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Baião is a municipality that marks the transition of the region between Douro and Minho to Trás-os-Montes, with its landscape torn by the Douro River and marked by extensive hectares of vineyards. Handicrafts and gastronomy are very well represented. Gestaçô's walking sticks, Frende's worst baskets, tin objects, blankets and straw hats are some of the craft icons. Much sought after and famous is the oven-roasted lamb, which is often accompanied by the region's green wine, not forgetting the "bazulaque". Teixeira sweets and sweet soup are two specialties! The many pilgrimages that take place at different times of the year, with emphasis on that of S. Bartolomeu, attract numerous visitors.

What to do in Baião

Mosteiro de Santo André de Ancede

Baião

Of the Romanesque construction of this important monastic church, first by the Canons Regular and later by the Dominicans, we can only point out the structure of the chancel, where the rose window stands out. All the rest of the monastic set, valuable for its artistic capital and for its local and regional influence, is the work of the Modern …

Núcleo Museológico da Casa de Tormes

Baião

The Casa de Tormes is an important museum center relating to the life and work of the writer Eça de Queiroz, as it houses all the assets that belonged to him. In addition to contributing to the preservation and dissemination of the memory of one of the greatest masters of Portuguese language and literature and his work, recognized nationally and …

Calçada Romana de Ribadouro

Baião

Pedestrian route on Roman pavement between Ancêde and Ribadouro, on the left bank of the river Ovil, with about 2800 meters. It is one of several legacies left by ancient civilizations and, like other Roman pieces, this one was made …

Igreja de São Tiago de Valadares

Baião

Small dimensions temple that we can include already in the Gothic period, although of possible previous foundation. Simple façade, where a portal with a broken arch opens, with two archivolts, the interior being decorated with spheres. Despite the sobriety of …

Ponte de Esmoriz

Baião

Located over the river Ovil, Ponte de Esmoriz is framed in a landscape still marked by a strong rurality. As in the case of Panchorra, in Resende, the Ponte de Esmoriz reflects the late use of quite remote constructive models. …

Piscina Municipal de Baião

Baião

Has two swimming pools: one indoor and one outdoor, for the warmer season. It has swimming and water aerobics classes for adults and children.

Núcleo Arqueológico de Chã de Parada

Baião

Set four megalithic dolmens, some with engravings on its mainstays.

Conjunto Megalítico da Aboboreira

Baião

It comprises five monuments and two associated peripheral structures, part of the Serra da Aboboreira Megalithic Ensemble. In this core there are monuments dating from the Middle Neolithic to the Bronze Age.

Casa do Lavrador - Museu Rural e Etnográfico

Baião

Casa do Lavrador is a rural and ethnographic museum, which is part of the Cultural and Recreational Association of Santa Cruz do Douro. It was built in 1999, in honor of Augusto Gomes dos Santos, honorary president of the Portuguese …

Miradouro de Frende

Baião

A place with amazing views of the neighbouring hills.

Parque da Fraga do Rio

Baião

A park with stone tables and benches, much vegetation and luxujrious trees.

Jardim da Rua Eça de Queirós

Baião

Beautiful and careful garden with leafy trees.

Jardim de São Bartolomeu

Baião

This is one of the region's calling cards, as it features abundant and unusual vegetation. One of the attractions is a vault-shaped shelter made of vegetation.

Biblioteca Municipal de Baião / Biblioteca Municipal António Mota

Baião

This cultural space offers several services: home loan, referral service, carrying out activities to promote books and reading aimed at both the school community and the public.

Conjunto Megalítico de Meninas do Crasto

Baião

Megalithic set that displays five pillars and a large head slab. It is part of the nucleus of monuments of Meninas do Crasto and is part of the megalithic complex of Serra da Aboboreira.

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Where to eat in Baião

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Where to sleep in Baião

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA
Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

5 star

Mesmo em cima do rio, o Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa está rodeado de vinhas ancestrais e de uma paisagem deslumbrante. Dentro de portas, o conforto dos 70 qu…

Moinhos de Ovil
Moinhos de Ovil

Estes moinhos começaram por ser uma casa de fim de semana na zona de Baião, mas abriram depois as portas para quem gosta da natureza, mas mantendo uma certa ex…

Casas de Pousadouro
Casas de Pousadouro

Villas located on the banks of the River Douro, in Santa Cruz do Douro, about 90 kilometres from the port. A place to rest the body and mind, with various acti…

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