Murça, a charming town worth discovering.
We share with you the main points to consider when visiting the town of Murça. Typically steeped in history and characterized by its vineyards and olive groves, the heritage of its seven parishes includes
Viewpoint:
Visit the best nature has to offer in the Municipality of Murça.
We’ve reached the São Domingos viewpoint. Like a suspension bridge, the view is endless, panoramic, decorated with undulating vineyards and olive groves.
o Gastronomy
Murça has a gastronomy that is considered to be of choice. With several restaurants in the region, the traditional dishes are boiled cod, with local potatoes and cabbage and its unmistakable olive oil; and the tasty oven-roasted kid, accompanied by small potatoes and oven rice. The smoked meats are famous for their unmistakable flavor. For those who like a sweeter taste, the conventual sweets, such as queijadas and toucinho-do-céu, are the perfect option! Visitors to the municipality can’t fail to try the honey and goat’s cheese produced in the region.
The tasting options are endless and it’s entirely up to you to see why you should visit Murça and opt for its gastronomy.
o Wineries and Wines
Naturally decorated with several vineyards, the result could only be unmissable. With wineries and wines of excellence, this is our suggestion for lovers of good wine!
The Archaeological Heritage
Of great historical and cultural interest, this heritage dates back to prehistoric times. The Archaeological Routes you can visit are: Crasto de Palheiros; Mamoa do Castelo; the Megalithic Necropolis of Alto das Madorras; the Roman Bridge and Causeway;
o Tourist routes
In Murça there is a lot to visit and explore. Among the historic streets and alleys, majestic buildings, unobstructed views and calming walks, here are our suggestions:
Castro de Palheiros;
Roman Way;
Old Philippine Bridge;
Nut of Murça;
Monuments of the town of Murça.
For the more adventurous and lovers of sports in conjunction with nature, this town offers several hiking trails, such as the Sobreira Trail, the Tinhela Trail and the Tinhela Walkways Trail.
Visit Murça, visit the Douro, a region that has a lot to offer and stories to tell.
