Trofa

The municipality of Trofa, located in the extreme north of the Porto district, has excellent accessibility. It is integrated into the Vale do Ave Industrial Historical Heritage Route and, despite being a recent municipality, Trofa's historical path is long and predates the constitution of nationality. The Festival of Nossa Senhora das Dores, which takes place on the third Sunday of August, is the most popular event in the entire municipality, with plenty of traditional Minho pilgrimages, processions, music bands and fireworks. In gastronomy, the highlight is the traditional "papas de sarrabulho", "caldo verde", "rojões" and roast suckling pig, which is very popular in some of the region's restaurants.

What to do in Trofa

Capela de Nossa Senhora das Dores

Trofa

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Dores, located on Monte Carriça, in the parish of São Martinho de Bougado, is a 19th century baroque temple. Here, in the month of August, a large procession begins that runs through the streets of the city of Trofa.

Parque Doutor Lima Carneiro

Trofa

A wide place in Trofa, fit for resting and for leisure activities, such as reading.

Castro de Alvarelhos

Trofa

The hillfort reveals a people who lived there during the Late Bronze Age. Of the finds, found in large numbers, the following stand out: a milestone, from Quinta do Paiço, a monetary treasure of around five thousand denarii and nine pesos in silver, a set of bronze materials, including an umbo of shield and elements belonging to a situla, a …

Coleção de Carros Antigos

Trofa

Belonging to a private collection of the Batista family, it has 60 cars. The small Volkswagen Beetle and the mythical Citroen 2CV share the space with true icons of the automotive world such as a Pontiac Firebird or a Lancia …

Jardim Escultura Alberto Carneiro

Trofa

This is an authentic tribute to art and life, created by the sculptor Alberto Carneiro.

Coleção de Arte Sacra de Santa Maria de Alvarelhos

Trofa

This collection includes religious furniture, documents, liturgical implements and vestments, linens and trimmings, religious jewelry and paintings.

Urban Padel

Trofa

This space has eight indoor padel courts.

Igreja de Santa Maria de Alvarelhos

Trofa

This church has a bell tower crowning its simple facade, flanked by two turrets. The two side doors are in Romanesque style. Inside, the highlights are the walls covered in 17th century tiles.

Igreja Matriz de Covelas

Trofa

Church built at the end of the 19th century, at the expense of Conde S. Bento.

Igreja Matriz de São Romão de Coronado

Trofa

The current building is the result of several renovations that took place over the centuries. The tower was built in 1940 and equipped with two clocks. In 2000, a carillon with eight bells was installed.

Igreja de São Mamede de Coronado

Trofa

Building consisting of a single nave and a bell tower. The chancel faces west and has the sacristy attached to its north elevation.

Casa da Cultura da Trofa

Trofa

A large building that houses the Trofa Municipal Library, the Municipal Archive and rooms for temporary and permanent exhibitions, as well as an auditorium in the outdoor area. It is built from scratch to house these facilities and which proves …