Located on a lovely setting with stunning views over the Minho River, and easy access to some of the most fascinating Portuguese villages, with Spain’s Galicia just across the river
Lying between the river and the mountain, with Galicia a stone’s throw away and the sea nearby, INATEL Cerveira truly deserves the favour of the mysterious and distinctive landscapes that surround it. This is in fact an excellent setting for outdoor holidays, surrounded by magnificent landscapes, villages and medieval castles to explore – many trails to discover and observe fauna and flora.
From the east rises a streak of magnificent granite displaying a metal sculpture of a deer (historical symbol of the land), by the sculptor José Rodrigues, one of Cerveira’s illustrious residents and an ever-passionate fan of the town.
A land of legends of enchanted Moors able to ally culture with leisure, the town is also famous for its popular biennial international art exhibits.
Activities
- Boat Trips on the river
- Extreme Sports
- Shooting Range
- Castelinho Recreational Park (Sports fields and Extreme Sports)
- Lenta Riverside Beach
- River Fishing
- Nautical Activities
Handicrafts
- Slippers and Clogs
- Regional Costumes
- Regional Dolls
- Pottery
- Ceramics
- Metal Artefacts
- Hand-woven Goods
- Embroidery and Lace
- Wood Artefacts
- Decorative Arts
- Festival Decorations
Nearby places of interest
Cerveira:
- D. Dinis Castle; City Hall; Pillory
- S. Paio Convent (Art Exhibits and Gardens)
- Casa da Loureira
- Casa do Carboal
- Srª. da Piedade Cross
- Aquamuseum (Minho River Freshwater Interpretive Centre)
- The Cervo and Srª. da Encarnação Miradouros (vista points)
Nearby:
- Caminha, Valença
- Ponte Lima
- Viana do Castelo
- Braga
- Peneda/Gerês National Park
In Spain:
- Monte de Santa Tecla
- Baiona
- Tuy
- The Lower Rias
- Vigo
- Santiago de Compostela.
