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Casa do Eirado
- heritage
Rua Doutor Pedro Augusto Dias
4930-720, Valença
Also known as Casa da Janela, this 15th-century building features a rectangular floor plan with one- or two-story facades of exposed stonework, punctuated by rectilinear openings with Manueline decoration. The left-hand facade has some cracks that, according to locals, are caused by the 1755 earthquake.

Praça Forte de Valença
- heritage
Fortaleza de Valença
4930-619, Valença
These fortifications date back to the 17th century and were built to withstand the struggles for independence. It was one of the most important strongholds in the country. Currently, four gates and twelve bastions remain, built at different periods. Old artillery pieces can be seen on the terraces. It was remodeled in 1640.

Igreja Românica do Convento de Sanfins
- heritage
EM1048, 110
4930-440, Sanfins
At 200 meters high stands the Romanesque Church of the Convent of Sanfins, with a single nave, part of the former Benedictine convent. The decoration of the capitals, doors, and crevices is noteworthy.

Porto de Recreio de Cristelo Covo
- beach
Porto de Recreio de Cristelo Covo
4930, Senhora da Cabeça
A boat docking area located on the Minho River, next to Senhora da Cabeça Park. This traditional leisure area is used by Valença residents seeking to enjoy the river's activities.

Centro Histórico de Valença
- heritage
Valença
4930, Valença
Within Valença's Fortress Square, you can admire its beautiful historic center, from the Old Metal Bridge to the Milestone, passing by numerous religious monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint Stephen, the Church of Mercy, and the Parish Church of Saint Mary of the Angels. Valença began to gain importance during the Middle Ages, when it was a mandatory stop on pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. But it was in the military domain that Valença became famous. It was an important defensive stronghold, a bastion of nationality, often besieged by neighboring Spain. The Valença fortress was built in the …

Quinta do Caminho
- food & drink
Rua do Caminho de Santiago, 2417
4930-107, Valença
Inserido na quinta com o mesmo nome, este restaurante serve pratos tradicionais com um toque de inovação.

Quinta do Caminho
- hotels
Caminho de Santiago, 2417
4930-107, Valença
Este simpático alojamento local localiza-se em pleno Caminho de Santiago, sendo um autêntico refúgio no meio da natureza.


Coroa Verde
- food & drink
Rua do Jardim, 15
4930-678, Valença
A restaurant located in the historic centre of Valença, with regional specialities, such as the "anho no forno".

Adega Regional Chamosinhos
- food & drink
Rua de Chamosinhos, 53
4930-503, Chamosinhos
A restaurant that serves typical regional dishes, mainly live coal dishes.
