Penacova

Located at an altitude of 290 metres, above the Mondego river. Most of its inhabitants sailed the Mondego until the 19th century. Its architectural heritage includes 17th and 18th centuries houses, the mother church, the Penacova pillory/crucifix, the chapels of Our Lady of Monte Alto, Our Lady of Moita and Saint Anthony, the Hospital building and the Emídio da Silva belvedere. Craftswork includes baskets, wood miniatures, tapestries and more.