Oliveira de Azeméis

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The municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis is part of the Greater Metropolitan Area of Porto, region of Entre Douro e Vouga, at approximately 208 meters above sea level, and its borders communicate with eight of the main municipalities in the region. Tourism represents a strong focus for the municipality, using the diverse and important architectural, built, cultural and natural heritage, as well as boosting business and sports tourism, two areas with great projection both in the country and abroad. Crafts are represented by basketry, baskets, strip baskets, copper and glass pieces.

What to do in Oliveira de Azeméis

Parque Temático Molinológico

Oliveira de Azeméis

This park is made up of eleven mills located on the banks of the River Ul, where you can watch the bread-making process. This Theme Park combines the water mills present in this region for more than two centuries. It occupies 29 hectares of open space.

Baixa de Oliveira de Azeméis

Oliveira de Azeméis

This tour allows you to learn a little about the city's history and appreciate the architecture of typical Oliveira houses and old manor houses. You can also visit the Main Church, one of the most important monuments, and stroll through beautiful gardens.

Parque de La Salette

Oliveira de Azeméis

Located on a hill close to the city of Oliveira de Azeméis, La Salette Park was created in 1909 and is currently managed by the La Salette Foundation. Considered an unavoidable reference in the region at an environmental and leisure level, this forest area was classified as being of public interest by the National Forestry Authority in 2009, during the …

Casa-Museu Regional de Oliveira de Azeméis

Oliveira de Azeméis

Here you can appreciate crockery, glass and clay objects made in Oliveira de Azeméis. A room dedicated to Ferreira de Castro stands out, with the manuscript of "Os Emigrantes". The crockery, clay and glass objects made in Oliveira de Azeméis …

Jardim de Madail

Oliveira de Azeméis

Small lawned garden with a well-kept appearance. It has a children's playground and several trees.

Igreja Matriz de Oliveira de Azeméis

Oliveira de Azeméis

Built in 1719, this church was rebuilt in the mid-19th century. The facade features a portal flanked by two bell towers and a sculpture of Saint Michael. Access to the church is via a staircase made up of several baselines …

Piscina Municipal de Oliveira de Azeméis

Oliveira de Azeméis

Building consisting of three swimming pools and good support infrastructure.

Estádio Carlos Osório

Oliveira de Azeméis

Football stadium used by União Desportiva Oliveirense. It has the capacity to accommodate 1637 spectators.

Igreja Matriz da Carregosa

Oliveira de Azeméis

Church with two towers with bells, clock, atrium with well-kept gardens and tiles on the facade.

Miradouro das Setes Cidades

Oliveira de Azeméis

Viewpoint with views of the neighboring cities of Vale de Cambra, belonging to the district of Aveiro.

Museu Regional da Vila de Cucujães

Oliveira de Azeméis

Museum located in the building of the former Progresso Primary School, which brings together objects from various traditional activities, regional costumes and archaeological materials.

Biblioteca Municipal Ferreira de Castro

Oliveira de Azeméis

Library distributed in different spaces and environments, which invite you to discover the collection and information resources.

Igreja de Santa Eulália

Oliveira de Azeméis

Church with a bell tower and clock, with the facade covered in blue tiles.

Casa-Museu Ferreira de Castro

Oliveira de Azeméis

This is the former home of writer José Maria Ferreira de Castro (1898-1974), author of books such as "A Selva", which describes the drama of emigrants and the exoticism of the Amazon jungle, and "Volta ao Mundo", a description of …

Capela de Nossa Senhora de La Salette

Oliveira de Azeméis

This was the first temple built in Portugal for the worship of this saint. It is located on top of a hill in La Salette Park, a wooded area with romantic gardens and a lake, bandstand and fountain. Religious building, …

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Where to eat in Oliveira de Azeméis

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Where to sleep in Oliveira de Azeméis

Vale do Rio Hotel Rural
Vale do Rio Hotel Rural

4 star

Built in the middle of a forest, was opened in May 2011 and offers 30 rooms, with own individuality and inspired by the four elements of nature: Earth, associa…

Hotel Dighton
Hotel Dighton

4 star

Dighton Hotel is situated in the center of Oliveira de Azeméis, a city of great cultural and gastronomical interest and rather industrialized. It offers an exq…

Pensão Anacleto
Pensão Anacleto

Simple pension with family atmosphere the practice affordable.

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