Sabrosa Travel Guide

 micas_pt Says:  And back to where I started my visit to Sabrosa: the Parish church. It is a beautiful Baroque style church, built in the 18th century. Formerly there was a chapel where the church was built, which was called Chapel Fernão de Magalhães (Ferdinand Magellan). Unfortunately I... 

 micas_pt Says:  It is a pleasant mixture of modern and tradition, ... Just in front of the Town Hall and bordered by some other manor houses there is a square with a more modern sculpture on it. It isn?t exactly the most modern sculptures of all, but amidst all those manor houses it feels... 

 micas_pt Says:  The Town Hall is a sober building from which square you may enjoy a superb view over the surrounding mountains.The Town Hall is situated on a manor house which used to belong to the family Barros Lobo, and that is why it holds a family's coat of arms. This house dates from... 

 micas_pt Says:  Another beautiful manor house holding the oval coat of arms (sculpted in granite) of the family on the façade. The house has a private chapel, as can be seen on the right side of the photo.This house was built by wealthy owners, who "reflected" their fortune through the... 

 micas_pt Says:  One of the previously mentioned Manor houses. This one is considered as a good example of typical manor house from the late 17th century and beginning of the 18th century, although it is few stores high. This house was owned by one of the wealthier families of that area... 

 micas_pt Says:  Sabrosa is renowned for its manor houses, which are classified as National Monuments. Some say that these manor houses date from the 15th century, but in fact seems that is was during the 18th century that most of them were built. The reason for this is the wealth that came... 

 micas_pt Says:  Being a small village everything is at hand, so, once you get there, the best option to move around is to walk. Strolling around the cobbled streets will take you to some nice places, such as some alleys and flowered backyards. 

 micas_pt Says:  Porto is known worldwide for its excellent sweet wine. Grapes for wine come from Douro region, some beautiful step landscapes by River Douro full of vineyards. Some other wines are produced here - the Douro region wine, also very good. Vineyards and the harvest are one of... 

 micas_pt Says:  Pinhão is a lovely village situated on a valley and surrounded by mountains with vineyards on the step slopes. The village is bathed by River Pinhão (actually it is named after the River) where it meets River Douro. It is about 10km from Sabrosa.Major highlights of this... 

 micas_pt Says:  Go to the Town Hall square and once there situate yourself with the Town Hall building on your back. The view in front of you and to the left is breathtaking!! The mountains surround Sabrosa and they are so beautiful on the late afternoon warm sun colours. Although the day... 

 micas_pt Says:  Sabrosa is a lovely village with beautiful manor houses, some of them dating from the 15th century. I am glad we visited it, mainly because it wasn't a planned visit and it happened by chance. Strolling around such an enchanting village situated in the Douro region was a...