Caminha

Marginal de Seixas

Caminha

The Seixas esplanade is a place by the Minho river, away from the hectic city life and near the calmness of the river waters, with lovely views.

Miradouro da Fraga

Caminha

A belvedere with astonishing views of the parish of Vilarelho and of the sea, the Minho river and the Spanish side.

Forte da Ínsua

Caminha

The Ínsua Fort is situated on a rocky islet and has a form of irregular polygon. Within the walls there is a small chapel which features the primitive Romanesque temple moth. On the terraces you can see some artillery pieces …

Praia de Vila Praia de Âncora

Caminha

A rocky beach that belongs to the Natura 2000 network, with a port and the old fortress of Lagarteira. Its entrance is at the Gelfa National Woods. In the area there are many shellfish houses, as well as typical restaurants …

Mata do Camarido

Caminha

Woods by the beach with a camping area. These pinewoods were planted by Dom Dinis.

Conjunto Fortificado de Caminha

Caminha

This set consists of curtains of walls and ramparts of the 18th century include the ramparts of the array and San Antonio, the wall of grace and the clock tower. The Tower, of rectangular plan, features a small terrace on …

Forte do Cão

Caminha

This small fort was built by d. Pedro II in the 17th century, in order to protect the coast from attacks of the Spanish during the war of restoration. Features a star-shaped plant and four simple elevation bulwarks.

Torre do Relógio de Caminha

Caminha

This clock tower is a medieval monument which belongs to the former city defensive walls. The tower together with the City Council building and the misericórdia building both from the XVI century, form an important architectonic ensemble. The tower is …

Museu Municipal de Caminha

Caminha

An archaeology museum that features valuabel finds of several archaeological sites of the parish, and represents a time range that goes from pre-history to the roman days. It has a room devoted to pre-history and others devoted to the "castreja" …

Forte da Lagarteira

Caminha

This 17th-century building was built in the reign of Dom Pedro II, to defend the coast from pirates attacks during the war of restoration. Strong door is surmounted by a stone with the Royal arms.

Igreja Matriz de Caminha / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção

Caminha

This temple with gothic origins was built in granite. The façade presents a renaissance doorway crowned by a rose window and it is sided by a tower. On the interior it is possible to observe glazed tiles from the 17th …

Panorâmica do Rio Minho

Caminha

From the bridge on the Coura river to the mouth of the Minho river, the river landscape is astounding. During the low tide, the Minho almost disappears and then shows the vestiges of old fishing boats. During the high tide …