IN THE NORTH OF PORTUGAL, BETWEEN THE MOUNTAINS OF CABREIRA AND MARÃO, IN A WIDE VALLEY, ON THE BANK OF TÂMEGA RIVER, THERE IS ONE OF THE MOST ANCIENT AND HISTORICAL MUNICIPALITIES OF THE PROVINCE OF MINHO.
The foundations of this municipality’s identity extend over Nature, Culture, Sports, and Gastronomy, which in fact, may be simultaneously experienced.
In Cabeceiras de Basto, stand out the stunning and natural viewpoints, right in Cabreira mountain, that turn out to be real scenarios of a breath-taking view. And of course, there are trails to discover, slopes to go down and streams to explore.
Regarding the architectural and museological heritage, we highlight Moinhos de Rei (King’s Mills), Núcleo Ferroviário (Railway Unit), Casa da Lã (Wool Museum) and Casa do Tempo (Time Museum). There is also Mosteiro de S. Miguel de Refojos (Monastery of S. Miguel de Refojos), the municipality’s ex-libris and the jewel of the Portuguese Baroque, in the area of Basto. In the former sacristy of Mosteiro de S. Miguel de Refojos it is also possible to visit the Núcleo Museológico de Arte Sacra (Religious Art Museum Unit).
Núcleo Ferroviário do Arco de Baúlhe
This municipality has also its festivities, pilgrimages, tales, and the knowledge of the inhabitants. And there is no shortage of culture, art, music, and theatre. Last but not least, the gastronomy of the municipality is marked by sublime and genuine flavours.
Visiting Cabeceiras de Basto is feeling, exploring, living, and falling in love with this outstanding territory!
VISIT
The Monastery served as a refuge for the monks of the Benedictine Order. The Church of this Monastery was classified in 1933, as a Public Interest Property. Its architectural style presents the perfect symmetry, the twists and turns and the gilded woodcarving....
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In the heart of Serra da Cabreira, Moinhos de Rei (King’s Mills), built by King Dinis, provide a time travel that has marked the development of the milling industry....
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Casa do Tempo (Time Museum) portraits the practices, customs, and traditions of Cabeceiras...
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Railway Unit of Arco de Baúlhe has a huge railway acquis of the 19th century and early 20...
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Religious Art Museum Unit is formed by a sacristy and ante-sacristy, a twisted arch of arc...
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DO
The visitor has the opportunity to go through one of the oldest and the most beautiful railways in the country. Ecotrack of the Tâmega Line was rated as one of the 7 best eco tracks in Portugal....
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The visitor has the opportunity to make the walking tour of Viper’s Levadaand listen to the sounds of the water path, which runs in granitic channels....
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Three trails available, with different levels of difficulty and challenging circuits: Tril...
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The visitor has the opportunity to ride a horse or attending equestrian events, competitio...
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Wool Museum is formed by looms, wool and there is even the opportunity to watch and to try...
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EAT
In the civil parish of Arco de Baúlhe, you can find
this restaurant which is a national reference. In this house with a long
history, the cuisine from Minho is admirably prepared and matched with an
extensive wine list.
Average price: 30€...
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The cuisine is real, authentic, but presented with great care. The same
can be said of the space of this restaurant, meant to be different and
welcoming.
Esplanada: Sim
Fora de horas: Não
Formas de pagamento: Dinheiro e
cartões
Preço médio: 25€...
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Incorporated
in Casas de Campo - Bosque da Harmonia, the nearly 30-year-old restaurant is...
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Rojões (pork meat), feijoada à moda do Porto (bean stew in
Oporto style), codfish, octo...
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The cod roasted on the grill with punched potatoes is
the business card of this simple an...
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SLEEP
The stone walls and the apparent rustic look conceal
an interior modern décor, provided with full comfort. The swimming pool, the
terrace with barbecue and the beautiful gardens confirm that this is an
excellent vacation address....
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Preserved with extreme respect and fine taste, the
houses of Quinta do Rapozinho offer a real travel to past crossed with services
of the present, like the swimming pool or the Wi-Fi access.Quinta do Rapozinho provides the
contact with the country, where you can really relax with a service simila...
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Three kilometres from Cabeceiras de Basto, Casa de
Carcavelos offers the experience of be...
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Perched on
a hillside, as the name implies, the panoramic view is its main asset.
Deligh...
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Incorporated in a green wine production farm, Casa da
Azenha provides the peace of countr...
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