Penafiel
Penafiel is located in the heart of the Douro Litoral region, between the Tâmega and Sousa rivers. The city's historic center boasts a granite ensemble of noble houses, churches, and convents that are well worth a visit. The municipality is rich in historical and cultural monuments and mansions steeped in history: Casa do Murom, the refuge of the poet Alexandre Herculano, Casa do Seixo, and Quinta da Aveleda are just a few examples. The monuments that are part of the Romanesque Route of the Sousa Valley deserve close attention, and the São Vicente thermal baths are a must-see! Typical dishes include roast kid or lamb with oven-baked rice, along with "sopa seca", "sarrabulho doce", and São Martinho tarts. Linen items, woolen blankets, and basketry represent the region's handicrafts.
What to do in Penafiel
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Where to eat in Penafiel
Regional
15.00 €
O restaurante O Sapo, localizado na aldeia de Irivo, é um espaço rústico e familiar, onde o receitu…
Regional
20.00 €
A good looking modern restaurat with a regional menu where the kid in the oven and the Farela cod s…
Hamburgers, Italian, Portuguese
15.00 €
A large room with natural light, an effective service and quality cuisine. During the week, at lunc…
Regional
12.50 €
A simple space that serves Portuguese traditional dishes with a specail note, in its season, to the…
Regional
15.00 €
A rustic space with river views that serves regional dishes at moderate prices. A special note to t…
Portuguese
A restaurant with a familiar atmosphere and a friendly service. It has regional dishes and economic…
Portuguese
8.00 €
A well know restaurant in the centre of town that functions as a restaurant and as a snack-bar, wit…
Portuguese, Regional
30.00 €
The Widow's House restaurant-Winebar, in Penafiel, a project of three partners in the region, does …
Italian
7.00 €
A large space with two rooms and a panoramic view where one can taste Italian dishes.
Portuguese
22.50 €
A large space with a tipical decor, based on regional motives, with a welcoming and relaxed atmosph…
Where to sleep in Penafiel
Valxisto House-country house, is inserted in the village preserved Quintandona. Is a true haven, with a sophisticated simplicity whose goal is to offer the ton…
4 star
Solar Egas Moniz, situated in Paço de Sousa, Penafiel, results from a solar recovery. XIX. This charming house with 10 rooms, 30 minutes from Oporto, invites g…
A house that dates back to the 16th century, located on a hill by the valley, between Penafiel and Entre-os-Rios. In the neighbourhood one can practice nautica…
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