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Montalegre is located on the Barrosão plateau and is bordered to the north by the province of Galicia. The region of Barroso, formed by the municipalities of Montalegre and Boticas, is integrated in the maciço Galaico-Duriense, framed by the mountains of Gerês, Larouco, da Cabreira, das Alturas (or Barroso) and do Leiranco. It is also part of the so-called Terra Fria Transmontana, a region of climatic contrasts with very hot summers and with winters of frequent snowfalls. The fact that it partially belongs to the Peneda-Gerês National Park, the country's only national park, gives it a unique charm. The beauty of this park, with its ponds, waterfalls and lush corners, joins its wealth in terms of flora and fauna. The local cuisine is one of its ex-libris, with special highlight to the Barroso smoked meats and breed meat. Taste the cabrito montanhês (kid dish), trutas do rio Cávado recheadas com presunto (river Cávado trouts stuffed with ham), posta à Barrosã (veal meat of the Barrosã breed), cozido à Barrosã (stew made with Barrosã breed meat), folar de carne (kind of bread baked with different sausages and ham), sopa de pedra (soup made with different types of meats and sausages, red beans and vegetables) and the doce de abóbora (pumpkin jam). The Barrosã crafts mirror its rural character with the traditional capes made of woolen cloth, the leaded iron rings, the woolen socks and cardigans, the lace and embroidery and the reed croças.

What to do in Montalegre

Igreja e Ruínas do Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pitões das Júnias

Montalegre

Cistercian Monastery which dates back probably to the 12th century, saving 40 important traces romantics, notably in longitudinal and Gothic church nave at the chancel. It is located on the right bank of the Campesinho River, at the point where the Mourela plateau meets the serra do Geres. Inside the Church identifies a major Altarpiece of Baroque style. Between the …

Cascata de Pitões das Júnias

Montalegre

The cascade of Pitões das Júnias in Peneda-Gerês National Park, is fueled by the crystal clear waters that pass near the monastery of Santa Maria das Júnias. Has a first drop of about 30 meters, followed by several others that allow a refreshing dip during the summer. This whole scenario is surrounded by a beautiful Oakwood centenary.

Centro Histórico de Montalegre

Montalegre

A walk along the historic centre of Montalegre, with a special note to the Castle with its baroque carvings church and the chapel of Misericórdia.

Castelo de Montalegre

Montalegre

Montalegre Castle represents an important point of border defense and ensured, along with the castles of Piconha and Keys, the defenses of the valleys of the Cávado and Tâmega. In 1273, the year of the first Charter granted the Montalegre by Dom Afonso III, the Castle did not yet exist, but in 1281, at least a part of it already …

Ecomuseu de Barroso - Espaço Padre Fontes

Montalegre

The Ecomuseum of Barroso is assumed as anchor element of the strategy of sustainable and integrated development of the territory cachena cattle. Integrates functions of research, documentation and interpretation of cultural and natural values of the region. The headquarters functions …

Antigas Minas de Volfrâmio da Borralha

Montalegre

The old Christian Borralha miner limited to the parishes of jump and Venda Nova and the parish of Fields, in the municipality of Vieira do Minho, being composed of 36 leases, totaling about 1788 hectares of territory. Of these, 28 …

Parque do Rio Cávado

Montalegre

The recovery of the banks of the river Cávado has been made by zones, resulting in leisure spaces modern and very pleasant. In the upper deck is the central square, the children's playground, a space for extreme sports (rock climbing, …

Castro de São Vicente da Chã/ Castro dos Mouros

Montalegre

This fortified village preserves a part of three lines of ramparts and a moat that surrounds it partially. Is strategically deployed at a bend in the River, Rabagão being championed by this. In the intermediate wall still observes a door …

Igreja do Castelo de Montalegre / Antiga Igreja Matriz de Montalegre

Montalegre

The Castle Church is one of the two churches of the medieval area of the village. This church-which was the matrix before the construction of the new Church – is actually very close to the Castle. Surround on many leafy …

Ponte de Montalegre

Montalegre

Medieval bridge in granite located over the river Cávado, with only a round arch supporting a board quite changed, where still stands the original trestle bit pronounced and a remodel in the modern era, 17th century probably. The vestments are …

Igreja Românica de São Vicente da Chã

Montalegre

The inside of the temple it is still covered by glazed tiles. It is possible to access to the inside through a doorway with a plain arch with worked archivolts settled in imposts and overcome by a round opening tore …

Albufeira do Alto Rabagão

Montalegre

Dam of mixed type, a part of the kind of gravity and another of type arc, Rabagão River-fueled, in the hydrographic basin of the Cávado. Was completed in 1964, featuring 94 meters high and 1897 meters long of Coronation, with …

Ponte da Misarela

Montalegre

This bridge above Rabagão River has mediaeval origins. Its citizens called it “Well’s Bridge” or “Devil’s Bridge” due to its amazing physiognomy, granted by the steep ground. The bridge was probably used by General Soult troops to run away from …

Igreja Velha de Salto

Montalegre

Those who enter in jump and follows to the central zone of the town, is not indifferent to the imposing church image located at the top of the Rua Padre Manuel José Jorge, granitic in parallel. This is the ancient …

Paço de Vilar de Perdizes

Montalegre

Complex of great historical value consisting of solar and hospital, botica, chapel with cruise along the Camino de Santiago. Is one of the few, if not only, Estate in Portugal that is known to have been instructed by commandery pontificates. …

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Travel Guide

Up to date tourist information about the city's top attractions

Nature: Discovering Montalegre's Trails and Mountain Ranges

Make your way through trails and forests and be enchanted by the typical villages, luxurious landscapes and stunning mo…

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Where to eat in Montalegre

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Where to sleep in Montalegre

Hotel Rural Misarela
Hotel Rural Misarela

Resultante da recuperação da antiga Pousada de Vila Nova, oferece 13 quartos, piscina exterior, sala polivalente, biblioteca, sala de estar com lareira e uma á…

Moinhos da Corga
Moinhos da Corga

Prepare-se para se isolar, mas com todo o conforto. Os Moinhos da Corga, junto à perdida aldeia de Parafita, são um pequeno grande tesouro. São fruto de uma du…

Casa dos Braganças
Casa dos Braganças

In the House of Bragança the highlight goes to the reception, installed where once ran the stables. The inner courtyard, with a balcony running the entire peri…

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Near Montalegre

Valpaços

Valpaços

Inserted on the border between Terra Fria (Hot Land) and Terra Quente (Cold Land) from Trás-os-Montes, the toponym of Valpaços appears mentioned in d…

Vila Pouca de Aguiar

Vila Pouca de Aguiar

The municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, located in a strategic point and road between the mountains and Alvão Padrela, is part of the Alto Tâmega s…

Murça

Murça

Murça is located at the transition between the Trás-os-Montes and the Douro regions, with a mild landscape of vineyards and olive groves to the south…

Alijó

Alijó

Bordered by the coveted Douro river, Alijó was a target of several attacks, from Muslim assaults to Spanish invasions. After the Christian reconquest…