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Viewpoint of Espirito Santo

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Very close to the center of Vila Nova de Cerveira, in Serra da Gávea, we find the remaining ruins of the Chapel of Espírito Santo of which there is only the entrance porch, on the front facade and two stone alignments, which mark the beginning of the construction of the walls sides that were never completed.

Despite this, the portico facing the river Minho and Spain attracts many curious people and has become an immensely photographed viewpoint, due to its peculiarity. From the top of the mountain, the portico perfectly matches the Minho valley, the island of loves and the Spanish landscape, being known as "Porta do Céu" for its unique location.

Music Festival Vilar de Mouros

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Annually, at the peak of summer, the oldest music festival in the Iberian Peninsula is held, EDP Vilar de Mouros. An amalgam between good music and breathtaking environment, fleaked by the river beach, watermills and all the caracteristic vegetation of the region.

Fluvial Vilar Beach
of Moors

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The APA - Portuguese Environment Agency, has just classified Praia das Azenhas in Vilar de Mouros, describing it as a "rural beach, surrounded by natural landscape, fresh and clean water course, surrounded by landscapes of intense vegetation" Junta de Freguesia de Vilar de Mouros recalls that this was an old aspiration and that the Junta itself had already been doing a lot of diligence to make this beach worthy of classification, as explained to Geice the President of the Parish Council of Vilar de Mouros , Carlos Alves.

Among the works carried out in the space by the Parish Council are the elimination of barriers for people with disabilities and the creation of more pleasant areas for the many people who go to that beach PHOTOGRAPHY: www.cm-caminha.pt

Minigolf Park
of Leisure of the Castelinho

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Taking a prominent position in the village (in Praça do Município), this green space, beyond having a mini-golf course with different difficulty levels, also has a climbing wall, swimming pools, and Aquamuseu do Minho, a space dedicated to the fauna and flora of the river Minho.

PHOTOGRAPHY: http://www.altominho.tv

Forte da Ínsua

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From time to time, when the tide leaks, sandbanks are formed where you can walk to the Fort of Ínsua, located on an island near the estuary of the river Minho, in Moledo, Caminha. The retreat of the sea has allowed several times access to the Fort of Ínsua by land, through a language of sand that connected the coast to that islet of sand and stone. The documentary evidence records this event in 1582, 1629, 1708, 1895 and 1947. In 2001, the phenomenon was repeated, although the level of the water by the knee.

The Forte da Ínsua was built in the 17th century, under the reign of King João IV, to defend the Convent of Santa Maria de Ínsua (built in the century XIV), that is in the place of arms of the fort, and to reinforce the defense of the Portuguese coast during War of the Restoration.

It also has a freshwater well, one of only three in the world. The fortress can be visited by the public, being the crossing to the inshore assured by the Captaincy of the Port of Caminha.

PHOTOGRAPHY: https://www.radiovaledominho.com/

Moledo Beach

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Located in an area of great natural beauty, Moledo Beach stands out for its breathtaking landscapes.
The strong swell makes it ideal for surfing and windsurfing during the summer.
On the small rocky island in front of Moledo Beach you can find the wonderful Fort of Ínsua, built in the 16th century.

PHOTOGRAPHY: https://beachcam.meo.pt/

Mother Church
from Caminha

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The Mother Church of Caminha also referred to as Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, is located in the village and municipality of Caminha, Viana do Castelo district, in Portugal.

Parish church under the invocation of Our Lady of the Assumption, is one of the largest and most important religious buildings in the north of the country.
PHOTOGRAPHY: http://www.culturanorte.pt

Castro de Santa Trega

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The Castro of Santa Trega is a castro and an archaeological site that is in the outline of the mount of Santa Trega, in the county of A Guarda province of Pontevedra. Belonging to the castreja culture and the most emblematic and visited of the Galician castros, it was declared National Artistic Historical Monument in 1931 and also has the consideration of Well of Cultural Interest.
The castro, according to the thesis maintained by de la Peña Santos, director of the last campaigns of archaeological excavations in the 1980s, had a continuous occupation between the first century BC, shortly after the Romanization process began in Galicia, and the first century and that from that moment began a slow process of abandonment, which might well have been interrupted by temporary sporadic reoccupations in the Late Roman period. Petroglyphs were also found in several of the stones of the hill, elaborated around 2000 years before the occupation of the castro.

PHOTOGRAPHY: http://www.turismoaguarda.es

Cervo's Viewpoint

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Climb up to the Alto do Crasto hill and discover one of the most well-known belvederes of Vila Nova de Cerveira.
Here you will find a magnificent iron sculpture by José Rodrigues called 'Cervo', which gave its name to this viewpoint. This appears as a tribute to the symbol of the village where, in the past, deer abounded.
Despite being situated at only 300 meters of altitude, the Cervo Viewpoint offers breathtaking views of the village of Cerveira and the river Minho and is a place of choice for nature lovers.
PHOTOGRAPHY: www.e-konomista.pt/vila-nova-de-cerveira-roteiro/

Fortress of Valença

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Set on a hill on the left bank of the Rio Minho, Fortaleza de Valença dates back to the transition from the 12th to the 13th century.
Classified by the Portuguese State as a National Monument, it was intended to defend the town and the crossing of the Minho River.
The fortified complex of Valença is one of the most notable Portuguese specimens and occupies an area of over 21 hectares. The compositional elements of the defensive system present several formal typologies, creating a true showcase of the military engineering solutions practiced in Portugal.

PHOTOGRAPHY: www.turismoenportugal.org

Clock tower
from Caminha

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Built in the 15th century and a national monument since 1951, the Clock Tower is the main symbol of the town of Caminha. At the top of the tower was placed the watch that would come to name it.
Belonging to the old defensive fence of the village, this medieval monument underwent several remodeling works and opened to the public in 2008 as a museum space, housing the Museological Nucleus of the Historical Center of Caminha, which describes the urban history of Caminha.

FONTOGRAFIA: https://euroveloportugal.com/

Aquamuseu Rio Minho

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Discover all the wealth of the Minho River between four walls!
Created with the main purpose of promoting and divulging the natural and cultural heritage associated with the Minho River, the AquaMuseu do Rio Minho is today one of the biggest tourist attractions in Vila Nova de Cerveira.
Take a trip along the whole river following a set of aquariums placed in order with the most representative species of the river: trout, mullet and lamprey.
In the public Aquarium of Rio is exposed the aquatic life of the most characteristic biotopes of the river Minho, divided in a zone of nascent, intermediate zone and zone of estuary. Visitors will follow a route that will simulate the descent of the Minho River, from the source to the mouth. In an outer zone of the building there is a lonret, a species still present in the watershed.
Go visit this area and discover the Rio Minho without having to get wet.

PHOTOGRAPHY: www.cmjornal.pt

Pincho Waterfall Serra D'Arga

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Located in the parish of Montaria in the heart of Serra d’Arga, the Cascata da Ferida Má, commonly known as Cascata do Pincho is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Portugal.

Formed by waterfalls and crystalline lagoons, it is the ideal place to rest and enjoy the surrounding nature.

Esturranha LAgoon Vila Praia de Âncora

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Located in the parish of Freixieiro de Soutelo, this river area has crystal waters flanked by magnificent vegetation that surrounds it. Great location to spend summer days with family and friends.

Forte do Cão (Âncora)

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Fortim do Cão, also referred to as Forte do Cão, is located in the place of Gelfa, south of the village and parish of Vila Praia de Âncora

PHOTOGRAPHY: www.cm-caminha.pt

Interpretive Core
of the Moinhos da Gávea

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The Interpretative Center of the Moinhos da Gávea results from the recovery of five water mills and their subsequent transformation into a museum space.
See how the traditional water route is and also how the Bread Cycle works. In addition, the Interpretative Center of the Mills of Gávea covers several topics related to the milling, including the different grinding systems.
Come and make a real trip back in time and discover the most genuine historical and cultural traditions of the region!

FONTOGRAFIA: www.allaboutportugal.pt

Viana do Castelo

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Situated between the sea and the mountains, Viana do Castelo is one of the most beautiful cities in the north of Portugal.
During the time of the Discoveries it was the starting point of many Portuguese explorers who embarked for the discovery of the still unknown world.
Enriched with palaces, churches and convents, fountains and fountains, Viana do Castelo presents today a patrimonial heritage worthy of visit.

PHOTOGRAPHY: https://olharvianadocastelo.blogspot.com

Museological Nucleus
Municipal of Valencia

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Come and relive some of the most significant periods in the history of Valencia right here, in the Municipal Museological Nucleus of Valença
Situated in the old chain, it gives you the unique opportunity to visit Valença's pre-history and medieval times, preserving the cultural memory of the city.

PHOTOGRAPHY: http://valencainfo.blogspot.com/

Vila's Castle
Nova from Cerveira

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If you are going to visit Vila Nova de Cerveira, one of the first things to do is discover the Castle.
Dated from 1320, this wonderful monument was built by King Dinis. Even today, its eight towers and walls stand about 7 meters high. Some of the original doors still remain and, inside, besides churches, offers wonderful views of the Minho River.

PHOTOGRAPHY: www.cm-vncerveira.pt/

Museum Bienal
de Cerveira

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Come and see the evolution of Plastic Arts in the last 35 years!
Inaugurated on November 1, 2005, the Cerveira Biennial Museum brings together a wonderful collection of more than 500 works of art by great Portuguese and even foreign artists.
With the organization of periodic exhibitions, the Museum aims to promote contemporary art at national and international levels.

PHOTOGRAPHY: https://www.cm-vncerveira.pt/

Art Gallery of S. João d'Arga

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Arte na Leira is an art gallery founded in the heart of Serra d'Arga that aims to expose the harmony between the contemporary art and the ancestral customs of the region.

Here you will be able to contemplate both works of painting and sculpture, as well as works of photography and ceramics, without ever failing to admire the greatest work of all, the breathtaking landscape that welcomes the entire journey to the gallery itself.

Romanesque Bridge of vilar de Mouros

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The medieval bridge of Vilar de Mouros dates from the end of 14th century/beginning of 15th century and is thrown over the river at the River Beach of Vilar de Mouros.

Independence Viewpoint of Lanhelas

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Commemorating the victory over the Spanish invasion of 1644, this monument is a symbol of the courage of the inhabitants of Lanhelas.

Next to a windmill, this monument still ofers a breathtaking landscape.

Lapa Cave Vilar de Mouros

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A slab that stands out from a rock is called a Lapa and forms a natural refuge under it. Located in vilar de Mouros, near the Fluvial Beach, this cave, although small, has the necessary space to see its interior.

Gil Eannes Hospital Ship Viana do Castelo

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Built in 1955, it supported the Portuguese cod fleet in the regions of Terra Nova and Greenland. With this fleet over, it would be abandoned for year at the dock in Lisbon. In 1998 he was received at the old commercial dock in Viana do Castelo, with the prospect of being restored, becoming a pole of tourist attractiveness in the city.

Converted in a museum, it allows its visitors to not only learn about its history, but also contact with the various spaces characteristic of a vessel.

Costume Museum of Viana do Castelo

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Located in the beautiful Praça da República in the historic center of Viana do Castelo, the Museu do Traje is installed in the building where until 1996 the Banco de Portugal delegation operated in this city.

Currently, the building is completely adapted to the characteristics of a museum, dedicating itself entirely to Viennese ethnography and especially to Vianesa Costume, as its name indicates.

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia Viana do Castelo

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Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, The Santa-Luzia Temple-Monument is located on the top of the hill that frames the magnificent city of Viana do Castelo. This work aims to glorify the name of Santa Luzia, lawyer for the sight that recovered the Captain of the Cavalry from a serious ophthalmia.

Whoever chooses to ascend to the temple, gets an ecstatic view in a unique setting considered by National Geographic as “one of the most beautiful panoramas in the world”.

Here, you can also stroll through the Tílias garden, go up to the dome and have a picnic in the picnic area.

Brejoeira Palace Monção

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Magnificent building in neoclassical style, this stately home, built in the stye of the time, with English-style gardens, woods, and vineyards, makes the complex really charming.

It also owns 18 hectares of Alvarinho vineyard, thus becoming the ex-libris of the Monção region.

Solar do Alvarinho Melgaço

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Inaugurated in 1997 with the purpose of promoting Alvarinho Wine, it stimulated and developed the entire rural environment and regional handicrafts. It is located in the heart of the historic area, in a property known as “Edifício dos Três Arcos”.

It promotes wine tasting, sells its own Alvarinho wine and local handicrafts, organizes guides tours around the municipality and has permanent painting exhibitions.

Ecopista do Rio Minho

The Ecopista - Caminho do Rio is an experience of contrasts of the landscape that shows us a different reality and leads us through the memory of the times to the relationship of Man with the Minho River, providing the full enjoyment of a 'green way' that crosses Vila Nova de Cerveira and connects this territory to the municipalities of Valença, Monção and Caminha (soon).

The natural conditions underlying this route allow the presence of several species of birds such as the mallard, heron, cormorant and kingfisher, mammals such as the otter and the mink, amphibians such as the green frog , the newt and the salamander and of fish such as the boga, the escalalo and the trout. It is due to its importance and natural diversity that Caminho do Rio is integrated in the Natura 2000 Network and in the Protection Area for Water Birds of the Minho River estuary.

PHOTOGRAPHY: www.cm-vncerveira.pt

Ferryboat Santa Rita de Cássia

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The Ferryboat Santa Rita de Cássia is the means of transport that crosses Caminha, Portugal and A Guarda, Spain.

Castelinho Leisure Park

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If you are looking for the perfect place for children to have fun and the family to experience nature contemplation, Castelinho Leisure Park is an excellent suggestion.

It is a space that includes several sports and recreational proposals with a pedagogical component linked to nature and water resources, where art also occupies a prominent place. Its privileged location, right on the doorstep of the historic center and on the banks of the river Minho, allows a unique encounter with natural beauty, providing an unforgettable and pleasant relaxation.

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Find the North Points of interest

Viewpoint of Espirito Santo

Music Festival Vilar de Mouros

Fluvial Vilar Beach
of Moors

Minigolf Park
of Leisure of the Castelinho

Forte da Ínsua

Moledo Beach

Mother Church
from Caminha

Castro de Santa Trega

Cervo's Viewpoint

Fortress of Valença

Clock tower
from Caminha

Aquamuseu Rio Minho

Pincho Waterfall Serra D'Arga

Esturranha LAgoon Vila Praia de Âncora

Forte do Cão (Âncora)

Interpretive Core
of the Moinhos da Gávea

Viana do Castelo

Museological Nucleus
Municipal of Valencia

Vila's Castle
Nova from Cerveira

Museum Bienal
de Cerveira

Art Gallery of S. João d'Arga

Romanesque Bridge of vilar de Mouros

Independence Viewpoint of Lanhelas

Lapa Cave Vilar de Mouros

Gil Eannes Hospital Ship Viana do Castelo

Costume Museum of Viana do Castelo

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia Viana do Castelo

Brejoeira Palace Monção

Solar do Alvarinho Melgaço

Ecopista do Rio Minho

Ferryboat Santa Rita de Cássia

Castelinho Leisure Park

Book here

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BOOK AT THE BEST PRICE

Find the North Points of interest

Viewpoint of Espirito Santo

Music Festival Vilar de Mouros

Fluvial Vilar Beach of Moors

Minigolf Park of Leisure of the Castelinho

Forte da Ínsua

Moledo Beach

Mother Church from Caminha

Castro de Santa Trega

Cervo's Viewpoint

Fortress of Valença

Clock tower from Caminha

Aquamuseu Rio Minho

Pincho Waterfall Serra D'Arga

Esturranha LAgoon Vila Praia de Âncora

Forte do Cão (Âncora)

Interpretive Core of the Moinhos da Gávea

Viana do Castelo

Museological Nucleus Municipal of Valencia

Vila's Castle Nova from Cerveira

Museum Bienal de Cerveira

Art Gallery of S. João d'Arga

Romanesque Bridge of vilar de Mouros

Independence Viewpoint of Lanhelas

Lapa Cave Vilar de Mouros

Gil Eannes Hospital Ship Viana do Castelo

Costume Museum of Viana do Castelo

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia Viana do Castelo

Brejoeira Palace Monção

Solar do Alvarinho Melgaço

Ecopista do Rio Minho

Ferryboat Santa Rita de Cássia

Castelinho Leisure Park

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Fluvial Vilar Beach
of Moors

Minigolf Park
of Leisure of the Castelinho

Mother Church
from Caminha

Clock tower
from Caminha

Interpretive Core
of the Moinhos da Gávea

Museological Nucleus
Municipal of Valencia

Vila's Castle
Nova from Cerveira

Museum Bienal
de Cerveira