Tourism in the region

Passal´s House

Place of memory of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, consul of Portugal in Bordeaux, who, in transgression of government orders, saved the lives of thousands of people persecuted by the Nazi regime. It is owned by the Sousa Mendes Foundation.

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Castle

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Castelo is a chapel located in Mangualde, district of Viseu. It belongs to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Castelo, which includes the Ermitão´s House, staircase and annexed chapels, have been since 13 May 2013 classified as a Monument of Public Interest.

Reriz Palace

The Palace of Reriz, located in São Pedro do Sul, was built in the 18th century, characterized by its barred facades and stonework. The main façade has four windows with rectangular openings, dominated by broken pediments and guarded by barred balconies. The manor's gardens are located in the inner courtyard.

Viriato Theater

The Viriato Theater, inaugurated at the end of the 19th century, is a space for discovery, discussion, learning and socializing. It organizes numerous plays, musical shows, among others every week. It's ideal for moments of leisure and culture with the family.

Cathedral Of Viseu

The Cathedral Of Viseu is one of the most emblematic places in the city of Viseu. Built in the mid-17th century, it still retains its structure and decoration. It is one of the city's National Monuments.

Tapir of Cortiçô

The tapir or orca of Cortiçô, is located in Correão, parish of Cortiçô and Vila Chã, municipality of Fornos de Algodres. It is located about 1 km north of the village of Cortiço and 6 km northeast of the county seat. It is located on a plateau, with ample visual control over the surrounding space, west of the Ribeira de São Domingos. This megalithic monument consists of a large polygonal chamber delimited by nine granite pillars, three of which reveal paintings in red ocher.

Bread Museum

The Bread Museum, located in Seia at Quinta Fonte do Marrão, is a private museum that aims to collect, preserve and display the objects and heritage of Portuguese bread in its ethnographic, political, social, historical, religious and artistic aspects.

Toys Museum

The Toy Museum of Seia presents a collection of around 8000 toys from Portugal and the world, from the past to the present and thus serves as a reminder of our childhood and how we grew as individuals and communities, transforming us into today's society.

Long Lagoon

The history of this location dates back to 1955, when it was built to direct the waters of the Ribeira das Naves to the Long Lagoon reservoir. Made of concrete and granite, the tunnel is 1,519 meters long and is capable of reaching 120 thousand cubic meters. The path to Covão´s Lagoon dos Conchos starts on the left side of Long Lagoon.

Casa do Miradouro

Casa do Miradouro, one of the historic buildings in the city of Viseu, houses the archaeological collection of José Coelho, an illustrious intellectual from Viseu in the 20th century. His collection reveals the important legacy of archaeological explorations in the region. With a strong educational component, the exhibition focuses on a set of pieces that are icons of regional history.

Quartz Museum

The geology around quartz crystals. An innovative approach to science, recovering the site of an ancient extraction.

Ribeira´s House

Casa da Ribeira is a space alluding to the memories of Viseu. The old mills on the River Pavia and the olive oil press allow visitors to remember the washerwomen who used to dye and dry their clothes here. The house recalls the boats on the Ribeira, which marked the life of the river and the community. A space dedicated to handicrafts, where various trades linked to the region's ancestral "industries" are presented. Casa da Ribeira frequently hosts temporary exhibitions dedicated to ethnographic heritage.

Grão vasco Museum

It's at Grão Vasco Museum that we find a substantial part of the city's identity reflected in the paintings of Vasco Fernandes. The color and light of his paintings find the perfect symbiosis, the harmony of environments, the emotions of shapes and faces, the attention to detail. The Museum's heritage includes the works of the Viseense painter, as well as a significant collection of pieces representing the history of Portuguese art from various periods.

Montebelo Golf

Located in Viseu, Montebelo Golf is the perfect destination for those who want to combine golf with other experiences such as spa, gastronomy and wines or discovering the area's heritage.
Equipment: panoramic restaurant, bar, social lounge, meeting room, exhibition gallery, trophy room, putting green, pitch & putt, bunker shots, shop.

Formosa Street

Rua Formosa is one of the most emblematic streets in Viseu. A 100% pedestrianized and commercial street, at your feet you can find a piece of the wall built by the Romans around the year 360, through a glass floor.

Manor of the Prime Counts

This building, dating back to the 18th century and also known as the House on the Top of the Village, has a chapel with large stonework on the windows, doors and cornices. In the interior, the Baroque and Rococo tiles of the palatial area stand out and, in the chancel, the Joanine tiles and carvings.

Porta do Soar

Porta do Soar is one of the seven gates or entrances to the wall that protected the city of Viseu in the 15th century, when it was a medieval city.

Cruz Estate

Bathed by the river Paiva, it is the place where nature and art meet. Assuming itself as a true center of contemporary art, it presents temporary exhibitions, creative workshops and programs for the family. The property has a remarkable dendrological biodiversity where, in addition to some autochthonous species, it is also possible to identify exotic species.

Aquilino Ribeiro Park

Aquilino Ribeiro Park has a century-old history. It was part of Quinta de Maçorim, where the convent of Santo António dos Capuchos was built in 1635. The imposing examples of white oak that we can still see today, have been planted by the Capuchos Friars of St. Francis on the fence that guarded this convent. It was converted into an urban park in 1955, where we can find relic species, such as holly and oleander. It is a space where people feel at ease, where they can breathe fresh air, have fun, walk around and practice sports.

Direita Street

This narrow and winding street that follows the slope of the once busiest street in the city due to the number of shops that existed there and which justified its also being called Tent Street. A careful look discovers interesting details on the facades of old houses, many of them undergoing restoration work.

Viriato´s Dig

Despite its name, it is now known that the cave located next to the Feira de São Mateus de Viseu has nothing to do with Viriato, the Portuguese warrior whose statue adorns this place. Contrary to what the popular imagination has led to believe, recent research attests that it was not the Portuguese who built this fortress. And if some authors attribute it to the Romans around the 1st century BC, others claim that it was the Muslims who built this camp city. While new excavations do not confirm the true foundation of this mythical place, come and enjoy this piece of history in the middle of the city.

Fontelo's Park

The history of Fontelo's Park dates back to the 12th century, when the Bishop of Viseu bought the space that now houses this green area. With a wooded area of over 10 hectares, Fontelo is the city's largest public green space, ideal for strolling with friends and family, relaxing and playing sports. It is equipped with a range of sports and leisure facilities, such as a children's playground, maintenance circuit, municipal stadium, multi-sports court, tennis courts, 5 soccer pitches and municipal swimming pools.

Republic Square, Rossio

In this square are located the Paços do Concelho (City Hall), a construction from the second half of the 19th century, and opposite, the building of Banco de Portugal built in the beginning of the 20th century. The tile panel is by the painter Joaquim Lopes.

Rossim Valley

Inserted in the Superior Plateau biogenetic reserve, Rossim Valley is a unique place, of great scientific, environmental and landscape value, which it is important to protect and enhance. It is an artificial lagoon, however, conditions were created over time that transformed this area into an excellent leisure and recreation area that attracts countless tourists.

Caramulo´s Mountain Range

Serra do Caramulo is a mountain area of granitic and schist origin. Heather and coot predominate its flora. The mountain is populated by villages with granite houses and granaries typical of this region. As this area was populated by Romans, you can still find some traces of that time, such as the stone paths. You can enjoy the green fields and the beauty of the trees next to the crystal clear water of the streams that cross it on all sides and enjoy the stunning landscape while breathing a really pure and healthy air.
The Serra do Caramulo landscape is a monument to nature and the fresh air that is breathed there invites you to explore every corner, no matter how hidden. It is a place full of surprises, magnificent views and exhilarating challenges.

Lapa´s Mountain Range

You can appreciate the location that managed to transform its religious origins into a business card. The 500-year-old Marian Sanctuary is a must see.

Sernancelhe village

The town of Sernancelhe offers a detailed visit to its history. It is a route that should be done on foot, without haste, and with a predisposition to appreciate the numerous testimonies of local architecture.

Santa Comba Dão

Santa Comba Dão, a city with many stories and beautiful places, associated with Dr. Oliveira Salazar, born in Vimieiro, one of the city parishes and where his house exists and a school that still bears his name. Here you can visit the Parochial Church, the Mini Zoo from volunteer firefighters and the historic center.

Serra da Estrela Natural Park

During the winter or during the summer, Serra da Estrela is the perfect setting for a few relaxing days in contact with nature. An area of rare scenic beauty with impressive mountain peaks where you can intensely experience nature, vegetation, birds and flocks of sheep guided by dogs of the breed to which the Serra da Estrela gave its name.

Castro Daire Village

Castro Daire village, situated on the top of a hill, has incredible viewpoints that allow you to contemplate the region, its natural beauty and the surrounding area. Often accompanied by chapels and monuments, it's a must-see for admirers of the most beautiful natural landscapes.

Pena Village

Located in the vicinity of Castro Daire and São Pedro do Sul, in the interior of the Saint Macário Mountain Range, immersed in a deep valley, the village of Pena is diluted in a fantastic natural setting. Considered one of the most beautiful Portuguese schist villages, with 6 inhabitants and 10 houses, it is a must-visit place in the region.

Viseu

From the Unknown Soldier, in the Viriato cava you can visit the Theatre, Saint António´s Church, Solar do Arco, Knights´ Gate and the S. Francisco Fountain. In the vast Fontelo´s Garden, visit the Solar do Dão and during the year, pay attention: there is entertainment for all ages and activities always taking place.

Typical Winery of Pena

The Adega Típica da Pena serves delicacies of the local cuisine in the village: ham, cheese from Serra da Estrela, and sausages, but also denser dishes such as Feijoada, Arroz de Cabidela, Portuguese Stew in Pena style, roasted veal in the wood oven and roasted lamb with potatoes, always in the good company of green wine. For dessert, be sure to try the dried soup jam and the fritters from Pena. You will want to take home a souvenir of this charming village!

Cheese Manor

In this mannor the visitores/tourists can buy and take home, or simply taste, with the guarantee of quality, the famous cheese – ex-libris of this region - in addition to other delicious delicacies from the region rich gastronomy.

The Cortiço

Considered as the gastronomy bastion of the Viriato Region, Cortiço is located right in the heart of the so-called Historic Zone of the City of Viseu. The neighborhood has an important collection of architectural values: from the Cathedral to the Grão Vasco Museum, from Miradouro´s House to Adro´s House, not to mention the statue of King Duarte, which is right nearby.

Muralha da Sé

Just as suggested by its name, this restaurant located in the heart of Viseu offers you a traditional and welcoming atmosphere. The proposals that this restaurant offers you vary between the traditional and the modern, always contemplating the products and dishes of the region.

Matança Dolmen

The Dolmen da Matança is located in the place of Corgas, parish of Matança, municipality of Fornos de Algodres. It is located about 1.5 km south of the village of Matança and 6.5 km north of the county seat. Nearby, another tapir was identified, the Casa da Orca do Cortiço, established to the east. The archaeological bibliography indicates the existence of a mound in the vicinity, in a site that is currently lost. It is located in a valley, west of the Ribeira de São Domingos. This megalithic monument consists of a polygonal chamber delimited by nine granite supports, two of which are engraved and the other has a set of four dimples.

Gouveia Ecological Park

Created in 1999 by the Municipality of Gouveia, the Ecological Park covers a total area of 6 hectares.
The purpose of this space is to raise awareness and environmental education, valuing the didactic aspects through natural tools, namely fauna and flora.
In addition to the existing flora, much of it present in the different ecosystems of Serra da Estrela, there are also native mammals and birds, as well as some exotic species.

Côa Valley Archaeological Park

Dating back to the Early Upper Paleolithic, these open-air rock formations are testament to a vitality and mastery of design and features that brought us 25,000 years of time. This long art gallery gives us a record of the Neolithic period and the Iron Age, transposing after a single breath two thousand years of History to establish religious representations, names, dates and even, a few decades ago, some in the Modern Period figures made by the children of a miller. A natural treasure available to visitors for unique natural experiences.

Juncais River Beach

The River beach at Ponte de Juncais is a very important recreational area for the Municipality of Fornos de Algodres, visited by many people, especially during the summer. waters of the river Mondego. Its main features are the picnic area, bar/restaurant, WC, changing rooms, floating pool, pedal boats and canoes.

Palace of The Counts of Anadia

Characterized by a striking western façade, an Italianate south façade and by its eastern castellated façade. Its stonework, 18th century tiles, and works by painters such as Pellegrini, Giagenti, or Lanzarotto, make Palácio Anadia one of the most important examples of 18th century stately architecture in Portugal. The Palace has an adjacent farm with a park and gardens, and a forest planted in the 18th century. The architectural complex is classified as a “Property of Public Interest”.

AgitÁgueda

AgitÁgueda contributes to the city's cultural panorama in a very significant way. Since 2006, around 500 groups and artists have been on the festival stage. At the artistic level of public art, the entire city of Águeda experiences contact with urban art and with installations of the most varied types: thousands of umbrellas in the streets of the city, form a set that is complete with another urban art project that colored the city even more: dozens of locations were painted with appealing chromatic variations: from garden benches to rainbow-like staircases, in addition to many other notes from design and color. The giant tent set up for this purpose, decorated with the famous hats, is another point of interest to those who visit AgitÁgueda.

Nandufe River Beach

The River Beach of Nandufe, located in Castro, in the vicinity of Nandufe. The beach it has a picnic area, a barbecue grill next to the tables and a small fountain. It has bathrooms, sandy beach with some shade, water compatible with bathing and warm water.

Live Beach

The Mangualde Live Beach is an innovative artificial beach, with access for people with reduced mobility, KIDS Space and Sensorial Garden. Ideal for organizing events, it is a perfect place to spend good summer days in the vicinity of Viseu.

São Pedro do Sul spa

The traces of the use of the thermal waters of São Pedro do Sul are lost in time, with curative and well-being purposes.

Rainha Dª Amélia frequented these spas, obtaining notable health improvements, which is why in 1985 Caldas de Lafões were renamed Caldas da Rainha D. Amélia. Today, with the experience of the past and the technology and conditions that we can find there, the quality and therapeutic potential of these waters is unquestionable. But the Queen mentioned was not the first, as the Romans and some of the greatest kings of Portugal resorted to them, such as D. Afonso Henriques and D. Manuel I.

Almeida Spa - Sacred Fountain

The mineral waters of the Almeida thermal complex spring from the slopes of the hills that form the valley through which the Côa River flows at an altitude of 560m, about 3.5 km northwest of  Almeida Village, in the Guarda district. Surrounded by a green landscape, it is a great destination to escape the daily stress, recharging energy through the well-being that a thermal program can offer.

Crós Springs

The use of medicinal waters from Cró dates back to the Roman era, but the oldest reference dates from the 18th century, by the physician of king D. João V, who already spoke of its remarkable curative effects at the time. Currently, do Cró´s Springs have a brand new and modern Thermal Spa with state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified human resources, combining Health, Prevention and Maintenance with Well-being. They offer therapeutic thermalism, well-being and physiotherapy services. They also have a playful space of pure relaxation consisting of a heated hydrodynamic swimming pool, animated and heated, with about 160 square meters of water surface, which makes it unique in the country.

Covão d´Ametade

It represents a depression of glacial origin that was lined with birches along the riverbanks. It is a paradisiacal setting full of bucolic and poetic feeling. There are three Cântaros that rise around Covão d'Ametade: the Raso Cântaro, further south; the Cântaro Magro, central and emblematic of the entire Serra da Estrela; and Cântaro Gordo, to the north.

Casa de Santar

Casa de Santar is a 17th and 18th century manor house, is surrounded by gardens of hedges and boxwoods. Inside the Old Kitchen there is a natural spring water fountain, in granite, with a niche and a large stone fireplace. The wine cellar and the Coches Room deserve to be highlighted. Wine producer from Dão. Santar's house is subject to prior appointment for a visit.

Queiriga Caves

They are one of the best kept secrets in Portugal, one of the hidden wonders of the country. In Queiriga, Vila Nova de Paiva, some old mines hide incredible caves with a huge blue lagoon, bathed in the sun.

Arbutus do Demo Botanical Park

One of the emblematic projects of the municipality of Vila Nova de Paiva and, certainly, one of the most important among those developed in recent decades. More than a thousand botanical species are found there, arranged by families, ethnobotanical and industrial uses, medicinal properties and aromatic characteristics.

Cambarinho Botanical Reserve

The natural heritage of the municipality of Vouzela is enriched by the Cambarinho Botanical Reserve, where the largest mass concentration of oleanders in the country, a protected shrub, flourishes.

Príncipe Perfeito Water Park

When the time is hot, there's nothing better than a dip in one of the pools in this friendly space, where there's no shortage of music and entertainment, and where the safety of vacationers is guaranteed by a team of lifeguards. With 3 slides and 3 different pools, the Aqua Park at the Príncipe Perfeito Sports Complex is the ideal choice for days of family fun.

Tourist Train

Viseu's tourist train offers panoramic trips for those who want to get on board and enjoy a visit to the city, its history and places.