Santa Comba Dão

Located in the central region, subregion of the Dão-Lafões, Santa Comba Dão lies between the rivers Dão and Mondego, midway between Viseu and Coimbra. The County is bounded on the North by Birmingham, East for Carregal do Sal, in the Southeast by plank, to the South by Penacova and on the West by Mortágua. It is believed that the origin of Santa Comba reassemble the times preceding the Foundation of nationality. The first references are in two letters, dated 974 donation and 975, in which Oveco Garcia and Nunio Gonçalves do a donation to the monastery of Lorvão. No one could speak of Santa Comba Dão, not to mention one of the illustrious sons of Earth: António de Oliveira Salazar, who was born in Vimieiro in 1889. It is possible to visit the House where he was born, sita on the Boulevard with its name. The gastronomic level, we feature a variety of tasty soups, like the soup to the farmer, the chestnut soup ground up, Yes, pork rind soup, soup of Fava Beans with ham and Greens soup. Also be sure to try the stylish sarrabulho Beira Alta and the lamprey to the mouth of the Dão. To accompany the delicious wine of the Dão.

What to do in Santa Comba Dão

Praia Fluvial da Senhora da Ribeira

Santa Comba Dão

Little river beach, very pleasant, with several supporting infrastructures.

Miradouro da Rua do Outeirinho

Santa Comba Dão

Viewpoint with fantastic views of the County, taking the river Dão as central point. Don't forget the camera!

Biblioteca Municipal Alves Mateus

Santa Comba Dão

The muncipal library is currently located on the first floor of the Casa dos Arcos (House of the Arches), the old Horta e Costa family manor. It is famed for its exterior gallery with thre columns that stand on an …

Jardim de Feira Velha

Santa Comba Dão

A space with luxurious shady trees and garden benches.

Piscinas Municipais de Santa Comba Dão

Santa Comba Dão

Outdoor pools with views of green fields. Has terrace service.

Mercado Municipal de Santa Comba Dão

Santa Comba Dão

Mercado tradicional onde poderá encontrar um pouco de tudo, com destaque para os produtos regionais.

Estádio Municipal Doutor Orlando Mendes

Santa Comba Dão

Football field turf, with covered benches.

Núcleo Urbano de Santa Comba Dão

Santa Comba Dão

Involves the streets Mouzinho de Albuquerque, Santa Columba, Avenida da República, General Leo, John of God and that goes down to the Firehouse, on Avenida Sá Carneiro. This interesting crowded, narrow roads, rural compound and stately homes, too, deserves a …

Pelourinho de Santa Comba Dão

Santa Comba Dão

This pillory possesses a cylindrical shaft, roped until its ring which is ornate with lozenges in the superior part. It displays a top composed by two pyramid trunks finished by an iron armillary sphere. It is settled in a three …

Casa da Cultura de Santa Comba Dão

Santa Comba Dão

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Couto do Mosteiro

Santa Comba Dão

A vilage located at 2 km away from Santa Comba Dão with several natural attractions. A special note to the pillory, the manors, a house with porches and the 12th century church, located where there once was a Templars Convent. …

Percurso pela Ribeira de Santa Comba Dão

Santa Comba Dão

A boardwalk by the Santa Comba Dão brook, with ducks and colourful flowers.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Santa Comba Dão

Santa Comba Dão

Church of Baroque architecture with single ship, chorus-alto, chancel and vestry located near the chancel. The altarpieces are carved, Rococo, with imaginary wood.

Casa dos Arcos / Biblioteca Municipal Alves Mateus

Santa Comba Dão

Manor House characterized by structure in arches, which supports a first floor with balcony pillared room, connected to a singular and monumental chimney. Has located near Chapel, a single nave and a chancel. Include the frescoes on the vault and …