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Termas de Longroiva
- beach
- leisure
Lugar do Rossio
6430-071, Longroiva
It is believed that the waters of these springs have been known since prehistory, having been explored by the Romans. Are especially recommended for the treatment of rhinitis-sinusitis, psoriasis and backache for lumbar spondyloarthritis. The new building of the baths was opened to the public on May 16, 2011.
Marialva
- country
- heritage
Marialva
6430-081, Marialva
Located on the left bank of the Alva river, this small town stands on a hill surrounded by pine trees and cliffs. Its main economic activity is agriculture, namely cereals, wine and olive oil. With "castro" (a celtic village) roots, it was occupied by the goths and the romans and later peopled by the king Dom Afonso Henriques. Marialva is divided in three sections, the Devesa, that spreads along the planes, the town, medieval and of the 1500s, and the citadel, inside the walls, currently with no inhabitants. There is an old mill as well.
Pelourinho de Ranhados
- heritage
Largo Miguel Costa
6430-362, Ranhados
This Manueline pillory is composed by a circular base with three steps. It has a shaft in the shape of rays with four rectilinear lintels and one capital with four frowns. It stands out one fleur-de-lis, four corbels and decoration with human and zoomorphic figures.
Castelo de Ranhados
- heritage
Rua do Castelo
6430-362, Ranhados
Classified as Property of public interest in 1977, Ranhados Castle is situated in a village overlooking the head of the same name, about 838 meters of altitude, where archaeological remains attest to have existed a castro later romanized proto-history. Its construction dates back to the reign of King Dinis, when this granted Foral to the village (1286) in order to encourage their settlement and defense. At the end of the 14th century, these lands were donated to two brothers Távoras, some authors argue that has been built in this period, for simplicity of design and apparent absence of donjon. No …
Castelo de Longroiva
- heritage
Rua do Adro
6430-071, Mêda
The medieval castle of Longroiva, classified as a national monument, is one of the most important examples of military Templar architecture of Beira Interior and one of the best testimonies to Romanesque castle in the region. Built on an alleged castro pre-Roman, erected between the centuries IV and II century BC, its construction will coincide with a significant outbreak of settlement in the region, in the early 12TH century, having belonged to the order of the temple and to the order of Christ. In the 18th century, with the progressive loss of importance of the town, has been documenting the …
Sítio Arqueológico do Vale do Mouro
- heritage
Coriscada
6430-051, Coriscada
The target of several campaigns, the archaeological site of Vale do Mouro revealed a Neolithic settlement with seven thousand years and an astonishing Roman village, when they thought the location would have been just busy III and IV centuries after Christ. The Neolithic period were found in silica materials and quartz chips, while in the Roman bathhouse were discovered a mosaic Panel, a unique find in inner regions of Portugal, and a treasure trove of about 5 thousand coins. The Cultural Centre of Coriscada hosts a permanent exhibition dedicated to this place, whose full significance is yet to reveal.
O Retiro
- food & drink
Bairro da Senhora das Tábuas, lote 9
6430-110, Mêda
O Restaurante O Retiro, em Mêda, já vai na segunda geração e orgulha-se de praticar uma cozinha de forte influência familiar. A mãe da actual proprietária é quem toma conta da cozinha, aplicando aos produtos adquiridos em produtores locais a sabedoria caseira que atravessou gerações. Na ementa há a tradicional posta à casa, com um molho próprio e uns interessantes grelos à pobre, feitos em azeite. Há também medalhões de porco na brasa com esmagada de legumes e ainda cabrito grelhado na brasa. As sobremesas são originais, porém feitas segundo a tradição familiar, e oscilam entre os miminhos do retiro, …
Igreja Matriz de Mêda / Igreja de São Bento
- heritage
Largo da Igreja
6430-184, Mêda
Baroque church composed of a longitudinal plan with three aisles, a chancel and closer and a vestry located near. Inside are altarpieces of gilt Baroque, Mannerist and Rococo national. It was built in the 16th century and remodelled in the 18th century.
Parque de Campismo Municipal de Mêda
- hotels
Avenida Professor Adriano Vasco Rodrigues
6430-040, Meda
The Parque de Campismo Municipal de Meda, situated in place of Quinta da Doneguinha, is a pleasant location surrounded by landscaped terms hits enough facilitated. The Park has room for 30 tents and 14 caravans, and picnic areas, a playground, support services and service of bar\/terrace. In addition to the municipal swimming pools, there is also a radical Park. Alternatively, you can visit the castles, monuments and historic villages in the region.
Pito na Brasa
- food & drink
Avenida Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral
6430-999, Mêda
Espaço simples e familiar, cuja especialidade é o frango no churrasco.