Points of Interest
Monastery of São bento de Singeverga / Benedictine monks
The monastery of Singeverga, belonging to the Benedictine friars, is relatively recent and grandiose. Its facilities date back to 1892, but it was restored in the middle of the 20th century.
Inside is a valuable collection of sacred art, such as the gilded and carved silver pyx, decorated with fine precious pieces, and collections of African art and butterflies. Also from this monastery is an eighteenth-century custodian in gilded silver and stonework.
There is a seminary in whose annexes the famous Singeverga liqueur is produced.
Abade Pedrosa Municipal Museum
12 km away (18 minutes)
The Abade Pedroda Municipal Museum is housed in the former guesthouse of the Santo Tirso Monastery. The monastery was founded by Dona Unisco Godiniz in 978 and its affiliation to the Benedictine Order dates back to 1092. Its current composition is largely the result of extensive works carried out in the 17th century, directed by Friar João Turriano, where influences from the Roman Baroque and French Rococo intersect
The refurbishment of the MMAP, completed in May 2016, was part of a wider program that included the construction of the headquarters of the Santo Tirso Museum of Contemporary Sculpture, with which it shares several functions.
Church of S. Pedro de Roriz
The Church of São Pedro de Roriz, also known as the Monastery of São Pedro de Roriz, is located in the parish of Roriz, in the municipality of Santo Tirso. It is one of the most beautiful examples of Romanesque architecture in the Douro Litoral. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
The church of Roriz was part of an important monastery, whose foundation is attributed to D. Toure Serrão around 1070, although the first known document of the monastery, referring to an exchange of properties, dates from 1096.
Hiking trails
"EntreMosteiros" is the trail that runs through the parishes of Roriz, S. Mamede de Negrelos and Vilarinho, linking the monasteries of Roriz and Vilarinho. Throughout the trail we can see the predominantly agricultural vocation of the three parishes, although there are also small textile factories.
Santo Tirso Urban Beach
Winning project of the 2016 Youth Participatory Budget. It has a contemporary design and offers a very interesting set of infrastructures. Well-being and leisure is enriched with a summer library (coordinated by the municipal library). The infrastructure is located close to a watercourse - the River Ave - and borders the Ave Riverbank Promenade. Enjoying the space evokes past memories (the River Ave used to be a place for summer holidays and canoe trips). The rare beauty of the beach and its unique setting have encouraged a wide range of initiatives (shows, concerts, themed parties, fitness sessions, etc.). The municipality is responsible for the management and administration of the assets, while a private operator is in charge of the operation (through a concession contract).
Citânia de Sanfins
4.1 km away (10 minutes)
It arose around the 1st century BC and occupies an area of around 15 hectares, on a hill in an area of mountains with granite outcrops, in a strategic location between the Douro and Minho regions.
There are traces of the occupation of the Citânia site as far back as the 5th century BC, although the great city was that of the Chaldeans, created between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC.
At that time, it is estimated that three thousand people lived there, a population that lived essentially from working iron, with a great warrior vocation, while other economic activities, such as agriculture, were the responsibility of other castros in the surrounding area, which depended on it.
City of Porto
45 km (46 minutes)
Tourist attractions include the Clérigos Tower, designed by Nicolau Nasoni, and the Serralves Foundation, a contemporary art museum. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Foz is another highly touristic area, considered by many to be the most beautiful part of the city, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean combined with a beautiful and romantic seafront promenade.
It was European Capital of Culture in 2001 (Porto 2001) and hosted several matches of the 2004 European Football Championship, including the opening game. Another highlight is the Bolhão Market, an architectural symbol of traditional commerce, where you'll find the city's famous market vendors.
Guimarães
The city is historically associated with the foundation of Portuguese nationality and identity. Guimarães, among other towns, precedes and prepares the foundation of Portugal, and is known as "The Cradle of the Portuguese Nation". Some of the main political and military events that would lead to independence and the birth of a new nation took place here in 1128. For this reason, one of the towers of the old city wall bears the inscription "Here Portugal was born", a historical and cultural reference point for residents and national visitors.
The role played by Guimarães in the formation of Portuguese nationality gives it a singularity, very marked in the national tourist context, a symbolic status that it has maintained for centuries.
Póvoa do Varzim
48 km away (44 minutes)
Póvoa de Varzim has 12 km of uninterrupted golden sandy beaches, forming coves divided by rocks, famous for their iodine-rich waters. Most of the city's beaches are family-oriented, such as Redonda, Salgueira and Lagoa
during the summer season can be crowded, while those further away from the heart of the city, such as Santo André. Salgueira and Aguçadoura are surfing beaches, while Verde and Quião are meeting beaches. Located near the Rio Alto campsite, Rio Alto beach is often chosen by naturists because of its difficult access and the privacy offered by the sand dunes