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Arouca : Things to see and do
Arouca : Organise your stay
Arouca :
Unmissable tourist sites
Where to sleep?
Arouca Hotel tips
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Hotel Rural Quinta de Novais from50 €
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Hotel S. Pedro from40 €
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Hotel Rural Palácio - Quinta do Pendão from50 €
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Travel guide Arouca
Arouca : The Michelin guide review
At the far end of a steep-sided valley between wooded heights, some houses surround the monastery of Arouca. Founded in 716, but rebuilt in the 18C following a fire, it forms a Baroque ensemble with a very spare appearance.
Tourist attractions Arouca : Things to see and do
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Monastery Church
N224 P - 4540 Arouca
The nave of this church has many gilded Baroque altars and several statues carved out of Ança stone, designed by Jacinto Vieira. In the second chapel to the right, there is an 18C tomb in chased silver, ebony and crystal, which contains the mummified..
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Museum of Arte Sacra
Largo de Santa Mafalda P - 4540 Arouca
Situated on the first floor of a cloister, this museum has some early paintings by Portuguese Primitives (end of 15 - start of 16C) from the Viseu school, canvases (of the Ascension) by Diogo Teixeira (17C) and a 15C statue of St Peter.
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Barragem Carrapatelo
N108 P - 4690 Cinfães
This 170 mere long gravity dam incorporates a hydro-electric plant and a fish lock on the left bank. The lock, which is 90 metres long and navigable, drops 43 metres on the south side.
Hotels Arouca
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Hotel Quinta Progresso
Salgueirinhos P - 3730-202 Macieira de Cambra (Vale Cambra)
Prix Prices from : 68 EUR
Located in the Vale de Cambra, the hotel Quinta Progresso is a delightful historical hotel in this picturesque market town. The hotel’s 15 bedrooms are beautifully decorated in a contemporary style and offer lovely views over the surrounding town an..
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Hotel Convento de Alpendurada
Lugar do Mosteiro P - 4575-059 Alpendurada
Prix Prices from : 85 EUR
The Hotel Convento de Alpendurada offers traditional cooking of the Douro region in a familiar environment, which is nicely enjoyed in one day of leisure and amusement.GeneralRestaurant, Bar, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, ChapelShrine, Heating...
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Hotel Rural Palácio - Quinta do Pendão
Quinta do Pendão P - 3660-259 Santa Cruz da Trapa - S. Pedro do Sul (Centro)
Located only 10 minutes from the main thermal centre in Europe, this house is an oasis in the heart of the Lafões region. Hotel Rural Palácio is located in the small and charming village of Santa Cruz da Trapa. The house has been fully restored by M..
Restaurants Arouca
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Adega do Fidalgo
Almas da Areosa P - 3750-043 Aguada de Cima
This family-run restaurant has a rustic atmosphere. It has two dining rooms, both with wood ceilings and Provençal furniture. Attractive summer terrace, as well as a grill and wood-fired oven.
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Diplomata
Rua Dr. Simões dos Reis 125 P - 3720-245 Oliveira de Azeméis
This welcoming restaurant has a bar, two classically decorated dining rooms, and a third more spacious room for groups upstairs. The menu focuses on regional cuisine.
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This restaurant is set in an unusual building right in the heart of the old town. It has a small hall, a pleasant dining room with stone walls, and a private dining area. Traditional cuisine at reasonable prices.
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Casa Matos
Rua Padre Antonio Almeida 7-A P - 3865-282 Salreu
The main attractions of this restaurant are the lively bar at the entrance, its stone walls, and an elegant dining room in traditional rustic-style on two floors. Extensive menu of regional specialities.
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A decor featuring rustic and local touches provides the backdrop for this welcoming restaurant with an impressive attention to detail. The difficulty with parking is offset by the quality of the cuisine.
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This rustic restaurant full of local character combines wood, stone and granite. The impressive menu features the house speciality, Lafões-style roast veal.
