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Number of results: 80
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Towns and VillagesFelgueirasAll around Felgueiras, set in the midst of a luxuriant green landscape, are a series of villages with small Romanesque churches. The town is also famous for its embroideries and lace-work, its production of vinho verde and the much appreciated pão (...)
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Towns and VillagesFreixo de Espada à CintaSeveral possible explanations lie behind this town’s curious name, which translates to Ash Tree with a Sword around its Middle, in English. Some say that it originated from the name of a Gothic nobleman, "Espadacinta". Others say it comes from a (...)
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Towns and VillagesGondomarStanding in the midst of gentle, fertile valleys, Gondomar is famous for its goldsmith's work, an activity that has been carried out here for several centuries and is believed to date back as far as the time of the Visigoths and Celts. The origin of (...)
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Towns and VillagesGuimarãesOn 13 December 2001, UNESCO inscribed the historical centre of the city of Guimarães on the list of World Heritage. A distinction that is fully merited by this city, one that is full of historical memories and has so carefully preserved its heritage (...)
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Towns and VillagesLamegoRoughly 12 kilometres from the banks of the Douro, Lamego enjoyed a period of great prosperity in the eighteenth century when the city produced the so-called "fine wine" that later gave rise to the world famous Port wine. It is a very ancient city, (...)
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Towns and VillagesLousadaBeing situated in a region that is highly developed in economic terms but still maintains a strong farming tradition, Lousada also has an architectural heritage that is well worth visiting. In recent years, Lousada has become known for the motor (...)
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Towns and VillagesMacedo de CavaleirosSituated in the north-east of Trás-os-Montes, Macedo de Cavaleiros is a land of manor houses in the midst of a fertile valley, close to the Serra de Bornes mountain range, where adventure sports, such as paragliding, are particularly popular. In the (...)
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Towns and VillagesMaiaThe municipality of Maia is highly developed in economic terms and is now an important industrial centre, although it still preserves many of its ancient traditions and customs.Not far away, at the convent of Moreira da Maia, there is a relic of the (...)
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Towns and VillagesMarco de CanavesesMarco de Canaveses is a destination that features the Douro and Tâmega rivers, which have a strong impact on the identity of local customs and traditions. As well as the rivers there are the Carrapatelo and Torrão reservoirs, excellent bodies (...)
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Towns and VillagesMatosinhosTradition and progress in this Atlantic coast city... Founded at the mouth of the river Leça, Matosinhos has always benefited from its close proximity to the sea. Early references to a settlement known as Matesinus date back to the 11th century. In (...)
