Vila Nova de Famalicão
The municipality of Vila Nova de Famalicão, located along the valleys of the Ave, is now referenced as one of the leading commercial, industrial and cultural centers in the North of the country. Is the land of Camilo Castelo Branco, it is obligatory to visit the House-Museum of the writer. Don't let still to discover the castros at the top of the hills and the vast religious heritage all over the County. In the cultural context, we highlight the Museum Bernardino Machado or Cupertino de Miranda Foundation Museum. Famalicão is cradle of traditions with history, such as the Mocambo of San Miguel, one of the oldest in the County, which is held in September. The festivities in honour of Santo Antoninas Matchmaker, mobilize the entire County and call the city thousands of tourists, in what is one of the liveliest festivals in the country. The Carnival also assumes great importance, being marked by spontaneous participation of the people famalicense. To highlight the wealth of local handicrafts, especially pottery and basketry. In gastronomy, the codfish mill owner, the roast lamb and the cozido à portuguesa dazzle the palate.
What to do in Vila Nova de Famalicão
Where to eat in Vila Nova de Famalicão
Author, Contemporary, Portuguese
50.00 €
Uma década depois, Renato Cunha é agora timoneiro único de um projeto gastronómico irreverente e ou…
Portuguese
9.00 €
A restaurant with a simple decor that is also a beer house. It serves traditional Portuguese dishes…
Portuguese, Regional
15.00 €
This 70 years old restaurant, located in a 100 years old house, serves excellent regional specialit…
International, Portuguese
14.00 €
The Square is located in the heart of the city of Vila Nova de Famalicão, housed in a magnificent a…
Portuguese, Regional
15.00 €
The walls of this house can tell several stories, namely the fact that the 19th century Portuguese …
Where to sleep in Vila Nova de Famalicão
The fifth Bay Bridge House, near Vila Nova de Famalicão, dates back to the 18th century. The rooms are very welcoming, decorated with classical furnishings, wh…
Is in Minho which lies about Quinta de Pindela, a property with about 80 acres of the Valley from the village of s. Tiago da Cruz, 5 km from the city of Vila N…
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