Legend has it that anyone who visits Freixo de Espada à Cinta can no longer remain indifferent!

In this article we share with the more curious what you can visit and do in this municipality.

o  Viewpoints:

This town invites you to visit its Viewpoints.

Assumadouro Viewpoint:

When you climb up to this viewpoint, the landscape is reminiscent of the most beautiful watercolour paintings. Your gaze is lost in the immensity of the panoramic view that nature presents to us. You won’t find anything like it!

Penedo Durão Viewpoint:

Have you ever heard of the Penedo Durão viewpoint? In Freixo de Espada à Cinta, in addition to the famous Freixo with the sword, you’ll be dazzled by the view of the region. The landscape is breathtaking, and wouldn’t this be a Douro landmark, decorated with the region’s farms.

Carrascalinho Viewpoint:

We assure you that the journey to the top of this viewpoint is worth every second! The narrow Douro International and the rugged terrain capture the attention of those who venture along these paths.

o  Gastronomy

When you visit this municipality, you’ll come across the most delicious snacks! The gastronomy is characterised by its richness, variety and quality. This is the case with olive oil and olives, cheese, traditional smoked meats, oranges, honey, wine and almonds.

Typical dishes include olive oil balls with fresh goat’s cheese, meat pies and sardine balls. Soups are a must, and Freixo has several options, such as tomato soup, bean soup, river fish soup, onion soup, garlic soup, pumpkin soup, chickpea soup, cabbage soup and asparagus soup.

Game meat and fish are favourite foods, as are sausages, salpicão and chouriça.

Ready to sweeten your palate? You can’t miss the typical ‘bolos dormidos’, ‘matrafões’, ‘milhos’, ‘bolinhas’ and a wide variety of almond cakes.

o  Walking Routes

For those who like adventure, we suggest you visit and explore the following:

·      Malhadinha Route;

·      Carrascalinho Route;

·      Mazouco Route;

·      Penedo Durão Route;

·      Douro Internacional and Douro Wine Route.

o  Nautical and Leisure Visits

In this beautiful land you can also opt for boat trips along the Douro at the Congida River Beach. Prepare to be enchanted! A trip on the Douro’s waters, with an incomparable backdrop.

Praia Fluvial da Congida is surrounded by nature and serenity. With a floating pool and a river pier, this is your chance to discover one of Freixo de Espada à Cinta’s tourist attractions.

o  Museums

In Freixo de Espada à Cinta you can visit the Casa Junqueiro Regional Museum and the Silk and Territory Museum.

Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta, visit the Douro, a region that has a lot to offer and stories to tell.