Sátão

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The municipality of Sátão is part of the District of Viseu and is composed of 12 parishes. Crossed by the Raja of Sátão, its landscape is essentially rural, marked by the presence of dams, the Sierra de San Matias, the vast religious heritage and archaeological remains. In Sátão is also the largest tree of Portugal-the eucalyptus Contige. The trademark gastronomy the region, thanks to the Lamb, veal, baked beans with cabbage and pork, which should be accompanied by bread cooked in the oven, as happens with the typical fish of the river. The conventual sweets gather the candy and chips, cavacas typical: sweet rice, fries and olive oil cake are some of them, linking well with traditional liqueurs. For most of the year occur several parties parishes that comprise Sátão, notably, in August. A souvenir of this Council include the palhoças (rain shelters made of reeds), articles in wood, basketry and stone work that even today find themselves.

What to do in Sátão

Miradouro de São Matias da Serra

Sátão

Located on th top of a hill, it has magnificent views of the parish of Ferreira de Aves an of a large portion of the parish of Sátão. There are some tables and benches and a landmark.

Igreja do Antigo Convento de Nossa Senhora da Oliva

Sátão

This church under the mannerist style has its main point of interest on the inside. With one only nave and the roof in wood, the main chapel stands out for its roof ornate with polychrome coffers and the altar is …

Torre de Ferreira de Aves

Sátão

Currently consists of a medieval tower, with twinned Windows and by later constructions. The entrance to the tower is through a door decorated with semi-spheres.

Casa Grande de Casfreires

Sátão

This former Manor House located in the Centre of the village, more precisely in the main square, offers comfortable accommodation stay and decorated with masterpiece. The initial construction of the main house dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries. …

Solar dos Albuquerques / Biblioteca Municipal de Sátão

Sátão

The Manor of Arms dating back to the 18th century. Endowed with gates of the 19th century, the Italian Bigaglia. Obeys the general lines of the style of the 17th and 18th centuries. Fourteenth and fifteenth and consists of ground …

Jardim do Santuário do Nosso Senhor dos Caminhos

Sátão

This space has trees and flowerbds, stone tables and benches and a small lake. It surrounds a small square that has a statue with the fugures of the Evangelists (Saint John, Saint Mathew, Saint Like and Saint Mark).

O Camponês

Sátão

A simple restaurant with an effective service and fine regional cuisine. It has a rather traditional decor with several agricultural artefacts and photographs of the most important local monuments.

Antigos Paços do Concelho de Rio de Moinhos

Sátão

Building in good condition. It has two floors, an arched structure and is crossed by the street. On the first floor enhances the inner access door and bow to the heart on the street, being the second most rectangular fenestrations, …

Anta de Casfreires

Sátão

The dolmen of Casfreires consists of nine pillars, four of them shot down into the Chamber. The "hat" is listed, and can see in his face outside fossetes (dimples) and some crosses and dates. The Tumulus is partially destroyed. Is …

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Where to eat in Sátão

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Where to sleep in Sátão

Quinta do Malhô
Quinta do Malhô

This farm, located in an agricultural zone, stands out for the cultivation of vines and also by sheep. Combines the rustic atmosphere of a crop farm with urban…

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