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This is where the 999 arcs of Vila do Conde end at the Santa Clara convente. They brought the fresh water from a fountain in Teroso that is about 6 km away. And no they don't work present day many of the arcs are broken and in some places don't exist any more. Which is a shame for such nice arcs that survived for so long.
Updated Dec 29, 2005
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In vila do conde alot of people from the caxinas ( A place in vila do conde where a big deal of fishermen live) live off the sea . fishing is there only income so if they don't go out they dont get any fish to sell in the market's or side of the street's .So many die because they go out to sea in bad weatherin in small boat's and don't come back so it is typical to see alot of old and young women all in black from the caxinas.
Updated Dec 14, 2005
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This is the castle of vila do conde it not very big compered to the outher castle in portugal but it is are pride and joy . lol :)
Written Jun 27, 2005
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The beautiful garden of Vila do Conde witch is located at the side of the bridge entrance to Vila do Conde, just below the convent of Santa Clara. On the summer months many newly weds come here to take pictures. This is where i came to take my wedding pictures
Written Jun 27, 2005
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Founded in the 15th century bu the infant Afonso Sanches and his wife Teresa Martins. The original gothic church still subsists, but the rest is an imposing building from the 18th century.
The chucch has one nave with wooden ceiling, and inside there is the founder's funerary chapel, covered with a manueline vault. Built in 1526.
Written Jun 28, 2004
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Built in the 15-16 centuries upon an older church, it was finished in 1514.
It has three naves, with wooden ceiling, except the chapels at the head, which have manueline vaults.
Written Jun 28, 2004
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We didn't knew where to go for dinner, and by coincidence we saw this restaurant build right on the beach surrounded by sand,rocks and overlooking the ocean. We didn't had high exeptations, as the gastronomy in Portugal is not known for being a "bonne cuisine". But what a good surprise.!!!
This place is known as a family restaurant during the week-ends. We had to wait for a table and could take our aperitif in a cosy corner near to the bar.
The waiters and the owner were very accommodating. The prices were very fair for this quality of dining. Be sure to reserve.
What is very strange in Portugal.....You can have the best fish and a great diversity of it, as long as you stay on the coastline. The moment you go for 10km inland, you can only find bacalhau and sardines.!!!
Favorite Dish: We started with a seafood cocktal - pieces of lobster,shrimps,crab - with a delicious cocktail sauce, on a bed of ice.
Then we had a grilled Atlantic sole, top-dressed with blanched almonds and boiled potatoes.
Our waiter recommended a dry body Monte Velho white wine from Alentejo, which was delightful with the fish. We paid 52 Euro for the two of us !!!!
I do like good food, and this was the best fish restaurant I ever have been to anywhere.
Updated Jul 25, 2006
Address: Avenida Brasil,s/n * 4480 - 659 Vila do Conde
Phone: 252642492
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27 km north of Oporto lies Vila do Conde, a delightful seaside town dominated by the enormous Convent of Santa Clara, built on a hill above the River Ave. The town enjoyed its boom years as a...
One late afternoon we drove about 25km west from Guimaraes to Vila do Conde. From Porto it must be appr. 20km north. This town is full of historical buildings, and the best known is the Convent of......
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