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Pena
- country
- heritage
Pena
3660, Pena
A village located in a deep valley in the Gralheira mountain range. The houses are traditional, built of schist. The population is dedicated to pastoralism and agriculture, particularly irrigated crops, particularly corn. This town is one of the best-preserved small, typical villages. It has only ten houses and half a dozen inhabitants.
Fujaco
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- heritage
Fujaco
3660, Fujaco
Surrounded by a fertile, humid, sloping, and very narrow valley, this village is characterized by its small, schist houses and narrow alleys that give it a typical atmosphere. Along with Aldeia da Pena, this village is one of the most visited settlements in the municipality of São Pedro do Sul.
Praia Fluvial de Nodar
- beach
EN212
3660, Nodar
This river beach has plenty of natural shade, a large stretch of sand, and clear water.
Termas Romanas de São Pedro do Sul / Balneário Romano
- heritage
Rua Doutor António José de Almeida
3660-692, Termas de São Pedro do Sul
On one of the banks of the Vouga River, next to the new thermal baths of São Pedro do Sul, lies one of the oldest Roman thermal baths, making it one of the most important archaeological monuments from this period. It is a Roman thermal area composed of a tepidarium, a caldarium, a sudatorium, and a laconicum (dry greenhouse), comprising a set of five pools. It is also known as the Dom Afonso Henriques Pool.
Palácio de Reriz
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Praça da República
3660-442, São Pedro do Sul
The Reriz Palace was built in the 18th century and is characterized by its grated facades and stonework. The main facade features four rectangular windows, dominated by broken pediments and protected by grated balconies. The manor's gardens are located in the inner courtyard.
Convento dos Franciscanos / Convento de São José
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Largo de São Sebastião
3660-441, São Pedro do Sul
A former monastery founded in 1725 to serve as a hospital and hostel for the friars of the Third Order who used the thermal baths. The convent area consists of the temple, cloister, and monastic outbuildings. Of the former monastery, only the church remains, with the interior featuring tiles and the image of the Virgin and Child. It has a working carillon and is occasionally open for classical music and traditional regional music concerts.
Miradouro de São Pedro do Sul
- country
- leisure
EN16
3660, São Pedro Do Sul
Located on the roadside, it offers a magnificent view of downtown São Pedro do Sul and the mountains surrounding the village.
Castro do Cárcoda
- heritage
Carvalhais
3660-075, Carvalhais
The hillfort is located midway up the slopes of the Serra da Arada, covering an area of over seven hectares and rising 610 meters above sea level. Carvings of the basic rock art typology of the Northwest Peninsula were discovered, concluding that it was inhabited between the 7th century BC and the 4th century AD. Remains of over 25 houses with circular, oval, and rectangular plans remain. The settlement was defended by a triple wall with a perimeter of 660 meters.
Passeio pelo Rio nas Termas de São Pedro do Sul
- country
Rua Principal
3660, Termas
Located next to the river beach, this space offers rowboats and pedal boats for a river cruise. A great way to spend an afternoon reconnecting with nature!
Poço Azul
- beach
- country
Poço Azul
3660, Santa Cruz da Trapa
Poço Azul is a rocky area with very clean running water, small waterfalls, and a deep lagoon, making it ideal for swimming. It's well-marked and easily accessible.