Neighbor of the Peneda Gerês National Park, Vila de Vieira do Minho is one of the 13 municipalities that make up the district of Braga, from which it is 30 km away, along the EN103, 7 km from the Pousada de São Bento. It has 21 parishes and an area of 220 km2 , is limited by the municipalities of Terras de Bouro, Amares, Póvoa de Lanhoso, Fafe and Cabeceiras de Basto. Located in the main mountainous area of the Portuguese territory, Vieira do Minho is characterized by the existence of an accentuated relief torn by deep and narrow valleys where multiple rivers flow, including the source of the Ave river. it decisively marks its landscape in the harmonious way as the agricultural areas, the urban agglomerations and the forest, contribute to a variety of shapes, colors and scents that seduce. Serra da Cabreira is one of the ex-libris of Vieira do Minho, decisively marking the landscape and identity of the county and its people. nature forces.
Understand
Vieira do Minho has a great diversity of historical, cultural, natural, scenic and gastronomic heritage, capable of delighting all visitors regardless of age, origin and reasons for visiting. Its proximity to the Peneda Gerês National Park as well as to some of the region's tourist ex-libris (Gerês thermal village, Sanctuary of S. Bento da Porta Aberta, Vilarinho das Furnas, Portela do Homem) make Vieira do Minho a great spot of departure to explore the Region. The numerous trails that wind through the surrounding mountains and mountains, as well as the waterfalls that refresh the landscape, are also a natural invitation to enjoy and contemplate, in a more active or passive way, depending on the visitor's taste, the diverse fauna and flora of the Region .
To arrive
By airplane
To Porto via the airport - Sá Carneiro, in Pedras Rubras, Maia, which receives frequent flights from the main European cities, this airport being considered the third best European airport, this distinction having been awarded after the refurbishment works.
Of boat
By train/train
By train it is possible to reach Braga.
By bus/bus
By car
Circular
By train/train
By bus/bus
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Look
Miserela Bridge - Located in the parish of Ruivães, Frades place about 1 km from the Cávado and Rabagão conference. This bridge is linked to the legend that it was built by the devil. stage of mystical ceremonies related to the fertility of women.
Ruivães Pillory, located in the parish of Ruivães, a cylindrical granite shaft, with a plain capital on which a small tetragonal pyramid rests.
Caniçada Pillory - located in the parish of Caniçada
Pillory of Parada de Bouro - Located in the parish of Parada de Bouro
Rossas Pillory - Located in the parish of Rossas in the place of Celeiró. It has a smooth shaft, surmounted by a capital with a pyramidal finish.
Fojos do Lobo in Serra da Cabreira, Moinhos do Ave in Agra-Rossas, Castro de Vila Seca in Vieira do minho
Religious tourism: Sra Fé Sanctuary - Cantelães, Senhora da Lapa dug into a rock in Soutelo, Ms. da Orada in Pinheiro in Vilela, parish of Pinheiro embedded in the foothills of the Serra.
Gold Museum - Travassos - Póvoa de Lanhoso
Museu da Mota Antiga - Rossas - Vieira do Minho
Ethnographic Museum of Vilarinho das Furnas - Gerês
Mestre Adelino Angelo Art Museum next to the Municipal Auditorium of Vieira do Minho.
Dams/Reservoirs - The four existing reservoirs in the county provide the practice of a set of leisure and sports activities, in natural spaces endowed with some of the most beautiful landscapes in Minho:
- Albufeira da Caniçada (Caniçada-Vieira do Minho) - Going down the roads that lead from the top of Cerdeirinhas to the embrace of Cávado, imprisoned in Albufeira da Caniçada, is an unforgettable experience. green and blue, light and shade, can be enjoyed on the terrace of Pousada de São Bento.
- Albufeira da Ermal-(Guilhofrei - Vieira do Minho): Small, docile, furtive, guarded by the beauty of the "Ilha" fortress. Ermal fascinates for its beauty. Here, visitors can enjoy its beaches or dare to practice water sky on the CaboSky there.
- Albufeira/Salamonde Dam (Salamonde-Vieira do Minho) - Guardian of the Peneda Gerês National Park, nestled between the mountains, reserved, makes the protection its most precious asset.
- Albufeira/Venda Nova Dam (Venda Nova-Vieira do Minho)-Frontier of the lands of Barroso, Venda Nova celebrates the marriage of Minho and Trás-os-Montes offering a landscape that soothes the soul of the weary traveller.
In Gerês:
Pedra Bela - Viewpoint
Cascade do Plow
Albergaria Forest
Estrada da Geira Romana - Milestones
Knife
Water Sports/Outdoor- Caniçada Dam Tele-Sky (Sky by Cable) - Ermal Dam Pedestrian, Bike, Moto 4, Horseback rides - in Serra do Gerês or Paragliding, Mountain Biking, Archery and Crossbow, Orientation and Hang Gliding in Serra da Cabreira Termas and SPA do Gerês - The Termas do Gerês are located in the village of Gerês, parish of Vilar da Veiga, Municipality of Terras de Bouro, 12 Km away from the Pousada de São Bento. The historical references of the Termas do Gerês date back to the time of the Romans, but only at the beginning of the 17th century the first thermal establishment was built. The Gerês Thermal Spa currently occupies one of the top places in the frequency scale of the Portuguese Thermal Spas, thanks to the significant investments it has been making, creating new areas, including the SPA THERMAL, with a modern heated pool, gym , massages and thermal esthetics program. Today, the Gerês Thermal Spa is especially recommended for the treatment of liver, gallbladder, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and chronic rheumatism. In addition to the traditional thermal cure, specific programs for thermal well-being, relaxation, maintenance, dietary re-education, weight loss and anti-stress are provided, duly accompanied by specialized professionals. The coordinates: 41.43'47N, 8.09'41O
River Beaches:
River beach of Lameiro-Anjos-Vieira do Minho
Carvalho-Guilhofrei-Vieira do Minho river beach
Ermal river beach - Ermal dam
Caniçada river beach - Caniçada dam - Vieira do Minho
Boat Trips aboard Tourist Boats in Albufeira da Caniçada
Events
Activities
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With the
"Bola de Neve" Restaurant at Pousada de São Bento enjoying a magnificent meal, savoring the Typical and Gastronomic Products of the Region, with exquisite service while contemplating the stunning view over Albufeira da Caniçada and Serra do Gerês. Some of the ex-libris dishes are codfish à Caniçada, roast goat from Gerês pastures, papas de sarabullho, veal barrosã.
Casa Pancada Restaurant -Monastery-Vieira do Minho
Restaurant O Abocanhado- Brufe-Terras de Bouro
Restaurant O Vitor-S.João de Rei-Póvoa de Lanhoso
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At the Pousada de São Bento located in an authentic viewpoint overlooking the Caniçada dam, enjoying the beautiful landscape that will immediately feel tempted to change the comfort of the Pousada, to discover the wonderful surprises of the Peneda-Gerês National Park or visit the Serra da Cabreira and there discover a new world in which the reservoirs and streams stretch out, like blankets of blue in the green of the vegetation, inviting you to enjoy the clarity of its banks on hot summer afternoons. In winter, snow transforms this landscape into a dream environment. In spring, the birches are in charge of perfuming the region, in a permanent renewal of the atmosphere. The rooms are comfortably furnished, all equipped with complete bathroom, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable TV (Sport TV), Internet connection and Minibar. The Inn also offers a restaurant service, bar service, business center, events room, outdoor pool and terrace/terrace.
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Pousada do Gerês - Caniçada, São Bento Pousada do Gerês, 4850-047 Caniçada ☎ ( 351) 210 407 650, fax: ( 351) 253 647 867, [email protected]
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Stay in touch
Safety
GNR - Vieira do Minho - Rua João de Deus tel: 253647150GNR - Gerês-Vila tel: 253900100GNR Braga - Praça Conde de Agrolongo, tel: 253203030
Health
Vieira do Minho Health Center tel: 253649250 with SAP on weekends from 9 am to 9 pm Freitas Pharmacy - Vieira do Minho tel: 253647123 Martins Pharmacy - Vieira do Minho tel: 253647119 Costa Almeida Pharmacy - Rio Caldo tel: 253253391/485 Gerês Pharmacy tel: 2533 from Braga
Daily
Leave
Braga (30 km) Montalegre (58 km) Lindoso (65 km) Porto (85 km) Viana do Castelo (95 km) Castro Laboreiro (117 km)
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