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Miradouro da Cruz Alta
- country
- leisure
Luso
3050, Mealhada
The views are astounding. From the Atlantic Ocean to the west to the Estrela Mountain to the southeast and the Caramulo Mountain to the northeast. The Buçaco National Woods stand out in the landscape.
Miradouro do Moinho de Sula
- country
- leisure
Rua do Moinho
3050, Mealhada
A space with excellent views, chosen by the English general Crawford, in 1810, to establish his headquarters during the Battle of the Buçaco.
Leitão Assado à Bairrada
- leisure
Mealhada
3050, Mealhada
O leitão à Moda da Bairrada é sem dúvida a maior referência gastronómica desta região da Bairrada, na Beira Litoral. A criação de suínos é aliás uma prática comum desde o século XVII. O leitão é enfiado no espeto durante duas horas em forno a lenha. Amarelo como ouro é um prato muito apreciado quer pelos habitantes locais quer pelos visitantes que regularmente param na localidade para saborearem o paladar único desta carne.
Termas de Luso
- beach
- leisure
Rua Álvaro de Castelões
3050-230, Luso
Situated on the western slope of the Serra do Bussaco, is the ideal place to regain our strength. Luso's thermal water springs in the central part of the resort, situated in the Centre of the village. Its waters are especially indicated for airway afeções, circulatory problems, endocrine metabolic, rheumatic afeções afeções and afeções skeletal muscle.
Passeio no Buçaco - Obelisco e Palace Hotel
- heritage
Buçaco
3050, Buçaco
An easy pedestrian trail. It crosses places linked to the Buçaco Battle that opposed the armies commanded by the marechal Massena and the Portuguese and British troops commanded by Wellington. Along the wya, there are the Military Museum, the Portas da Rainha, a chapel that evokes the Biblical episode of the Bridge on the Cedron River, among other quite interesting places.
Antiga Sede das Águas do Luso / Sociedade da Água de Luso
- heritage
Rua Álvaro Castelões, 63
3050, Mealhada
A space, once the siege of the Águas do Luso, that currently features several exhibitions about the mineral waters theme.
Museu Militar do Bussaco
- heritage
Almas do Encarnadouro
3050, Bussaco
The Military Museum of Buçaco was inaugurated in 1910. Enlarged and remodelled in 1962, it features several weaponry collections, uniforms and equipments used in Battle, namely an important piece of artillery.
Lago do Parque do Luso
- beach
- country
Parque do Luso
3050, Luso
A bucolic lake, populated by some ducks, that belongs to the thermae of Luso. Quite inviting for a couple stroll on its banks.
Busto do Doutor Américo Couto
- heritage
Rua Doutor Américo Couto
3050-329, Mealhada
Bust of tribute to Dr. Américo Couto.
Mesa Real
- food & drink
Mata do Bussaco - Palace Hotel do Bussaco
3050-261, Luso
Located in a place of great beauty, we find on of the most well known hotels in the country. Its refinement is also present in the dining room where eevery detail counts. It has a rather tasteful decor and a professional service. Its menu meets all expectations. Excellent wine list, with a special note to the Buçaco wines.