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/ the Arguinas’s verbs In the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital, particularly in the parishes of Santa Ovaia and Nogueira do Cravo, there is a “picturesque language, “in the words of Dr. Francisco Correia das Neves, author of “The Arguinas’s verbs - The Slang of the Stone Masons from the Region of Oliveira do Hospital“. Mainly used by the ancient stone mason’s, within their professional activity. It is therefore such as “mirandês” or Mirandela “Barranquenho”, a slang, typical in these parishes of the the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital.

Listen to some of these “Arguinas’s verbs”:

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Rio Seia

Rio Cobral

Rio Alva

Rio Seco

Avô

Rio CobralTravanca de Lagos

Lourosa

Nogueira do Cravo

Lagares da Beira

Seixo da Beira

Vila Franca da Beira

Ribeiro das Cabeçadas

Rio Alvoco

Rio Alva

Rio Alva

Rio Seia

Aldeiadas Dez

Vila Pouca da Beira Rio Alva

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Ervedal da BeiraN 230

Alvoco das Varzeas

SãoSebastião

da Feira

LajeosaLagos da Beira

Meruge

Penalva do Alva

São Paio de Gramaços

Rio Mondego

São Gião

Santa Ovaia

CovilhãFundão

Seia

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| guia de turismo ativo | oliveira do hospital-mergulhar/ the megalithic monuments route About 6,000 years ago, small human communities settled or passed through the area that is now known as the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital . Surrounded by nature they had a rudimentary agriculture. Their concern for life was to build dolmens or tapirs. These Megalithic monuments represented a memorial to the dead and the belief that symbolized eternity and rebirth. They are considered authentic temples where they worshiped the cult of a limited number of “Divine“ ancestors . / Megalithism: derives from the Greek mega = large and lithos = stone.

/ 1. Anta da Sobreda ou do Curral dos Mouros It stands on a knoll southeast of the village of Sobreda, amongst the outcrops and granites, near the Seia river. At the end of the XIX century it was possible to observe some red paintings on the inside of the mainstay bedside. Of the remains found, were about a thousand objects, one of the largest collections of artefacts available under the megaliths in the region. In 1959 it was classified as a monument of Public Interest. / gps: 40º 45’23.56” N / 07º 80’54.00” W/ 2. Anta de Arcaínha ou Dólmen do Seixo da Beira Has more than five thousand years and since 1959 is classified as a monument of Public Interest. It is also known as Casa da Moura or Lapa de Linhares. Considered one of the biggest monuments of its kind, still preserved in all the central / northern region of Portugal. / gps: 40º 44’51.88” N / 07º 84’43.27” W/ 3. Anta da Cavada - Fiais da Beira The 2008 restauration brought to light a mainstay of the hallway access and has been renamed as the ‘anta composta’; comprising thus of a burial chamber and a corridor access. It is situated about 3 km from Ervedal da Beira and is used as a shelter for the shepherds./ gps: 40º 41’66.04” N / 07º 92’05.39” W/ 4. Anta do Pinheiro dos Abraços - Bobadela Situated between Bobadela and Oliveira do Hospital, there is evidence that the plains of Bobadela were inhabited since prehistory. The estate itself consists of a collected wide range of archaeological artefacts. Since 1992, it’s classified as a monument of Public Interest./ gps: 40º 36’70.68” N / 07º 87’99.85” W

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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ dona maria emília vasconcelos cabral foundation’s house-museum The former “Lower House” of Francisco Cabral Metello, dating from mid XVIII-XIX,is now a house museum guarding treasures of thinkers, writers and family. There, you can travel in time. Warm and golden walls of tapestries, furnitures and unique pieces. Writers like Aquilino Ribeiro, Fernando Pessoa and Amélia Rey Colaço left their opinions written in the authors book Francisco Cabral Metello. The house also preserves a costume mini-museum, variousworks of art and a green garden with lakes and a family chapel./ gps: 40º 21’ 31.11” N / 07º 51’ 44.31” W

/ dr. antónio simões saraiva municipal museumIn the early nineteenth century, in this mansion lived General Gomes Freire de Andrade. Today, it’s an excellent museum of art and ethnographic collections. One can see sculptures of great masters such as Simões de Almeida and Soares dos Reis. Sacred art and Wood works from a local artist can also be seen in a room dedicated to the city of Macau - the romantic era. Travelling through time is vast and very precious./ gps: 40º 21’ 39” N / 07º 53’ 35” W

Praceta Doutor António Simões Saraiva 3400-073 Oliveira do Hospital t. 238 609 580

http://fundacaomevc.pt/pt

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Rua João Borges de Brito, nº 4 3405-018 Bobadela t. 238 605 250

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Summer: sat. & sun. closes at 18h

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The house that once was residence of the poet, journalist and author of “História Tarquínio Hall,” shelters since 2011, an ethnographic museum, library and internet space. A permanent exhibition on the second floor, brings back memories, leading the visitor on a journey across professions, unused crafts and missing letters. Here one can find carpenter’s, shoemakers, bricklayers, cobblers, masons and blacksmiths working tools. Agricultural objects linked to the olive oil and wine manufacturing can also be seen.

/ gps: 40º 37’ 54.07”N / 07º 82’ 83.22” W

Rua Dom Manuel I, N.º 553405 - 270 Lagos da Beira t. 238 606 100

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/ meruge ethnographic museumMany of the objects used in our grandparents and great grandparents time are gathered here. The museum – is a restored traditional house. Objects of everyday life, such as agricultural technologies and decorative arts of ancient times, like the use of utensils, mainly wood or iron, were almost eternal.

/ gps: 40º 39’ 43.27”N / 07º 80’ 94.26” W

Rua da Laje3400-359 Merugetlm. 96 46 02 821

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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ travanca de lagos ethnographic museumThe ethnographic museum of Travanca Lagos is located on the premises of the Parish Council. The estate, is the result of patent donations by craftsmen of this village that mirror the professional tasks of everyday life to which they were engaged, until the last quarter of the XX century.

/ gps: 40º 23’ 14” N / 07º 53’ 10” W

Rua da Junta de Freguesia nº73405-527 Travanca de Lagost. / f. 238645766e. [email protected]

www.jf-travancadelagos.pt

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/ poetry house –maria amélia de almeidaThis house-museum of Travanca de Lagos was inaugurated in 2011 and holds guard of a valuable work of five published books and seven unpublished. Over more than 800 awards and honors received by Maria Amelia Pinto de Carvalho e Almeida (1907-2010), one of the biggest contemporary Portuguese poets and the typewriter that accompanied her for almost 40 years, among many other objects and written notes can also be seen.

/ gps: 40º 23’ 01.93” N / 07º 52’ 57.57” W

Vivenda da N. S.ª da Conceição nº5, Rua Maria Almeida C. Almeida - Poetisa3405-515 Travanca de Lagos

* subject to prior appointment with the office of councilor support (GAV) - CM Oliveira do Hospital. t. 238 605250

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/ classified cultural and natural heritage/ architectural and artistic heritage1. Classified as National Monuments:a) Ferreiros Chapel, attached to the “mother” Church of Oliveira do Hospital Decree No. 26500, of April the 4th 1936. Features a Special Protection Zone of 50 m.

b) São Pedro Church, Lourosa. Decree nr. 2445, 14th of June 1916. Features a special protection area of 50m.

c) Roman Ruins of Bobadela Decree of the 16th of June 1910 and Decree nr. 26519 of April 1936. Features a special protection area of 50m.

2. Property classified of Public Interesta) Arcaínha Dolmen, in Carvalhal – Seixo da Beira. Decree nr. 42692 of November 1959. Features a special protection area of 50m.

b) Curral dos Mouros Dolmen, in Sobreda. Decree nr. 42692 of November 1959. Features a special protection area of 50m.

c) Pinheiro do Abraços Dolmen, in Bobadela. Decree nr. 26-A/92, of 1/06. Features a special protection área of 50m.

d) Avô Castle, including thehermitage of São Miguel. Decree nº 45327, of October 1963. Features a special protection area of 50m.

e) Main Church of Travanca de Lagos, in Travanca de Lagos. Decree nº43073, DG 162, of July the 14th 1960. Features a special protection area of 50m.

f) Avô’s Pillory, in Avô. Decree nº23122, 11th of October 1933. Features a special protection area of 50m.

g) Bobadela’s Pillory, in Bobadela. Decree nº 23122, 11th of October 1933. Features a special protection area of 50m.

h) Nogueira do Cravo’s Pillory, in Nogueira do Cravo. Decree nr. 23122, 11th of October 1933. Features a special protection area of 50m.

i) Lourosa’s Pillory, in Lourosa. Decree nr. 23122, 11th of October 1933. Features a special protection area of 50m.

j) Penalva de Alva’s Pillory, in Penalva de Alva. Decree nr. 23122, 11th of October 1933. Features a special protection area of 50m.

k) Oliveira do Hospital’s Pillory, in Oliveira do Hospital. Decree nr. 23122, 11th of October 1933. Features a special protection area of 50m.

l) Seixo da Beira’s Pillory, in Seixo da Beira. Decree nr. 23122, 11th of October 1933. Features a special protection area of 50m.

m) Medieval Bridge of Alvôco das Varzeas, in Alvôco das Varzeas. Decree nr. 2/96, of the 6th of March. Features a special protection area of 50m.

n) Roman Bridge of Bobadela, in Bobadela. Decree nr. 26-A/92, of the 1st of June. Features a special protection area of 50m.

o) Manor-House of Ervedal da Beira, in Ervedal da Beira. Decree nr. 95/78, of the 12th of September. Features a special protection area of 50m.

3. Monuments of Public Interest:a) Main Church of São Gião, including its heritage and special area of protection (ZEP), in São Gião, has ordinance nr. 740-BH/2012, published in the second series of Decree nr. 248, 24th of December 2012.b) Santa Bárbara Inn, Póvoa das Quartas. Ordinance nr. 740 AG/2012, published in the second series of Decree nr. 248, 24th of December 2012. Features a special protection area of 50m.

c) Desagravo Monastery, and its special protective área (ZEP), in Vila Pouca da Beira, has ordinance nr. 118/2013, 8th of March, published in the second series of Decree nr. 48, 8th of March 2013.

4. Monuments of Municipal Interest:a) Brás Garcia de Mascarenhas Manor, Avô. Decree nr. 67/97, 31st of Dezember. Features a special protection area of 50m.

b) Penalva de Alva Main Church, Penalva de Alva. Decree nr. 29/84, 25th of June. Features a special protection área of 50m./património natural classificado

/ classified natural heritage1. Natural Heritage Classified as Public Interesta) Tilia Tília Tometos – Oliveira do Hospital.

b) Dois Carvalhos Quercus Róbur L – In Vila Franca da Beira.

2. Natural Heritage in the process of classificationa) Sobreiro Quercus Suber – in Casa do Sobreiro, Travanca de Lagos.

oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ pedestrian routes Situated in the heart of Portugal, the Borough of Oliveira do Hospital had been blessed by the generosity of Nature. The environmental elements blended with the know how of it’s people for centuries, create an appealing scenic resorts awaiting to be discovered.

/ PR1 OHP / Várzeas do Alvôco / Aldeia das Dez/ PR2 OHP / Imperial Route / Aldeia das Dez/ PR3 OHP / The Hermit Footprints – Roman roadways / Aldeia das Dez/ PR4 OHP / Route around the Alva river / Avô/ PR5 OHP / The “Veteranos” Route/ Oliveira do Hospital;/ PR6 OHP / The Dam’s Route / Ervedal da Beira;/ PR7 OHP / Narcissus Route (a typical flower from the Mondego region)/ Seixo da Beira/ PR8 OHP / The “Penha” Rock Route / Vila Franca da Beira/ PR9 OHP / The Mondego View Route / Vale Torto/ GR1 / Between the Rivers Route/ Seixo da Beira

/ pelas várzeas do alvoco Excelente percurso que atravessa ribeiras e vales, a aldeia de Chão Sobral e algum património: Casa do ‘S’ e igreja de S. Bar-tolomeu, Santuário de N. Srª das Preces e ponte medieval, com a respetiva praia de Alvoco das Várzeas a permitir um banho refrescante.

PR1 > aldeia das dez

19,9km > duration 5h15m

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| guia de turismo ativo | oliveira do hospital-mergulhar/ rota imperial Começando pela Casa do ‘S’ e igreja de S. Bartolomeu, o percurso acompanha partes de calçada romana, passagem nas capelas de Santa Maria do Mosteiro, Srª dos Anjos e S. Pedro, castelo de Avô e praia fluvial da Ilha do Picoto.


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/ à volta do alva Um percurso em redor de ambas as margens do Alva, ora tendo-o à direita, rumo à Ponte das Três Entradas, ora, no regresso, manten-do-o pela esquerda, com passagem na calça-da romana, capela do mosteiro e capela da Srª dos Anjos.

PR4 > avô

8km > duration 2h10m

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/ na pegada do ermitão A casa do ‘S’ e a igreja de S. Bartolomeu são ponto de partida para calcorrear os trilhos do passado pela calçada romana, os campos agrícolas e a Ponte das Três Entradas. De-pois, o Alva é o principal companheiro até chegar às duas praias fluviais que surgem no percurso: Praia Fluvial da Ponte das Três Entradas e Praia Fluvial de Avô.



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/ a marcha dos veteranos Antes de partir rumo à Bobadela, é tempo de descobrir a Capela dos Ferreiros, a casa Mu-seu da Fundação D. Maria Emília Vasconce-los Cabral e a tília gigante. De partida para Bobadela, passagem na anta do Pinheiro dos Abraços, nas sepulturas antropomórficas, capela N. Srª da Luz, Fórum da Bobadela e capela de São Sebastião.

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/ rota dos açudes Do alto da torre sineira da capela da N. S.ª da Boa-Viagem, em Ervedal da Beira, o per-curso começa pela contemplação em altura para depois descer às várzeas do rio Seia e de dois dos seus açudes. Pelo caminho, há que saciar a sede na fonte do Espadanal, ver a anta da Cavada e os Palheiros de Fiais.

PR6 > ervedal da beira


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/ rota do narciso do mondego Um percurso que revela a fragilidade do Narciso do Mondego e a robustez do grani-to. A rota conduz pelo complexo explorató-rio de cassiterite, na Sobreda, a imponente anta da Arcaínha, a pedra dos três pezinhos, as sepulturas antropomórficas, o carreiro da formiga e talha arquitetónica da Igreja Paroquial.

PR7 > seixo da beira


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/ rota entre-os-rios Esta grande rota que é praticamente a sú-mula das pequenas rotas do quadrante norte do concelho é um verdadeiro apelo aos sen-tidos. Dada a sua extensão e caraterísticas dos trilhos, o melhor será percorrê-la de bi-cicleta de montanha.

GR1 > seixo da beira

46km > duration 3h by bike

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/ rota olhares do mondego O percurso é circular e tem início no largo da capela de N. Sr.ª da Saúde, em Vale Torto, na freguesia do Seixo da Beira. Um passeio onde é revelada toda a beleza do Mondego.

PR9 > vale torto


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/ rota da penha Uma rota rural e pacata que permite avistar o Mondego do alto do miradouro da Penha e sugere visita à igreja do Vale do Ferro, ao artesanato local, à única alminha pintada do concelho de Oliveira do Hospital, à granítica aldeia do Vieiro e ao parque da transumân-cia da freguesia de Vila Franca da Beira.

PR8 > vila franca da beira


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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ river beaches Besides the three classified river beaches (Alvôco das Várzeas, Avô and São Gião), with excellent infrastructural support for swimmers, there are other superb bathing areas along the shores of the Alva River.

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/ vigilante / primeiros socorros / informações / WC / chuveiro / acessibilidades / restaurante / bar / alojamento / parque de merendas / parque infantil / aluguer de barcos

/ são gião Como chegar: Sair de Oliveira do Hospital até à N17, na direção de Seia. Virar para M506/504 em direção a São Gião. Curvar à direita, passar a ponte e seguir as indicações para São Gião. A praia fica a 300m à direita, junto ao parque de campismo.

/ gps: 40º 34’ 16.54” N / 07º 81’ 54.53” W

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/ avô Como chegar: Sair de Oliveira do Hospital até à N17 direção Sul. Mais à frente, virar para a N230 em direção a Avô. A praia fica no centro da vila, na envolvente da ilha do Picoto.

/ gps: 40º 29´41.63 N / 07º 90`58.65 W


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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ alvoco das várzeas Como chegar: Sair de Oliveira do Hospital em direção a Penalva de Alva, Santo An-tónio do Alva e Ponte das Três Entradas. Apanhar a N230 em direção a Alvoco das Várzeas. Dentro da aldeia virar na placa à direita que indica a praia fluvial.

/ gps: 40º 30’ 08.93” N / 07º 83’ 63.61” W



| guia de turismo ativo | oliveira do hospital-mergulhar/ caldas de s. pauloComo chegar: Sair de Oliveira do Hospital direção sul/Catraia de S. Paio pela N230. Na rotunda, 1ª saída para N17. No restaurante a 1km, vire à esquerda e inicie descida em cerca de 4.5km. Ao chegar à EM514, virar à esquerda. Vire na 1ª à direita na avenida principal.

/ gps: 40º 32’ 57.06” N / 07º 84’ 37.02” W


/ penalva de alva Como chegar: Sair de Oliveira do Hospital até Catraia de São Paio junto à N17. Seguir em frente em direção Penalva de Alva pela M506. Em Penalva de Alva seguir as indica-ções de Praia Fluvial.

/ gps: 40º 33’ 51.08” N / 07º 38’ 27.79” W


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/ ponte das três entradas Como chegar: Sair de Oliveira do Hospital até à N17 direção Santa Ovaia. Virar à es-querda em direção à Ponte das Três Entra-das. A praia fica nas imediações do Parque de Campismo.

/ gps: 40º 30’ 72.03” N / 07º 87’ 23.92” W


/ s. sebastião da feira Como chegar: Sair de Oliveira do Hospital até à N17 direção Santa Ovaia. Em Senhor das Almas, virar à esquerda em direção a São Sebastião da Feira. Na aldeia, siga as placas em direção ao rio.

/ gps: 40º 31’ 50.03” N / 07º 86’ 58.46” W


/ santo antónio do alva Como chegar: Sair de Oliveira do Hospital até Catraia de São Paio, junto à N17. Seguir pela EN17 e virar à esquerda em direção à marginal do Alva (M514). Santo António do Alva fica junto ao rio Alva, entre Caldas de S. Paulo e S. Sebastião da Feira. Em Santo An-tónio do Alva seguir as indicações da praia. / gps: 40º 32’ 44.22” N / 07º 84’ 59.11” W




/ aldeia das dezAldeia das Dez is a privileged viewpoint, situated at an altitude of 500 mts. on the northern slope of Mt. Colcorinho. The village takes you back to the pre roman era and has great heritage value such as the Mother Church (XVIII century), Casa da Voluta and Casa do “S” (XVII century) the Pina Ferraz Manor House, the Largo da Fonte Cross, the Roman Paving and various fountains and the remais of a Luso-Roman castle./ gps: 40º 17’ 33.36” N / 07º 51’ 52.77” W

/ avôAvô is a beautiful village to be found on the hillside of the Rivers Alva and Pomares It has great centennial heritage, it was here that D. Afonso Henriques had a castle built and reconstructed in the XIV century. Only a few traces remain such as the walls and are the medieval Chapel of St. Miguel.

/ gps: 40º 29’ 41.63” N / 07º 90’ 58.65” W

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/ schist villages The Borough has two Schist Villages which are integrated in the “Schist Villages” Project. Come discover their charm, history and surrounding scenery.

oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ the 7 wonders

The idea of promoting the best cultural and environmental

wonders of the borough came from students of the local High School. In total there were 20 to be voted upon, the following

7 were chosen.

/ cultural heritage/ 1. The St. Pedro de Lourosa Church National Monument since 1916. One of the oldest temples in the Iberian Peninsula, dated 912. From the Christian reconquest era./ 2. The Parish Church of S. Gião Also known as the “Cathedral of the Beiras” for it’s dimension, portrayal, carvings and valuable liturgical objects./ 3. Palheiras dos Fiais Set of 75 granite houses in roughly cut stone, covered in lusa tile. It’s special for its magnitude and the rural history it testifies./ 4. Medieval Bridge of Alvôco das Varzeas To cross it, is not an easy task due to the irregular stones, but it’s beauty is notorious. Nicknamed “Roman”, it’s a medieval bridge with romanesque and gothic style./ 5. Castle Ruins of Avô D. Afonso Henriques was its landlord. Belonged to his daughter Ms. Urraca Afonso. Classified as public interest since 1963. Has a magnificent scenery./ 6. Roman Ruins of Bobadela – One of the main attractions of the Borough. It consists of an amphitheater, a Roman Arch and several inscriptions from the second half of the 1st. century or the 1st half of the 2nd./ 7. Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora das Preces Built between the XVIII / XIX centuries, is situated near the village of Vale de Maceira in Aldeia das Dez. It’s surrounded by a beautiful forest and has a wonderful scenery.

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/ environmental heritage/ 1. The Moenda reservoir/dam Built in the XVIII century. It’s brickwork was done for irrigation of the agricultural fields./ 2. Ervedal da Beira reservoir Near Ervedal da Beira on the Seia river. This village is visited by tourists and has a beautiful 10m high waterfall./ 3. Garden of the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora das Preces These gardens are a real paradise, filled with native and exotic species, some of them centennial./ 4. Mount Colcurinho in Aldeia das Dez, on the slopes of the Serra do Açor at alt. 1242 mts. Excellent place for watching the sunrise and sunset. Provides a 360º view of the horizon./ 5. Tília The biggest “Linden Tree” classified in Portugal. 25 mts. tall and a 7 mts. perimeter. It is found on the churchyard of the main church in Oliveira do Hospital./ 6. Vale do Alva A green valley named after a river. It’s a small paradise of an extraordinary beauty where you can find various river beaches such as São Gião, Caldas de São Paulo, São Sebastião da Feira and Avô./ 7. Varandas de Avô Has an exquisitely beautiful viewpoint. Queen D. Amélia was very fond of this place.

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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ nossa sr.ª das preces sanctuaryThe Sanctuary of Aldeia das Dez has one of the most important religious script of the region (XVIII century). It consists of 11 chapels decorated with wooden figures dedicated to the passion of Christ (XIX century). It has a monumental fountain and a bandstand. This forest park is surrounded by native and exotic species, lakes, waterfall and a baroque staircase.

/ gps: 40º 16’ 49” N / 07º 51’ 09” W

/ ferreiros chapelAttached to the Mother church of Oliveira do Hospital, is one of the most important national gothic funeral spaces due to the relevance of its work and also because it‘s one of the few medieval sepulchral chapels that are still in good condition. Constructed in 1279 has 2 tombs in ançã stone of the founder Domingos Joanes and his spouse and has one of the first equestrian statues made in Europe – The Knight of Oliveira.

/ gps: 40º 21’ 34” N / 07º 51’ 42” W

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| guia de turismo ativo | oliveira do hospital-mergulhar/ s. gião parish churchIn the interior of this parish church, dating back to 1756, is preserved one of it’s greatest treasures. A set of 18th century paintings of the life of Christ, the Virgin and the Saints. Built in a remarkable baroque style monument packed with golden carvings. The Archbishop of Coimbra, D. Manuel Viera de Matos, named it “The Beiras Cathedral”.

/ gps: 40º 20’ 12” N / 07º 47’ 58” W

/ são pedro de lourosa churchOne of the oldest temples in Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula, a pre-romanesque building (mozarabic), dated 912. It’s structure is an Asturian model of the IX century. The chapel has three naves separated by triple horseshoe arches and other artistic elements. The Christians use this well preserved structure for worshiping.

/ gps: 40º 19’ 02” N / 07º 55’ 55” W

/ desagravo conventThe convent was a cloister for the Franciscan Nuns, a Hospital, the Mondego Agrarian station, a Summer Camp and accommodation for the Portuguese that came from former colonies. Dated XVIII – XIX century, today is “Pousada de Vila Pouca da Beira”, a Holiday Inn, belonging to the Pousadas de Portugal network. Some of its highlights are, the tower, the cloister, the church and the bell tower and a garden with a wiew to the Estrela and Açor Mountains.

/ gps: 40º 18’ 27” N / 07º 55’ 02” W

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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ popular festivals and pilgrimages The religious traditions occupy a prominent place in the Borough of Oliveira do Hospital. The pilgrimage to the Chapel of Nossa Sen-hora das Preces, on the 1st. Sunday of July is proof of it. One of the biggest in the region of the Beiras. Summer, Lent and Easter attract most of the visitors.

Beyond the rituals of faith, there has been a concern to restore some economic activities and traditions. Examples of this, are the var-ious festivals and fairs that currently occur in the local parishes. Products such as cheese, chestnut, wine, livestock, bread and soup and events such as crafts, ethnography, folklore and anima-tion all go hand in hand.

Aldeia das Dez> St. Amaro (Avelar) - January 15th > St. Antão (Chão Sobral) - January 17th > S. Paulo (Goulinho) - January 25th > N. Sr.ª das Necessidades (Vale de Maceira) - Pentecost Sunday> N. Sr.ª das Preces (Vale de Maceira) - 1st weekend of July> S. Lourenço (Chão Sobral) - August 10th> S. Bartolomeu - August 24th> N. Sr.ª de Fátima (Avelar) - August> N. Sr.ª das Candeias (Vale de Maceira) - September > N. Sr.ª das Dores - last weekend of September> S. Francisco de Assis (Gramaça) - October 4th > Festa da Castanha (Vale de Maceira) - usually in the last weekend of October> N. Sr.ª do Rebusco (Vale de Maceira) - November 21st

Alvoco das Várzeas> Santíssimo Sacramento - 3rd Sunday of July> S. Sebastião - July> N. Sr.ª da Luz - 3rd weekend of August> St. André - November

Avô> S. Pedro - June 29th> Sr.ª dos Anjos - 2nd Sunday of August> N. Sr.ª da Assunção - August 15th> N. Sr.ª da Luz - last Saturday of August or 1st of September> N. Sr.ª das Neves - last Sunday of August or 1st of September

Bobadela> St. António - last Sunday of July

Ervedal da Beira> Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi Thursday > N. Sr.ª da Boa Viagem - last Sunday of August> S. Domingos (Fiais da Beira) - 1st Sunday in August

> Póvoa de S. Cosme (S. Cosme) - September 26th

Lagares> Corpus Christi - June 15th> S. João - End of June> Folklore Festival - third week of August> N. Sr.ª da Conceição - last weekend of August

Lagos da Beira> S. João - June 24th> St. António (Póvoa das Quartas) - June 13th > Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi Thursday > N. Sr.ª da Conceição (Chamusca da Beira) - December

Lajeosa> Santa Luzia - 1st Sunday in May

Lourosa> S. José (Meda) - March 19th > Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi Thursday > Santa Bárbara (Campo) - last Sunday in August

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< Santa Bárbara (Cabeçadas) - December 4th > S. Nicolau (Casal de Abade) - December 6th > Santa Luzia (Pinheirinho) - December 13th > N. Sr.ª da Esperança - December 18th

Meruje> S. Bartolomeu (S. Bartolomeu) - 2nd or 3rd Sunday in July > Irmandade de S. Bartolomeu - 3rd Sunday in July > N. Sr.ª da Conceição - 1st Sunday in September> N. Sr.ª do Rosário (Nogueirinha) - 1st Sunday in September > Festa do Porco e do Enchido - 1st half of November Nogueira do Cravo> St. António - June 13th> Santa Luzia - 1st Sunday in July> S. Tiago - last weekend of July> Santa Luzia (Aldeia de Nogueira) - June or July> N. Sr.ª da Visitação (Galizes) - 1st Sunday in August > Senhor da Almas (Senhor da Almas) - Sunday of the Holy Spirit> N. Sr.ª do Rosário - 1st Sunday in October> N. Sr.ª da Conceição (Vilela) - December 8th

Oliveira do Hospital> Monthly fairs – on Monday between the 8th and 15th of every month - Livestock fair on the last Sunday of every month> Da NOSSA TERRA - Biological, agricultural and traditional products of Oliveira do Hospital are displayed on the 2nd Saturday of every month> Feira de S. Brás - February 3rd

/ The Serra da Estrela Cheese and other local products Fair, in March

> Pascoela (Gramaços) - Easter Monday> Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi Thursday > Há festa na Zona Histórica - Historic Zone Festival – last week of June

> Nª. Sr.ª da Luz (Gramaços) - 1st weekend in July> Santa Ana - 1st Sunday in August> Nª Sr.ª da Graça (Gavinhos de Cima) - 2nd weekend in August> Municipal Public Holiday – October 7th> Traditional “Magusto” (Gramaços e Vendas de Gavinhos) - October / November> Giant display of the nativity scene (Gramaços) - December

Penalva de Alva> S. José (Formarigo) - March > S. João (Carvalha) - June > S. Pedro (Quintas de S. Pedro) - June 29th> St. António (St. António do Alva) - 2nd Sunday in July> Festas de Verão - 1st Sunday in August> St. André (Merujais) - last Sunday in August > N. Sr.ª da Conceição - December 8th

S. Gião> S. Sebastião - Sunday near January 20th> Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi Thursday > N. Sr.ª dos Remédios (Rio de Mel) - June> N. Sr.ª da Febres (Parceiro) - 2nd Sunday in August> Senhor dos Aflitos - 3rd Sunday in August> N. Sr.ª dos Aflitos - 4th Sunday in August> Sr.ª da Criação - November 12th> Santíssimo Sacramento - December 8th

S. Paio de Gramaços> S. Pelágio - last Sunday in June> N. Sr.ª dos Milagres - August 14th and 15th

S. Sebastião da Feira> S. Sebastião - January 20th> Festa de Verão - August

Santa Ovaia> St. António - June> Setembrinas - 1st weekend in September> Festival das Sopas - 3rd Saturday in September

> N. Sr.ª da Expectação - 3rd Sunday in December

Seixo da Beira> N. Sr.ª da Saúde (Vale Torto) - Easter week > N. Sr.ª da Tosse (Felgueira) - Easter Tuesday > Santa Bárbara (Sobreda) - 1st Sunday in June> St. António (Aldeia Formosa) - June 13th or the closest Sunday> S. João - June 24th or the closest Sunday> N. Sr.ª do Parto (Seixas) - June> Festival of bread and cakes – last weekend of August in the N. Srª da Estrela park> N. Sr.ª da Estrela - August 15th or the closest Sunday> Festa de Santa Luzia (Seixas) - December

Travanca de Lagos> S. João - June 24th> S. Pedro - June 29th or the closest Sunday> N. Sr.ª da Expectação (Negrelos) - August> Santa Marinha (Andorinha) - 1st Sunday in September

Vila Pouca da Beira> Festa do Bodo e Feira Medieval e de Artesanato - 3rd Sunday in January> S. Miguel - 2nd Sunday in May > N. Sr.ª do Rosário (Digueifel) - 1st two weeks of August

Vila Franca da Beira> Santa Margarida - August 15th or the closest Sunday

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Regional Annual Festival of Oliveira do Hospital.The biggest event of the Borough with Concerts, handicrafts, small pubs (taverns), amusement and gastronomy. Takes place from the last weekend of July to the 1st weekend of August.

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/ casa da cultura césar oliveira Cinema, theater, musicals, conferences, exhi-bitions and a reading lounge.Rua do Colégio 3400-105 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238605254 / f. 238609739

/ gps: 40º 21’ 35” N / 07º 51’ 37” W

/ pátio velho art gallery 3405-138 Vale do Ferrotlm. 968836343e. [email protected]://patio-velho.blogspot.com

/ gps: 40º 27’ 07” N / 07º 53’ 49” W

/ lagares da beira library and leisure loungeLargo Dr. Agostinho Antunes3405-168 Lagares da Beirat. 238648608e. [email protected]

/ gps: 40º 24’ 16” N / 07º 51’ 47” W


/ toca da raposaCamping Toca da RaposaQuinta do Ameal3405-351 Meruget. 238 601 547 / tlm. 92 670 42 18e. [email protected]

/ gps: 40º 23’ 57” N / 07º 49’ 34” W

/ bar da carvalhaLargo Dr. Agostinho Antunes Nº43405-168 Lagares da Beirat. 238645562 / tlm. 913455466e. [email protected]

/ gps: 40º 24’ 17” N / 07º 92’05.39” W

/ quinta do espinhal moiroBairro do Sanchinho, 223405-154 Lagares da Beirat. 238088405 / tlm. 917031656e. [email protected]@gmail.com

/ gps: 40º 24’ 25” N / 07º 51’ 25” W

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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ gastronomy Inserted on the limits of the Serra da Estrela, Oliveira do Hospital inherits from this region many of its flavors and gastronomical traditions, integrating not only the Demarcated Region of the Serra da Estrela Cheese, but also, the wines, of the Demarcated Region of the Dão .It’s also worth savouring the roasted lamb, pork cracklings, bean stew of the Beiras, mushroom rice, meat seasoned with garlic and other traditional foods. As to desserts, try the traditional ones such as the thick or thin “tigelada” “curd cheese” with pumpkin jam, “cavacas” from Aldeia das Dez and the “cavaleiros” a recently created delicacy.

“da serra” cheese

Restaurant AlmeidenseRua Aurélio Amaro Dinis, 12 R/C3400-086 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 603 381Especialidades: bacalhau à Casa; bacalhau à Lagareiro, cabrito assado. / Encerra ao domingo.

Restaurant A PadeirinhaRua Luís Vaz de Camões, nº. 10-B3400-129 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238601500 / f. 238601500

Restaurant A PontePonte das Três Entradas3400 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 677 129Especialidades: peixe do rio, cabrito assado, tigeladas. / Aberto todos os dias.

RestaurantCasa Brito Travessa D. Manuel I, nº 8 A3400-143 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 604 550

RestaurantCasa da BeiraVendas de Galizes3400 Nogueira do Cravo t. 238 677 256

RestaurantCasa dos FrangosE.N. 17 - Catraia de São Paio3400-002 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238600450Especialidades: arroz de cabidela de frango, tigeladas. / Encerra às quintas-feiras.

Restaurant Chão do PradoRua António Dias, Loja 2BOliveira do Hospital

RestaurantChurrasqueira CentralLargo Conselheiro Cabral Metello, nº 10B3400-062 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 604 893Especialidades: Frango no chur-rasco e grelhados.

Restaurant / Coffee ShopCristinaAv. do Comércio - Aldeia Formosa3400-392 Seixo da Beirat. 238 641 076Restaurante

El MontaditoRua do Ameal3400-101 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238609667

Restaurant Grelhado BeirãoRua Dr. Adelino Junior Mendes Abreu3400-136 Oliveira do Hospital

Ice Cream and Pizza ParlorIl PeccatoRua do Ameal, nº. 16-B3400-101 Oliveira do Hospital

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| guia de turismo ativo | oliveira do hospital-mergulharPastry/Cake shopImpérium Rua Prof. António Ribeiro Garcia de Vasconcelos, 22C3400-132 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238601410

Restaurant João Brandão – Quinta da GeiaHotel Rural Quinta da Geia, Quinta da Geia3400-214 Aldeia das Dezt. 238 670 010www.quintadageia.comSabores internacionais e regionais em cenário tipicamente beirão. / Especialidades: bacalhau à Conde, rolos de novilho. / Aberto todos os dias.

RestaurantJohnny´s Pizzaria RistoranteRua Dr. Antunes Varela, nº 23400-133 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 601 470e. [email protected]

Restaurant L´ArtistaE.N. 17, n.º243400 Oliveira do Hospital

RestaurantManas BifanasPraceta Manuel Cid Teles3400-075 Oliveira do Hospital

Restaurant Manjar da CéuRua Dr. António Simões Pereira, Lt. 20-4A3400-112 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 084 496

Restaurant O CantinhoRua Conselheiro José Lobo, nº. 3-A3400-094 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 081 665Especialidade: cabrito assado

Restaurant/Coffee Shop/GamesO CariocaEstrada Principal, 193405-508 Travanca de Lagost. 238645648

Restaurant Snack-Bar O GouveiaFontanheira - Lajeosa3405-000 Lajeosat. 238 603 472

Restaurant/Coffee ShopO LequeErvedal da Beira3405-032 Ervedal da Beiratlm. 966 394 929

Restaurant O PassadiçoRua Professor António Ribeiro Garcia de Vasconcelos3400-380 Avôt. 238 670 030www.opassadico.com

Restaurant O Príncipe da CidadeRua Prof. António Ribeiro Garcia de Vasconcelos, 10-B3400-132 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238609867e. [email protected]: pratos de caça e pernil à Beirão, tigeladas. / Aberto todos os dias.

Restaurant O Túnel Largo Ribeiro do Amaral3400-070 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 604 496Encerra ao domingo.

Restaurant Paraiso da Beira E.N. 17, nº 15 - Chamusca da Beira3405-251 Lagos da Beirat. 238 604 159 / f. 238 604 159

Restaurant Quinta da LameiraRua José Cardoso Pires3400-077 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 082 860Especialidades: lombinhos em molho de azeite e alho. / Encerra ao domingo.

Restaurant Quinta dos Sisos3400-693 São Paio de Gramaçost. 238 604 640

Restaurante Tasquinha dos MarquesLargo do Eiró, nº. 83400-065 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 601 411

Restaurant Tó CorreiaRua Cesário Verde, nº. 7 - Vale do Ferreiro3400-092 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 604 627Encerra à segunda feira.

Restaurant Varandas VerdesPonte das Três Entradas3400-594 Santa Ovaiat. 238 671 032

Restaurant BarXMVendas de Galizes3400-454 Nogueira do Cravo t. 238 676 092

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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ accommodation While you visiting the borough you may choose one of the numerous housing units to relax and recover . Oliveira do Hospital awaits you.

quinta da geia

quinta da florência

quinta da moenda

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| guia de turismo ativo | oliveira do hospital-mergulharHotel São Paulo ***Rua Prof. Antunes Varela, nº. 33400-133 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238609000 / f. 238609001www.ftphotels.comgps. 40º 36’04.08” N/07º 85’90.83” W

Convento do Desagravo Inn - Grupo Pestana Pousadas, S.A.Calçada do Convento3400-758 Vila Pouca da Beirat. 238670080 / f. 238670081e. [email protected]. 40º 30’73.43” N/07º 91’75.66” W

Boutique Hotel Quinta da Geia ****Largo Terreiro do Fundo do Lugar3400-214 Aldeia das Dezt. 238670010 / f. 238670019e. [email protected]. 40º 89’63.97” N/07º 86’67.78” W

Quinta do Forninho - TER(Country House)Catraia de São Paio3400-002 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238600318e. [email protected]. 40º 33’26.69” N/07º 85’52.93” W

Casa Ci - TER (Country House)Rua Dr. António Simões Saraiva, nº. 33405-627 Vila Franca da Beirat. 917584314 / e. [email protected]. 40º 43’78.06” N/07º 86’65.52” W

Quinta da Fontanheira - TER (Country House)3405 305 Lajeosat. 238 604 123 / f. 238604123gps. 40º 22’44.78” N/07º 51’17.39” W

Quinta dos Barbas - TER (Country House)3400-000 São Giãot. 918127192e. [email protected]. 40º 33’69.77” N/07º 80’98.29” W

Quinta da Moenda- TER (Country House)Avenida da Fronteira3400-301 Alvôco das Várzeast. 238666443 / e. [email protected]. 40º 30’40.55” N/07º 84’15.08” W

Casa das Laranjeiras - TER (Agrotourism)3400-000 Gramaçost. 238604440gps. 40º 34’65.44” N/07º 85’71.13” W

Casa do Adro de Bobadela 3405-019 Bobadelat. 238692039 / f. 238692039e. [email protected]. 40º 36’04.21” N/07º 89’29.82” W

Ponte das Três Entradas Camping - António Lencastre, Lda.Ponte das Três Entradas3400-591 Santa Ovaia t. 238670050 / f. 238670055e. [email protected]. 40º 30’72.71” N/07º 87’17.43” W Quinta do Chafariz Camping, Soc. Unipessoal, Lda.Rua do Chafariz, nº 83400-404 Lourosa t. 238671520 / f. 238671521e. [email protected]. 40º 19’04.62” N/07º 56’21.48” W

S. Gião Guesthouse and Camping- Fundação Albino Mendes da SilvaParque de Campismo de São Gião3400-570 São Giãot. 238691154 / f. 238692451gps. 40º 33’75.17” N/07º 79’99.29” W

Casa da CastanheiraGramaços3400-000 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238604437gps. 40º 34’62.33” N/07º 85’56.97” W

Quinta do PisãoQuinta do Pisão 3405-137 Ervedal da Beirat. 238641067gps. 40º 40’70.83” N/07º 90’88.49” W

Quinta Relva do TrigoPonte das Três Entradas3400-264 Aldeia das Dezt. 238677105e. [email protected]. 40º 30’64.67” N/07º 87’05’88” W

Helder Pechorro Correia Unipessoal, Lda.Bairro de Santo António3400-384 Avôt. 238676191 / f. 238676191gps. 40º 17’40.73” N/07º 54’ 24.87” W

Casa Abrigo Quinta da SerranaAvenida Nova 3405 Ervedal da Beirat. 238 644 305 / 238 084 977e. [email protected]. 40º 41’47.54” N/07º 89’80.22” W

Quinta da Florência Aldeia Formosa - Seixo da Beirat./f. 238 644 998telm. 968 075 432 / 964 026 652e. [email protected]. 40º 26’59” N/07º 51’45” W

Casa dos TearesRua do Secolinho, nº33400-241 Aldeia das Dezt. 238677 757 / telm. 916013051(contato: Maria Gomes)e. [email protected]. 40º 17’30.85” N/07º 51’54.42” W

O Passadiço de AvôGuesthouse and Restaurant Rua Prof. António Garcia Vasconcelos, nº 13400-380 Avôt. 238670030e. [email protected]. 40º 29’31.77” N/07º 90’54.59” W

Casa do SecolinhoRua Coronel Diamantino Amaral nº13 - Secolinho3400-218 Aldeia das Dezt. 238671158 / telm. 917414725e. [email protected]. [email protected]. 40º 17’57.86” N/ 07º 51’83.22” W

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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ the serra da estrela cheese route The difference between the Serra da Estrela cheese and other types of sheep cheese originates in the pastures that the Bordaleira Serra da Estrela or Churra Mondegueira sheep have access to It’s milk with salt and thistle gives this cheese its unique flavour which has a straw yellow colour crust and is soft and buttery. The cheese maturing lasts for at least 45 days. During the process its washed and turned several times.When buying Serra da Estrela cheese make sure it has its certifying entity DOP. The borough of Oliveira do Hospital, has four producers of certified Serra da Estrela cheese. They are in Bobadela, Gramaços, Seixo da Beira and Vila Franca da Beira.In 2011, the Serra da Estrela cheese was voted one the 7 wonders of the Portuguese gastronomy and one of the most famous around the world.

The Serra da Estrela curd is creamy. It’s made from the whey that’s left over from the manufacturing of the cheese. It can be preserved a maximum of 5 days at a temperature of 0ºC to 5ºC.

artisanal cheesemaking

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Negrelos

São Gião

Fiais da Beira

Rio Seia

Rio Seco

Avô


Penalva do Alva

Lourosa

Nogueirado Cravo

Lagares da Beira

Ribeira do Esporão

Rio Alva

Rio Alva

São Paio de Gramaços

Rio Seia

Outeiro

Rio de Cavalos

Bobadela

Aldeia das Dez

Vila Pouca da Beira

Rio Alva

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N 230

N 17

N 231-2

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Arganil

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Alvoco das Varzeas

Sr. das Almas

Rio Mondego Rio de Mel

Rio Mondego

Vale de Ferro

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Meruge

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1. Queijaria Quinta do CruzeiroAntónio M. Garcia SimõesRua dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra nº 20 3405-435 Seixo da Beirat. 238 648 172 / tlm. 912 912 221

2. ANCOSEAss. Nacional de Criadores de Ovinos da Serra da EstrelaQuinta da Tapada – Negrelos3405-504 Travanca de Lagost. 238 600 720e. [email protected]

3. Queijaria Artesanal do RogérioPaulo Rogério Simões FigueiredoQuinta da Cobrançã3400-126 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 604 329 / tlm. 962 774 806

4. Queijaria dos LobosAntónio F. L. Vaz Patto, LdaRua Principal, nº 20 3400-053 Gramaçost. 238 604 404 / tlm. 933 479 646 e. [email protected]

5. Queijaria da Fonte LameiraLuís F Ferreira MoraisRua Fonte Lameira 20,3400-665 São Gião t. 238 691 334

Alguns produtores não são certificados, mas os seus queijos, requeijões e manteigas merecem ser provados.

/ cured sheep cheese producing dairies

1. Queijaria LameirasRua da Cruz, 133405-820 Vila Franca da Beirat. 238 644 095

2. Queijaria Quinta da Gazé3405-620 Vila Franca da Beirat. 238 641 398

3. Queijaria Maria Virgínia dos SantosRua da Adega, 3 – Sr. Das Almas3400-494 Nogueira do Cravot. 238 603 544

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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ copper and brass route The “Capital of Copper and Brass” is the title assumed by the locality of Catraia de São Paio in the parish of Oliveira do Hospital. There, one can visit the factories and see how the craftsmen work the copper out of the raw material (metal). You may purchase a wide variety of these copper pieces. Many of them are destined for exportation:… alembic pots, umbrella stands, pots, casseroles, trays, mugs, statues and other decorative pieces. You may not need a alembic pot, but a miniature is always nice as a souvenir.Many of these copper and brass pieces can be seen at the Dr. António Simões Saraiva Municipal MuseumIn the metalwork, we highlight the 70 year old craftsman António da Costa who still continues to keep alive the tradition and activity that he began in early childhood.

António da Costa / tinker

/ did you know?Copper is 100% recyclable. In the process of liquefaction, the new transformation does not lose its physical, mechanical and chemical properties.

/ The use of copper in cookware adds a special flavour. Food preserves it’s color, flavour and freshness and it’s antibacterial properties has health benefits.

/In a copper pan the heat is distributed uniformly, saving time and energy.


| guia de turismo ativo | oliveira do hospital-mergulhar/ where to buy1. António Alves da CostaAvô – Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 677 407tlm. 967 397 490

2. Art’elata - M.ª Graciosa R. Fontinha NunesAv. Principal, nº303400 -755 Vila Pouca da Beiratlm. 965463464e. [email protected]

3. José M. Neves MatiasEstrada Nacional 17, 10Senhor das Almas3400-494 Nogueira do Cravo t. 238 604 602

4. Casa Luzarte - Carlos Faria da Cunha & Filhos, Lda.Manufactures and distributes pieces in copper and brassEstrada Nacional 173400-002 Catraia de São Paiot. 238 604 476www.cfcunha.pt 5. Casa de Metais - A. Fernandes & Filhos, Lda.Commercializes pieces in copper and brassEstrada Nacional 17, 253400-002 Catraia de São Paiot. 238 603 433

6. Metalúrgica da Catraia - José Fernandes, Lda. Manufactures and distributes pieces in copper and brass3400-002 Catraia de São Paiot. 238 084 686

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São Gião

Fiais da Beira

Rio Seia

Rio Seco

Avô


Lourosa

Nogueirado Cravo

Lagares da Beira

Ribeira do Esporão

Rio Alva

Rio AlvaSão Paio de Gramaços

Rio Seia

Outeiro

Rio de Cavalos

Bobadela

Aldeia das Dez

Vila Pouca da Beira

Rio Alva

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N 230

N 17

N 231-2

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Alvoco das Várzeas

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Wooden spoonsArmando Mendes CorreiaVale de Maceira, Aldeia das Dez

TapestryCosta e Simões Tapeçarias, LdaVendas de Galizes, Nogueira do Cravo

EmbroideryFilomena Macieira e Luís MacieiraOliveira do Hospital

SculpturesJoão Augusto Ferreira MonteiroLagares da Beira

HoneyAntónio Manuel Gonçalves dos Santos Lopes (Mel da Cordinha)Seixo da Beira

ClayManuel Francisco Neves AbrantesErvedal da Beira

HandicraftsMaria José Esteves FigueiredoOliveira do Hospital

Filled sausagesADSCVC - Associação de Desen-volvimento Social e Cultural do Vale do CobralMeruge

KnivesAntónio Pinheiro LourençoChão Sobral, Aldeia das Dez

LinensMaria Amélia MatiasPenalva de Alva

Olive OilAzeites do CobralLagares da Beira

Baskets / HampersAntónio Augusto Mendes do NascimentoPenalva de Alva

/ handicraft Special arts and unique objects that you will sel-dom find anywhere else. Visit one of our crafts-men and “take home” a little of Oliveira do Hospital.

João Monteiro / entalhador


| guia de turismo ativo | oliveira do hospital-mergulhar/ sculpture park Two arts come together in Quinta de Sylvan, Bobadela:… Nature – trees, birds and a sere-ne landscape overlooking the mountains of Estrela and Caramulo.The other a human and artistic expressions through a series of unmissable sculptures, distributed over a course of 20 acres of land.

/ gps: 40º 35’ 56.20” N / 07º 90’ 08.65” W Rua de Telegra, S/N3405-016 Bobadelat. +351 912 490 424e. [email protected]

visits by appointment

/ mandanelho municipal park Located in the heart of the city of Oliveira do Hospital. Those that visit this green space, will not stay indifferent to the wide range of tree species that inhabit it. It is also a space where outdoor events and sports take place.

/ gps: 40º 21’ 43.76” N / 07º 51’ 30.60” W winter: mon. > sun. | 8h30 > 21h

summer: mon. > sun. | 8h30 > 23h

/ penha sightseeing Stands 330 mts. above sea level. It’s made up of granitic rock, here and there, mixed with lodes of quartz. It has a magnificent panorama. Visitors will have the pleasure of enjoying one of the most important castra of both the north and south banks of the Mondego River Valley. This river is the natural boundary of the northern quarter of the borough.

/ gps: 40º 26’ 21.99” N / 07º 54’ 48.03” W

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oliveira do hospital | guia de turismo ativo | relaxar-/ narcissus scaberulus of the mondego Taxonomy: Narcissus scaberulusFamily: Amaryllidaceae

The Natura 2000 is an ecological network that aims towards ensuring the biodiversity by the conservation of natural habitats of both fauna and flora in the European Union. According to the red book of plants, its classified as “vulnerable”, and its conservation valued as of critical danger. The Mondêgo River Narcissus, has a special protection area dominated “Sítio do Carregal do Sal”. Thereby 15, 12 and 4% of this special protection area is reserved to the municipalities of Carregal do Sal, Seia and Tábua. In the county of Oliveira do Hospital this area extends along the parishes of Ervedal da Beira, Lagares da Beira, Meruge and Vila Franca da Beira, and also extensive portions of the parishes of Lagos da Beira, Lajeosa, Travanca de Lagos and Seixo da Beira. This little treasure of flora – the narcissus of the Mondêgo – is a two and seven yellow leave bulbous which rises in the forest with outcrops bordering the rivers of Mondego Cobral and Seia. It blooms between the months of February and April. Despite being a protective species, you can “capture it” in photography, video, or…

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/ tourist office Casa da Cultura César Oliveira Rua do Colégio3400-105 Oliveira do Hospitalt. 238 609 269 / f. 238 601 510

/ gps: 40º 21’ 35” N / 07º 51’ 37” W

/ This guide smells like our land. Rub your finger slightly on this page and get a scent of the Narciso of the Mondego.

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