Heritage:
Sabrosa’s heritage includes Casa da Calçada, a manor house that reflects the region’s stately architecture. The Casa da Pereira, the Casa do Fundo de Vila and the Casa dos Belezas are other examples of noble buildings that keep the municipality’s cultural heritage alive. The Castro de Sabrosa, built with faced stones, is a legacy of the occupation that began in the Iron Age and ended in the Medieval Period. The Mamoa de Madorras, which is around 6,000 years old, stands out for its monumentality and state of preservation.
Religious Heritage:
Religious heritage is a fundamental part of Sabrosa’s history and cultural identity. Here are some places you should visit: the Chapel and Viewpoint of Senhora da Azinheira, the Mother Church of Sabrosa and the Mother Church of Celeirós do Douro.
Museums:
Some museums you can visit in Sabrosa are the Espaço Miguel Torga, the Casa Aires Torres, the Casa Miguel Torga, the Espaço Vida e Obra | General Loureiro dos Santos, the exhibition “Os Locais e Culturas da Viagem de Magalhães” and the Garganta Archaeological Center.
Viewpoints:
Sabrosa has many viewpoints where you can appreciate the beauty of the region: the S. Domingos de Provesende Viewpoint, the São Domingos do Monte Coxo Viewpoint, the Sabrosa Viewpoint, the Senhor dos Aflitos – Carrujos Sanctuary Viewpoint and the Torguiano São Cristóvão do Douro Viewpoint.
Green spaces:
Sabrosa has a number of spaces that you can visit and relax in. The wine-growing village of Provesende is a site of ancient human occupation, where there are still traces of a Lusitanian settlement.
The BB KING Park and the Ferrão Station are perfect places to relax and enjoy a quiet moment in the open air or for a walk along the banks of the river.
Gastronomy:
Sabrosa’s gastronomy includes dishes such as roast kid with oven rice, Portuguese stew, meatballs, sausages and sponge cake.
Visit Sabrosa, visit the Douro, a region that has a lot to offer and stories to tell.