treatment of rhinitis and sinusitis, psoriasis, and lower back pain due to …

Castelo de Longroiva

Mêda

The medieval castle of Longroiva is one of the most important examples of Templar military architecture in Beira Interior and one of the best examples of a Romanesque castle in the region. Built on a supposed pre-Roman hillfort, built between …

Castelo de Marialva

Mêda

Classified as a National Monument in 1978, the castle that dominates the Historic Village of Marialva from atop a cliff likely dates back to the 12th or early 13th century, when King Sancho I promoted the settlement of the region. …