Viewpoint of Senhora do Castelo

Torre de Moncorvo

Description

This viewpoint deployed on a high, sloping ridge, has panoramic views over the Douro. There exists a small chapel dedicated to "Nossa Senhora do Castelo", whose pilgrimage is in the last Sunday of August. In this place there was a fortified settlement, with occupation from pre-historic to the Middle Ages.

Location: Torre de Moncorvo

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Quintas de Valbom & Cuco

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Casa Dona Maria Luiza

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Restaurante “O Botelho” - Carvalhal

Specialties: Posta, veal chop, onion cod with shrimp, grilled octopus and "Francesinha".Closed...

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Restaurante “ O Lagar”

Specialties: wild boar stew; Beans stewed with pork ribs; Cod "Lagar"; Tomato "migas" with fried...

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