In the morning, a beautiful walk along the Ferreira River, between the Serra de Santa Justa and Pias, 20 minutes from Porto. Here, we’ll observe the natural surroundings, the agricultural and mining activity of this region, which is beginning to be rediscovered by the inhabitants of the city of Porto, as a play area.
In the afternoon, after lunch with regional dishes, visit two romanesque monuments, Monastery of Cête and Monastery of Paço de Sousa, before visiting the preserved village of Quintandona.
Duration: 1 day – 10 hours
Tour type: Trekking; Nature; Patrimony; Gastronomy;
Transportation: Automobile;
Tour starting/ending point: Porto;
Distance traveled: 90km
Included: Guide; Transport; Lunch; Entrance to Monuments;
Price: from 120€ Person
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1st Day
Saída do Porto (hotel) pelas 8.30. Curta viagem, 30 minutos, até à aldeia preservada de Couce, entre as Serras de Santa Justa e Pias. Departure from Porto (hotel) at 8.30. Short journey, 30 minutes, to the preserved village of Couce, between the Sierras de Santa Justa and Pias. Here we will take the trail along the river Ferreira. Treking for about 2.5 hours. From Couce we will drive to the Sanctuary of “Nossa Senhora do Salto”, and then we’ll go to the restaurant for a lunch with typical food. In the afternoon we will visit two monuments of romanesque style, Monastery of Cête and Monastery of Paço de Sousa, and the preserved village of Quintandona. Return to Porto.
Tour Location
Departure from Porto (hotel)
A walk through nature
