Vimioso

Located in the extreme northeast of Portugal and integrated into the "Terra Fria" (Cold Land) of Trás-os-Montes, Vimioso presents a landscape that alternates between embedded valleys and flattened mountain tops. The valleys of the Sabor and Maçãs rivers, whose courses run almost in parallel from north to south, are populated by spontaneous forests with patches of pine and eucalyptus. Agriculture, the region's main activity, prefers the plateaus, where olive groves, vineyards and orchards are found. Valuing the fame of Trás-os-Montes, gastronomy is a must. The smoked meat, the "butelo" (a type of sausage) with skins, the lamb stew or the roast goat, without forgetting the veal steak originating from the Mirandesa cattle breed farmed there, show the wisdom of the hands that prepare these dishes.

What to do in Vimioso

Algoso

Vimioso

Rural village that was formerly the seat of the municipality, to which several charters and letters of privilege were granted. Its castle was part of the old defensive line in the formation of Portuguese territory and included twenty villages in its domain. In the cluster of houses, granite and quartz predominate as construction materials. The main places of interest are …

Igreja Matriz de Vimioso / Igreja de São Vicente

Vimioso

Church built at the end of the 16th century and remodeled in the 17th century, with a plan consisting of a single nave, a rectangular chancel, a sacristy and a support area. The main facade is made up of three bodies, the side ones being the bell tower and the clock tower. Inside, the nave with five segments and the …

Castelo de Algoso

Vimioso

Castle located on top of a rocky cliff, enjoying a privileged position as a viewpoint, the exact date of its construction is unknown, but it is assumed that it was built by Mendo Rufino, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques or during the reign of King Sancho I. From the castle, currently in a precarious state of conservation, remain …

Praia Fluvial de Uva

Vimioso

River beach located on the bank of the Angueira River, with a friendly leisure area that offers changing rooms and a picnic area with barbecues.

Torre de Atalaia

Vimioso

Military tower located on a rocky outcrop, which was formerly part of the defensive system of Algoso Castle. It has a circular plan measuring around six meters high, surrounded by a moat, probably dating back to Roman times.

Biblioteca Municipal Norberto Lopes

Vimioso

Library with a vast documentary collection.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Santulhão

Vimioso

Church dating from the 17th century, consisting of a longitudinal plan with a nave with an open porch, a chancel, outbuildings and a sacristy. According to the inscription on the portal and bell ring, the church was built in 1623, …

Percurso Pedestre Pinelo-Corane-Azimute

Vimioso

Pedestrian route of approximately five kilometers.

Vistas do Castelo de Algoso

Vimioso

This castle is located at the top of Cabeço da Penenciada, approximately 681 meters above sea level, between the Angueira and Maçãs rivers. This small fortress, which once served to defend the Sabor River, today serves as a privileged viewpoint …

Parque Municipal de Vimioso

Vimioso

Ample green space with grassy beds, garden benches and artificial lighting.

Miradouro do Santuário de São Bartolomeu

Vimioso

Viewpoint offering magnificent views of the surrounding green mountains.

Casa da Cultura de Vimioso

Vimioso

Space consisting of an auditorium with 160 seats, exhibition rooms, a space for open-air shows, a meeting room and a rural museum. It also has a café-restaurant.

Ponte Velha de Pinelo

Vimioso

Two-section medieval bridge, located over the Maçãs River. The left section is presented on a trestle over three unequal arches, and the right section has a horizontal tray over three equal round arches. Currently, it only has pedestrian circulation.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Algoso

Vimioso

Church from the 16th century, with Manueline, Mannerist and Rococo architecture characteristics. It is composed of a rectangular nave, a chancel and a vestry rectangle. In the interior, highlight for the 17th century pulpit and the altarpiece in Rococo polychrome …

Parque de Campismo e Lazer de Vimioso

Vimioso

A large and pleasant space, with dense vegetation, a children's playground and a small campsite.

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Where to eat in Vimioso

Senhora de Pereiras
Portuguese
15.00 €

Rural Hotel restaurant belonging to the Lady of Pear, with a broad and welcoming dining room, servi…

Luar da Noite
Portuguese
15.00 €

Large restaurant, located on the ground floor of a Villa, serving fine dishes of national and inter…

A Vileira
Portuguese
18.00 €

Restaurant belonging to Vileira Hostels, rustic and refined, serving good traditional dishes transm…

Where to sleep in Vimioso

Hotel Rural Senhora de Pereiras

3 star

Modern and friendly rural Hotel, located in a rural setting, ideal for those who want to rest. It offers 12 double rooms, a large dining room with a capacity f…

Casa da Janal

Small rustic House, very cosy, located in riverbank Angueira. It consists of a kitchen and a common room on the ground floor, and two bedrooms and a bathroom o…