Vagos
The municipality of Vagos belongs to the District of Aveiro and has a privileged location with a stretch of coast approximately 7 kilometres. The region has beautiful landscapes and the municipality of Vagos holds a flora and fauna of great wealth being, a part of the same, classified as a Special Protection area of the Ria de Aveiro and Dunes Site of Mira, Gândara Gafanhas, and Natura 2000. Are the must-visit the sanctuary of Santa Maria de Vagos, the chapel of the Holy Spirit, the chapel of mercy, Igreja Matriz de Vagos, the Palacete Visconde de Valdemouro, the Igreja Matriz de Soza, the Duchy, Azenhas do Dão Lafões Boco, the windmills of s. Romão, the House Museum-House Gandareza and Pedricosa's House. In the gastronomy of the region include the fish stews, Marinades and fish fries; pumpkin porridge with pork meat, roast rabbit and the chanfana caçoula mutton of clay are flavors the meet. Handcrafted works of Vagos, ceramics, works in basketry, mats and miniature windmills. At lidkoping, even today, can attend the "Forest Art"-small-scale coastal fishing art dating back to the 19th century. Vagos is stage, in August, the biggest metal festival in the country, titled "Vagos Open Air".
What to do in Vagos
Travel Guide
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Where to eat in Vagos
Portuguese
12.50 €
A restaurant that serves quite well prepared typical Portuguese dishes. Classic decor and effective…
Contemporary, Portuguese
20.00 €
"Mare-& Restaurant Gin Bar" opened in June 2013 Gafanha da Vagueira, with a young and relaxed atmos…
Portuguese
8.00 €
A traditional space with a friendly service and a varied menu of national and regional dishes.
Portuguese
10.00 €
A simple and familiar space with views of the Vagueira beach. Its speciality is the eel caldeirada.
Portuguese
12.00 €
A simple and familiar space, with a small terrace, that serves national dishes.
Portuguese
10.00 €
A simple and familiar space, located on a villa's ground floor, that serves mostly barbecue dishes.
Portuguese
13.00 €
Located in Vagos, this modern space offers an urban environment, comfortable and cosy. Offers a div…
Portuguese, Seafood restaurant
16.00 €
A modern, pleasant space, located at the Vagueira beach, that specializes in fish and shellfish dis…
Italian
9.00 €
A simple and pleasant space that serves mostly pizzas and some traditional dishes. It has a small t…
Portuguese
12.50 €
A simple and familiar space, located at the Vagueira beach, with a wide menu, mostly of fish.
Where to sleep in Vagos
Charming hotel with a family atmosphere, with personalized service. It has 29 rooms, a restaurant, a bar and an outdoor swimming pool which provide good moment…
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