Oliveira do Bairro

Located in the central part of Portugal, the municipality of Oliveira do Bairro, of Aveiro's district, is a territory of passage between the coast and the interior. It integrates the Demarcated Region of Bairrada Wines and has in the wine production one of the pillars of the local economy. The region is generous in green spaces, such as the Parque dos Atómicos or Parque da Serra, in Oiã. In a cultural context, it is worth visiting the Museum of São Pedro and the historical bridges, in the parish of Palhaça. The Museum of Etnomúsica da Bairrada and the modern Espaço Inovação (Innovation Space) also deserve special attention, as well as the various churches and chapels scattered across the territory. During the festivals, Oliveira do Bairro attracts tourists and takes thousands of people to the streets. The Feira Medieval (Medieval Fair) in June, the parade of the Marchas Populares (Popular Marches) and the Festas do Município (celebrations of the municipality) are the most popular events. But it is between the months of May and June that the county gets new life with the "Oliveira em Flor” ("olive tree in flower") competition. You will be surely charmed by the spring look of the streets, gardens, buildings and windows.

What to do in Oliveira do Bairro

Biblioteca Municipal de Oliveira do Bairro

Oliveira do Bairro

A space with a wide collection of documents, besides an animation service for the children.

Museu de Etnomúsica da Bairrada

Oliveira do Bairro

This museum exhibits a wide collection of instruments and documents related to the practice of music in regional associations and aims to preserve the local traditions.

Igreja Matriz de Oliveira do Bairro / Igreja de São Miguel

Oliveira do Bairro

Cultural use Church dated from the XVII and XIX. Is consecrated to Saint Michael, patron saint of the parish. It features wooden gilded Baroque altarpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Espaço Inovação

Oliveira do Bairro

A multi uses space where several cultural, recreational and social activities take place. It is also the siege of the Associação Comercial e Industrial da Bairrada (Commercial and Idustrial Association of Bairrada).

Parque da Seara

Oliveira do Bairro

A wide space with many trees and tables, benches and barbecues for picnics, as well as a wood bandstand. There is also a small space with a sand floor where the children can play.

Igreja Matriz de Oiã / Igreja Paroquial de São Tomé

Oliveira do Bairro

18TH century Church, which features 19th century architecture and Mannerist. The altarpieces are Mannerist paintings.

Museu de São Simão

Oliveira do Bairro

A small museum that exhibits a collection of religious art works.

Parque do Vieiro

Oliveira do Bairro

A very pleasant garden, with trees and lawns, some benches and a fountain. There is a small space with a sand pavement and some equipments for the children's amusement.

Jardim da Praça de São Pedro

Oliveira do Bairro

A pleasant garden with grassy flowerbeds, crossed by typical Portuguese sidewalks. There is a fountain with a spring. There is also a fenced playground with sand pavement.

Centro Cultural Professor Élio Martins

Oliveira do Bairro

A space where several cultural and recreational activities take place. It was founded by the União Desportiva, Cuktural e Recreativa from Silveiro.

Piscinas Municipais de Oliveira do Bairro

Oliveira do Bairro

Set of covered swimming pools with various supporting infrastructure.

Igreja Matriz de Mamarrosa / Igreja de São Simão

Oliveira do Bairro

Built in the 18th century, this temple boasts in front a sculpture of St. Simon, 15TH century. Inside, it houses 19TH century altarpieces.

Estádio Municipal de Oliveira do Bairro

Oliveira do Bairro

Turf football field with bleachers for 1500 spectators and artificial lighting. The complex is composed of a field naked and spas. Is used in home games of Oliveira do Bairro Sport Clube, Brazilian football club founded in 1922.

Museu Paroquial de São Pedro da Palhaça

Oliveira do Bairro

This museum features a wid ethnographic collection that is compoesed of regional clothes and agricultural and home utensils. It also has a collection of 19th century porcelains and a documental archive.