Embark on this journey and discover the best Paredes has to ESCAPE the unique view of Senhora do Salto Natural Park. It is a place Take some time to discover the richness of the local gastronomy TASTE flavours. Recipes and tastes that have passed on from one generation to the next and that are daily served in places which sports practice and equipped with playgrounds. Then, organize a wrapped in legends, which invites to contemplation and to radical illustrate the people’s hospitality in Paredes. picnic in the unique environment of Ferreira River Park. sports practice, such as rappel, slide or rock climbing. Taste some of the most typical delicacies of the region, and Or accept the challenge and play golf at the sound of birds and wind, on the new Aqueduto Course, in If you want to enjoy a full experience, visit Sobreira parish council and one of the best indulge yourself with the regional desserts. Check the freshness of “vinho verde”, a Vila Cova de Carros. Whether you are a professional or an amateur hidden patrimonies of Paredes Municipality: Castromil and Banjas unique product in the world, made in the region by the golf player, you can only gain. Gold Mines. Cooperative Winery of Paredes. BUSINESS TOURISM NATURE TOURISM Aqueduto Golf Course SEE business opportunities, Paredes is reinventing its territory through a set of projects of urban regeneration and cultural and entrepreneurial stimulation, such as the Art on Chairs biennial or the Public Art Open Circuit of Paredes – a collection of contemporary works of art, developed by renowned Senhora do Salto Natural Park Castromil and Banjas Gold Mines gastronomy Vandoma/Baltar Mountain Wall Enjoy the bucolic atmosphere of the São Pedro de Cête Monastery, whose foundation goes back to the 10th century. Observe its Romanesque and Gothic patterns and its cloisters and be surprised by MEDITATE some of the best preserved noble knights’ funerary chests. Witness the important role religious Orders played in the creation and consolidation of the realm and admire the different artistic styles on the façades of Sra. Dos Chãos (Baroque) and Castelões de Cepêda (Neoclassic) Churches. House of Culture Biblioteca Municipal de Paredes S. Estevão de Vilela Church and old Monastery The attractiveness of Paredes LIVE is reinventing its territory through a set of projects of urban regeneration and cultural and legends and stories which have been lingering until today. Indulge yourself in a historical entrepreneurial stimulation, such as the Art on Chairs biennial or experience and walk the Romanesque Route of the Sousa the Public Art Path of Paredes – a collection of contemporary works of art, developed by renowned Valley, anchored in patrimony with renowned value and exceptional features. Public Art Path of Paredes Incubadora do Design de Mobiliário Biblioteca Municipal de Paredes landscape Touring PAREDES We have a place for you Chalé Confort Hotel (41.19396, -8.406958) Rua Central de Vandoma, 554, 4585-751 Vandoma - Paredes T. 22 411 03 47 / 93 797 13 46 || www.chaleconforthotel.pt | [email protected] São Pedro de Cête Monastery S. Cristovão of Louredo Church S. Tomé de Bitarães Church RESTAURANTS: PAREDES COZINHA DA TERRA (41.235971, -8.345668) MEET Lugar da Herdade, 8, 4580-582 Louredo - Paredes T. 255 780 900 / 91 875 62 38 || www.cozinhadaterra.com | [email protected] CASA DO BAIXINHO (41.215736, -8.322535) Rua do Baixinho, 579, 4580-002 Paredes T. 255 785 808 || [email protected] SABOR E ARTE (41.241368, -8.41178) Rua da Maiata, 58, Edifício Diagonal, 4580-838 Lordelo - Paredes T. 224 446 029 || [email protected] Solar da Brita (41.241913, -8.334642) Rua da Forca, 86 4580-581 Louredo T. 255 776 370 / 918 285 845 national and international artists. Cultural Touring Paredes Hotel Apartment (41.205167, -8.341684) Rua Almeida Garrett, 4580-038 Paredes T. 255 780 490 / 96 174 24 34 || www.paredeshotel.com | [email protected] Hotel Dom Leal (41.185465, -8.448651) Av. Central de Gandra, 1460, 4585-116 Gandra - Paredes T. 22 415 62 82/3 || www.hoteldleal.com | [email protected] > for you to go for a walk or a bike ride, to become one with the Nature and its important architectonic patrimony. Each monument is a living homage to its history, enclosing PAREDES T. 255 781521/2/3 || www.paredesdesignhotel.com | [email protected] Tracks and paths are waiting > is not confined to its natural or patrimonial beauties not even to its industrial capacity. In order to improve its growth and its ability to generate new business opportunities, Paredes RELIGIOUS TOURISM Doce do Cavaco Sopa Seca Paredes Design Hotel (41.189082, -8.367663) Rua Central de Mouriz, 1595, 4580-597 Mouriz - Paredes national and international artists. City & ShorT Breaks Cabrito assado em forno de lenha mini ACOOMODATION: > > The attractiveness of Paredes is not confined to its natural or patrimonial beauties not even to its industrial capacity. In order to improve its growth and its ability to generate new Paredes City Park Ferreira River Park > > morning in Paredes City Park, a place which is prepared for BREATH IN viewpoints available in the region. Allow the moment to linger with > offer. Gather the family and enjoy your Take a deep breath of fresh air and climb to one of the Centro de Informação da Rota do Românico Aguiar de Sousa Castle Tower Alcoforados Tower XARCUTÃO (41.209541, -8.331014) Rua de Timor, 51 – 59, 4580-015 Paredes T. 255 782 143 || [email protected] www.cm-PAREDES.pt A42 > PAREDES: WE HAVE A PLACE FOR YOU A3 N 37 Lordelo Located in the North of Portugal, in the green and prosperous Sousa Valley region, within the Metropolitan Area of Porto, Paredes detains extraordinary location and accessibility conditions. Covering an area of 156 km2, Paredes is currently linked by four highways which facilitate the access to the municipality and place it a few minutes away from the main international exists, namely Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport and Leixões Sea Harbour. As a reflection of all these competitive advantages, Paredes is today the 27th most populous municipality in the country and the 7th largest in the District of Porto, with about 90 thousand inhabitants in its territory. Those who live here know better than anyone about the secrets of this land, known not only by its strong historical and cultural heritage but also by its magnificent landscapes and rich heritage ought to be discovered. Churches, “pelourinhos”, forts, medieval monasteries, farms and manor houses frame a mainly green landscape. By discovering this territory you will enjoy the beauty and tranquility of its hills and valleys. You can also enjoy its modern facilities, its gastronomy delights and several outdoor activities. And absorb the richness of its archaeological and architectonic heritage. Paredes is all of this and much more. That is the reason why you are invited to discover Paredes. A Municipality near you and close to everything. address Rebordosa Valongo A4 23 39 Besteiros 36 21 31 M MUSEUM 33 Baltar 4 22 43 PATHWAYS 34 32 26 Castelões de Cepeda RIVER AREA PIER Bitarães Vila Cova de Barros 41 10 Vandoma 22 44 38 8 PAREDES 12 Gandra A4 9 Madalena Cristelo 17 CHURCH Gondalães 45 Duas Igrejas 25 Astromil Beire 28 6 7 16 RIO FERREIRA 2 Mouriz 42 46 40 35 29 27 19 14 11 1 PELOURINHO 30 MOUNTAIN Cête 3 Parada de Todeia HERITAGE Penafiel SPORTS 20 Recarei RUINS CYCLING MILLS PIER Aguiar de Sousa 13 Sobreira 4 RIO DOURO CRAFT TRAIN STATION NATURE WINE TYPICAL VILLAGE ACCOMMODATION GAZEBO RESTAURANTS RIO SOUSA Rio Tamega Gondomar A41 Castelo de Paiva ACOOMODATION City & Short Breaks RESTAURANTS 1 - São Pedro de Cête Monastery 7 - S. Estevão de Vilela Church and old Monastery 13 – Senhora do Salto Natural Park 19 - Public Art Path of Paredes 23 - Cozinha da Terra 32 - Zangão 41 - Paredes Hotel Apartment 2 - Senhora da Piedade da Quintã Chapel 8 - S. Tomé de Bitarães Church 14 - Paredes City Park 20 - Castromil and Banjas Gold Mines 24 - Sabor & Arte 33 - O Rei 42 - Paredes Design Hotel 3 - Nossa Senhora do Vale Hermitage 9 - Nossa Senhora dos Chãos Square and Chapel 15 - Ferreira River Park (Lordelo’s side) 21 - Aqueduto Golf Course 25 - Zé d’Adélia 34 - Cortiço 43 - Dom Leal 4 - Aguiar de Sousa Castle Tower 10 - Paredes Mother Church 16 - Ferreira River Park (Rebordosa’s side) 22 - Baltar Kart Racing 26 - Xarcutão 35 - Paullu’s 44 - Chalé Confort Hotel 5 - Alcoforados Tower 11 – House of Culture 17 - Vandoma/Baltar Mountain wall 27 - Terra Mar 36 - A Cozinha do Frade 45 - Country Houses 6 - S. Cristovão of Louredo Churcho 12 - Aqueduct and Tanks of Cimo da Vila 18 - Bridge and Mills of Penhas Altas Lordelo 28 - Solar da Brita 37 - O Requinte 46 - Estrebuela House 29 - Casa do Baixinho 38 - O Chalé 30 - Varandas d’Á Quatro 39 - Os Frades 31 - O Tradicional 40 - Vasco’s barbecue and grill Cultural Touring INteraCtive Tourism Store Largo da Estação 4580-196 Paredes T. 255 788 952 E. [email protected] Louredo Vilela 24 18 INTERACTIVE STORE Lousada Sobrosa 5 A41 15 You have probably already heard about Paredes, one of the youngest municipalities in Portugal in terms of population’s age, where 65 per cent of the national furniture is produced. Paredes MUNICIPALITY Praça José Guilherme 4580-130 Paredes T. 255 788 800 www.cm-paredes.pt Maia Lanscape Touring