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Santa Maria da Feira owes its name to the famous market/fair that used to take place here in ancient times. Situated at the confluence of important communication routes, it combines the bucolic charm of the natural inland landscapes with industry and emblematic cultural activity. The Castle of the Fair stands out as one of the most beautiful in the country, as does Europarque, a congress center of recognized importance. The municipality's strong commitment to culture is reflected in acclaimed events such as the Viagem Medieval in August, Imaginarius in May, Terra dos Sonhos in Christmas, or the Festival para Gente Sentada in February, which attract crowds and energize the entire region. The Festa das Fogaceiras, on January 20th, is the municipality's most emblematic festival, associated with the traditional "Fogaça", an unmissable delicacy.

What to do in Santa Maria da Feira

Museu de Santa Maria de Lamas

Santa Maria da Feira

Surrounded by beautiful gardens populated with statues and sculptures, the Santa Maria de Lamas Museum was founded in 1950 and renovated in 2005. It comprises sixteen rooms and a remarkable collection of permanent exhibitions. There you will find rooms dedicated to sacred art, the cork industry, furniture, ethnography, statuary, natural sciences, ceramics, and curiosities. The museum's educational service conducts educational …

Zoo de Lourosa - Parque Ornitológico

Santa Maria da Feira

Created in 1990 and acquired by the Santa Maria da Feira City Council in 2000, the Lourosa Zoo is the only park exclusively dedicated to birds in Portugal. Education, preservation of endangered species, and research are the park's three main functions. Macaws, ostriches, swans, owls, flamingos, vultures, and other birds populate the park, while lush vegetation adorns the space, making …

Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira

Santa Maria da Feira

A Gothic castle, imposing and austere, where the summit towers with spires and four pinnacles stand out as ornamentation. The walls are protected by crenellated embrasures and loopholes. Outside the walls, it is worth visiting the Chapel of Our Lady of the Incarnation and the Chaplaincy House, in 17th-century Baroque style. The population moved to the vicinity of the castle …

Jardins do Europarque

Santa Maria da Feira

The Europarque gardens consist of a large, well-maintained wooded area surrounding the congress center and the Visionarium, in a complex covering 150 hectares, with ample sunny grassy areas, leafy trees, ecological trails, a playground, several bridges, ample parking, two lakes …

Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Feira e Convento dos Lóios

Santa Maria da Feira

This is a Mannerist convent with a church in the shape of a Latin cross, a single nave, and a two-story cloister. Due to its characteristics, it fits into the typology of the monumental 17th-century churches of classicist and erudite …

Museu Convento dos Lóios

Santa Maria da Feira

The Lóios Convent Museum is a regional museum that hosts temporary exhibitions of national and international interest, and where you can also appreciate the permanent exhibition in the areas of Painting, Archaeology, History and Art History, explaining the origin of …

Museu do Papel Terras de Santa Maria

Santa Maria da Feira

In this space, housed in a former sugar mill founded in 1822, you will learn about the history of the paper industry. The collections encompass the entire municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, where the paper industry has been a …

Jardim Municipal de Santa Maria de Lamas

Santa Maria da Feira

A generous, leafy, and well-maintained garden in the center of the village, with sculptures, statues, fountains, and a lake, inviting you for a stroll on weekend afternoons. It is adjacent to the main church and the Santa Maria de Lamas …

Passadiços de Fiães

Santa Maria da Feira

An integral part of the Ribeiras Park in Fiães, these walks are characterized by the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The park is accessible to people with reduced mobility and visual impairments; along the trails you will find information panels …

Capela de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação

Santa Maria da Feira

This chapel is attached to the walls of Feira Castle, having been built in 1656 by order of the Countess of Feira, D. Joana Forjaz Pereira de Meneses e Silva. It is a learned building, with a hexagonal section, revealing …

Visionarium

Santa Maria da Feira

The Visionarium aims to introduce the world of science to laypeople, especially young people, in a simple and educational way. The areas of knowledge (earth, matter, universe, and life) have dedicated rooms. The space also includes an experimental area, a …

Termas de São Jorge

Santa Maria da Feira

With a mild climate and balanced temperature and humidity, the São Jorge Thermal Baths are surrounded by beautiful gardens. Featuring both a historic building and a completely modern one, its sulphurous waters are indicated for the treatment of respiratory, skin, …

Centro de Cultura e Recreio do Orfeão da Feira

Santa Maria da Feira

The Orfeão da Feira Cultural and Recreational Center is a non-profit association whose objective is to promote and preserve the culture and traditions of the Orfeão members and the municipality.

Castro de Romariz

Santa Maria da Feira

Enjoying an excellent state of preservation, the Castro de Romariz is a fortified settlement dating from the 5th century BC, with occupation levels extending to the 1st century AD, and is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in …

Quinta do Castelo

Santa Maria da Feira

Quinta do Castelo is a natural space with over 300 years of history, located on one of the slopes of Castelo da Feira. It is a very well-maintained park, with centuries-old trees, trails, an artificial lake crossed by a bridge, …

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Where to eat in Santa Maria da Feira

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Where to sleep in Santa Maria da Feira

Ibis Porto Sul Europarque
Ibis Porto Sul Europarque

2 star

Modern Hotel, situated in Santa Maria da Feira, near the Europarque, and a few kilometres from the beaches of Espinho, Esmoriz. Offers affordable rooms, 63, a …

Motel Emoções
Motel Emoções

The Motel Emotions is a hotel unit created especially thinking of you, seeking the welfare and comfort. The secrecy is also very important, and at Check-in and…

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