Arcos de Valdevez is a big surprise, combining history with nature, where you can discover its historic center and its baroque vein while listening to the birds chirping. It is in this village that you will be able to walk the magical trails and walkways that will take you to the village of Sistelo, recognized as “Tibete português”. Looking like a cinematographic scenario, Sistelo is considered one of the best kept secrets in Gerês, with its breathtaking terraces and its unique landscapes that you can observe through its well-known walkways.
What to do:
- Visit the Historic Center
- Walk the tracks and walkways including the Sistelo Footbridge
- Get to know their villages and discover the people, their habits and customs
- River beaches
- Traditional festivities and Pilgrimages (Romaria de Nossa Senhora da Peneda, Festa de Nossa Senhora da Lapa)
Where to eat:
- Tasca do Delfim
- Floresta
- O Pote
- Bar do Rio
- Tasquinha Ti-Mélia
- Foral de Valdevez
- Cantinho do Abade