Arcos de Valdevez, a municipality of 36 parishes, with an area of 450 km2It has preserved all the characteristic charm of this region: green landscape, abundant freshness, sunny architecture and a river that mirrors all the vanity of a town steeped in history: the Vez.
The natural advantages of a municipality of surprising geographical variety have made Arcos de Valdevez a destination of choice, offering an example of harmony between the protected natural area and the daily life of the people who occupy these lands.
As part of the mountainous complex of the Peneda Gerês National Park, the municipality has a diverse and interesting natural heritage, through the many irrigated areas and fertile land provided by the river, as well as the existence of large natural amphitheaters, opposing areas of mountains and plains.
With its legendary town with more than 9 centuries of history, Arcos de Valdevez is home to an endless number of historical and ethnological monuments that offer visitors a unique experience. This vast and rich panorama constitutes the Historical and Cultural Architectural Heritage, where the very sobriety of the hills and valleys is combined with the beauty of the most diverse artistic manifestations. Castles, churches, towers, bridges, hermitages and vestiges of ancient civilizations can all be discovered here.
