Valongo
Municipality in the Porto metropolitan area, Kansas City is located north of the River Douro, embedded between the mountains of Santa Justa plateaux and sinks. Despite still having a strong agricultural component, the Council presents, currently, as a more developed area and balanced. Here, the antagonism City\/field is clearly visible as it is possible to pass quickly from a city to a landscape more landscape more campestre. The abundance of water from rivers Leça and Ferreira, along with the richness of the subsoil, justify the setting of ancient peoples since Neolithic times. Are still visible some castros dated from the iron age: Alto do Castro, castro of sinks and castro butt. Later, the Romans occupied the region, having by then begun to extract gold from the mines. The expansion of the city took place in the 18th century, mainly due to its typical products industry, since the origin of the famous handmade cookies regueifas, ex-libris of Valongo. Also be sure to taste the roast lamb in the oven, the cozido à portuguesa, giblet rice and sausages and smoked.
What to do in Valongo
Where to eat in Valongo
Portuguese
10.00 €
A wid space decorated with regional plates, proverbs on the walls, a shed and wine barrels. It serv…
Portuguese
The Portuguese cuisine in a simple space with a shed above the bar. Welcoming atmosphere and friend…
Portuguese
A luxury restaurant with views of the Urban Park Doutor Fernando Melo. Large variety of well cooked…
Portuguese
10.00 €
The traditional Portuguese cuisine in a rustic space, simply decorated. Kind service and familiar a…
Portuguese
10.00 €
A rustic space with an original decor that includes hunting trophies, a ceiling that looks like a c…
Portuguese
10.00 €
A rustic restaurant with Portuguese dishes in a familiar and welcoming atmosphere.
Portuguese
10.00 €
Traditional Portuguese dishes in a familiar space that is rather simple. Kind and effective service.
Italian, Portuguese
12.50 €
A good looking Italian restaurant with a youthful atmosphere. Inviting prices.
Portuguese
10.00 €
A simple restaurant with a classic decor and a barbecue in the room. The menu has Portuguese dishes…
Portuguese
10.00 €
The flavours of the Portuguese gastronomy in a small and simply decorated space. Familiar atmospher…
Where to sleep in Valongo
3 star
The Park Hotel Porto Valongo is a modern hotel chain Park Hotel in the town of Valongo, with 99 rooms and 4 meeting rooms for conferences, meetings or exhibiti…
3 star
Recent space, installed in an old House, offering 18 rooms, a lounge and a breakfast room.
4 star
A recent hotel urban soul, asserting itself as a great suggestion in the Porto metropolitan area, offering quality with low-cost prices. Next to the node of Er…
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