Five women wearing traditional Portuguese folk costumes with embroidered headscarves, colorful skirts, and white aprons

Location

Discover Cabedelo and Viana do Castelo

Between the Lima river and the Atlantic Ocean.

Where we are

Rua João Lopes o Velho, 4935-156 Viana do Castelo

Open directions

Traditions

Viana's festivals and the Santa Luzia Sanctuary

Viana do Castelo lives its traditions intensely. In the heart of the city, the Festas da Senhora da Agonia — in August — fill the streets with Minho costumes, colour, music and a procession to the sea. Just above, on the Santa Luzia hill, the golden-domed sanctuary dominates the landscape and offers a unique view over the Lima river and the ocean.

Aerial view of a grand basilica with golden dome and red roof overlooking a coastal landscape with blue ocean and beaches
Basilica of Santa Luzia
Basilica of the Sacred Heart with golden dome and red roof overlooking coastline and blue sea surrounded by trees
The Sanctuary seen from the hillside
Three women wearing traditional Portuguese folk costumes with embroidered dresses, white blouses, and decorated headdresses, standing outdoors
Costumes
Colonial plaza with ornate stone buildings, decorative fountain, and red and white flowers in foreground
Old town

All around

Everything within a short stroll

Cabedelo pairs the tranquillity of a residential area with the proximity of some of the most beautiful places in Viana do Castelo.

Cabedelo Beach

A wide beach and favourable winds, ideal for walks, swims and water sports. One of the region's calling cards.

Old town

The heart of Viana do Castelo, with its architecture, squares, churches and authentic local life.

Gastronomy

Flavours of the Atlantic and the Minho — from fresh fish to traditional dishes and conventual sweets.

Sea-related activities

Surfing, kitesurfing, sailing and walks by the water are part of daily life for those who live near Cabedelo.

How to get here

In a quiet area of Cabedelo, between the greenery, the Lima river and the Atlantic. The old town of Viana do Castelo, Cabedelo Beach and the main points of interest are just a few minutes away by car.

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