Explore the best places

Discover new places in Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Capela de Nossa Senhora da Trena

  • heritage

Rua da Trena
5180-023, Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Mannerist chapel consisting of a nave, chancel, and sacristy attached to the left side façade. The main façade has a round-arched bell tower.

Miradouro da Cruzinha

  • country
  • leisure

Rua do Cemitério
5180, Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta

A place offering beautiful panoramic views of the lush green mountains, with the Douro River separating them.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Freixo de Espada à Cinta

  • heritage

Rua de Trás do Adro, 26
5180-146, Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta

The church, probably built in the 16th century, has a rectangular plan with gilded altars, a vaulted chancel, and an axial portico. Its façade is simple, with only a few gargoyles standing out.

Igreja do Convento de São Filipe Néry

  • heritage

Avenida Guerra Junqueiro
5180-104, Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta

A single-nave, Baroque church of the hall type, in a poor state of conservation. It is an unfinished work, as evidenced by the existence of departures for the continuation of construction on one facade.

Museu Regional Casa Junqueiro

  • heritage

Rua de São Francisco, 5
5180-144, Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Located in the house that belonged to José António Junqueiro, father of the poet Guerra Junqueiro and popularly known as “Junqueiro Velho”, this museum reflects the social and economic experience of a wealthy household in the second half of the 19th century and some years of the 20th century.

Percurso Pedestre de Calçada de Alpajares

  • heritage

Calçada de Alpajares
5180, Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta

A circular walking route that blends magnificent landscapes with archaeological sites and remains. The valley where the Ribeira do Mosteiro flows is worth highlighting, with views of orange groves and vegetable gardens in the distance. The route is entirely downhill, so it's recommended to hike in spring and fall.

Miradouro do Colado

  • country
  • leisure

EM620
5180, Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Location overlooking the village of Mazouco, from where you can see the schist mountains cut through by the Douro River.

Miradouro do Carrascalinho

  • country
  • leisure

Fornos
5180, Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta

This viewpoint offers views of a place of extreme natural beauty, where human influence is minimal. Between the lush green mountains, you can glimpse the Douro River.

Miradouro do Penedo Durão

  • country
  • leisure

Poiares
5180, Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta

A viewpoint located on the right bank of the Douro River, near the Spanish Saucelle dam, offering magnificent views of the schist mountains. Accessed via a stone staircase.

Museu da Seda e do Território

  • leisure

Largo do Outeiro, 13
5180-118, Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta

The silk industry developed during the reign of Afonso V, with the first factory being established in Vila Viçosa. Silk is woven on wooden looms, similar to those used for wool and linen. Freixo de Espada à Cinta is the only place in the entire Iberian Peninsula where silk is still 100% handcrafted.

1 2 3 ... 11 12 13 >