Cabeceiras de Basto
Located between the mountains of Cabreira and do Marão, Cabeceiras de Basto is one of Minho's oldest and most historic counties. Taking advantage of the Tâmega and Bessa rivers proximity, the territory is fertile and abundant in water. Agriculture and pastoralism are naturally predominant economic activities. In fact, there are ancient stately homes throughout the region, many of which converted into accommodation for rural tourism. It is an heritage of a people forever linked to the location and to the traditional knowledge. The vast landscape and architectural heritage is well preserved, so the visit deserves to be long. You can start your visit at the imposing monastery of São Miguel de Refojos and the beautiful outdoor gardens. The statue of "Basto", representative of a Lusitanian warrior, and where the cabeceirenses review their courage and honesty, is another must-see attraction. For lovers of historic locomotives, it is suggested to visit the Railway Museum of Arco de Baúlhe. And if you enjoy the contact with nature, the Parque de Merendas de Moinhos de Rei picnic park offers the best of the local fauna and flora, where several mills built during the reign of D. Dinis are part of the landscape. When it comes to popular festivals and fairs, the Feira de São Miguel attracts all the attention. The event dates back to the Middle Ages and was magnified in the reign of Dom Dinis. This monumental and well-known popular party drags crowds and reaches a climax with the festival and procession on September 28th and 29th. The population loves well-served meals, so there are no respected restaurants missing where to enjoy the delights of the regional cuisine. The main highlight goes to the tender beef and the sausages. Accompany them with Minho's refreshing vinho verde. The honey produced in this region is renowned. Choose the typical honey cake for dessert.
What to do in Cabeceiras de Basto
Where to eat in Cabeceiras de Basto
Portuguese, Regional
20.00 €
The restaurant is a pleasant place for Boozy enjoy a meal filled with regional flavors very well ap…
Portuguese
20.00 €
Integrado na Casa de Campo Bosque da Harmonia, este espaço agradável que combina o rústico com o mo…
Portuguese
20.00 €
A restaurant located in the peaceful village of Moscoso that got its name from a cliff that exists …
Portuguese
10.00 €
A pleasant space with a fine service and traditional Portuguese dishes. A special not to the Barros…
Portuguese
10.00 €
A typical house that serves regional dishes. During the winter time it is open only at lunch.
Portuguese, Regional
15.00 €
O restaurante da Casa de Lobos, na serra da Cabreira, tem uma cozinha onde se preparam boas iguaria…
Where to sleep in Cabeceiras de Basto
Located just two miles from the legendary Ponte de Cavez, referred to in the work of Camilo Castelo Branco, this lovely quinta wine tourism extends hillsides o…
As pequenas casas feitas em pedra assumem-se discretas no meio da natureza, mas apresentam-se como destino perfeito para qualquer tipo de hóspede que procure a…
A Casa de Lobos é um empreendimento de turismo em espaço rural situado na Serra da Cabreira, em Cabeceiras de Basto, num local onde outrora se ouviam estórias …
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