Vilarinho

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Vilarinho

Residents: 3.788 aprox.
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Get to know Vilarinho

This small town in Portugal is well known for its ancient history and heritage, so it is perfect to rest after a stage while strolling through the village and admiring its architecture and heritage.

The pilgrim is recommended to arrive at the village moderately supplied, since it has hardly any services.

Location

How to get there

To get to Vilarinho from Vigo, take the A-3 highway towards Braga. Once there, continue along the A-11 to Guimarawa and then the N-106 to Caldas de Vizela, where it connects with the M-513.

If you are coming from Oporto, take the E-1 to Cabeçudos, where you turn off at exit 6 to join the A-7, take the exit and join the N-310. Then continue along the Estrada Via Inter Municipal, through R. Borreiros and finally reach Vilarinho.

History / Culture

What to see

Iglesia y Monasterio de São Miguel

The Monastery, founded in the 11th century, houses the church of São Miguel, located in the easternmost part of the municipality of Vilarinho, near the Vizela River. Said temple has a Romanesque style and presents a simple floor plan.

In its interior it is worth mentioning its portico formed by a semicircular arch that separates the nave and the head of the temple. This portico is composed of three archivolts, held by capitals ornamented with plant and animal motifs. In the upper part of the body that divides the nave there is a niche carved in stone that houses the image of San Miguel.

Information of interest

Local police

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Fire department

+351 252 853 036

Civil protection

+351 252 856 345

Town hall

+351 253 484 348

Health center

+351 252 809 750

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The gastronomy of Vilarinho is very rich in local products and is quite similar to that of the rest of the region. Among its typical dishes are lampreia and trout, as well as Oporto-style tripe and rojões. These are pieces of lean pork meat fried in a pan. It also counts in its gastronomy with the sausages of Chaves and the typical Francesinha. On the other hand, the green wines and sweets, made for years, have a great culinary tradition among families.