Paredes de Coura

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Paredes de Coura is a village with approximately 1500 inhabitants and consists of 21 villages rich in history and customs. In the heart of Minho, the County is mountainous, with the highest peak Corno do Bico, with 883 meters of altitude, in the protected landscape area of the same name. The river that runs through the region is the Coura. Traces of human presence are numerous. Tapirs, dolmens and forts are visible all over the County. Highlighting the Cossourado Neolithic village and the castro de Cristelo. The County has already been much more extensive than it is today, but has always been sparsely populated, with strong agricultural dominance. Many still call it the "Barn of Minho". The gastronomy of the region include trout from the river Coura, sausages, and the lamb. In confectionary, try the "filhós", corn biscuits, "rabanadas" and the famous "formigos".

What to do in Paredes de Coura

Praia Fluvial do Taboão

Paredes de Coura

One of the most interesting places in the parish of Paredes de Coura. A countryside, calm place with the excellent, albeit cold waters of the Coura river. It has a games field and a cafe-restaurant. In the summer, at the time of the Modern Music Festival of Paredes de Coura, the beach is filled with rock lovers.

Museu Regional de Paredes de Coura

Paredes de Coura

Located at the Casa da Veiga, that dates back to the 18th century, this space aims to promote the study and preservation of the parish's cultural heritage, mainly art works, archeology and ethnography.

Paisagem Protegida do Corno do Bico

Paredes de Coura

A small natural sanctuary of this parish. A space of rare beauty that was changed by man even though the many local species, both of plants and animals, were never placed at risk.

Pecene

Paredes de Coura

In this village the rural houses that date back to the 17th to 19th centuries, the chapel of Our Lady of Alívio and several espigueiros (small cereal warehouses) stand out.

Outeiro

Paredes de Coura

The landscape and the rural architecture reflect the inhabitants's traditional way of life.

Via Romana de Braga a Tui

Paredes de Coura

This Roman road has 14 Milestones placed between I a.C and IV d. C centuries. Only a few from these Milestones have inscriptions, the others were only used as support. For instance, the chapel in front of Solar das Antas …

Casa Grande de Romarigães

Paredes de Coura

Set composed by casa, rural and function attachments do Amparo Chapel. This noble House, 19th century, is preceded by a large armorial portal. The chapel of the Amparo has a facade lavishly decorated by niches containing images, frowns, volutes, pediments …

Povoado Fortificado de Cossourado

Paredes de Coura

Iron age fortified settlement, called castro, deployed in a location with good visibility and defense conditions. Are housing, services and buildings of Defense built up by companies of agropastoral characteristics, but also economically dependent on the exploitation of natural resources. …

Eira Comunitária e Moinhos de Porreiras

Paredes de Coura

A set of eight espigueiros (small cereal warehouses) that became a true postcard for those who visit Paredes de Coura. Those who pass by here do not fail to take a photograph of this threshing floor so perfectly embedded in …

Igreja Românica de Rubiães

Paredes de Coura

From the Romanic primitive church it stands out the portico with three archivolts which arches are supported in columns with ornate capitals with zoomorphic motifs. The central columns are formed by human figures well sculpted.

Ponte de Coura

Paredes de Coura

Medieval bridge located at the waterfront of the river Coura. Consists of a single round arch. At the entrance of the bridge there are a few shrines and a cruise with porch. It was reformulated in the modern age.

Miradouro do Penedo das Vistas

Paredes de Coura

As indicated by the name, this place has lovely views, namely of the rural architecture of the Minho region and of the green lands.

Núcleo de Marcos Miliários de Antas

Paredes de Coura

This is only one of the existing 14 Milestones in Paredes de Coura. They are placed in the road that used to lead until Braga formerly named Bracara Augusta. Only in five of the milestones it is possible to see …

CEIA - Centro de Educação e Interpretação Ambiental

Paredes de Coura

The Center for Environmental education and Interpretation of the protected landscape of Corno de Bico is propelling space education program for sustainability of the protected landscape of Corno de Bico. Promotes activities that provide participants with contact with the natural …

Área de Lazer de Casaldate

Paredes de Coura

Place for family get-together, located in a bucolic area. Mount the towel to picnic is almost mandatory.

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Where to eat in Paredes de Coura

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Where to sleep in Paredes de Coura

Quinta de Favaes
Quinta de Favaes

Near Paredes de Coura, in the Alto Minho, is the Quinta de Favaes, a beautiful estate adapted for rural tourism and where you can enjoy unique moments of tranq…

Casa do Outeirinho
Casa do Outeirinho

House situated in a quiet, green and healthy. All of its seven rooms have private TOILET, one with hydromassage bath. Features a large lounge, a games room and…

Albergue de Peregrinos de São Pedro de Rubiães
Albergue de Peregrinos de São Pedro de Rubiães

The pilgrims ' Hostel of s. Pedro de Rubiães aims to provide the growing number of pilgrims the necessary reception conditions, during the course of the Portug…

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