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<\/p>\nVila Nova de Cerveira is a small but incredibly pretty village that lies on the banks of the River Minho in northern Portugal.<\/p>\n
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This elegant village brags a stunning backdrop of a tree-carpeted hillside that rolls towards the whitewashed, red-roofed houses and to the water\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n
Despite being small, there\u2019s plenty to see, do, explore and enjoy in this upmarket riverside village. Take a look at three memorable things to do in the beautiful Vila Nova de Cerveira.<\/p>\n
Become acquainted with Vila Nova de Cerveira\u2019s art <\/strong><\/p>\n Artists and art-enthusiasts have long been at home in this charming riverside village and subsequently, there\u2019s plenty of art-inspired things to do and see in Vila Nova de Cerveira.<\/p>\n Art galleries and museums are scattered around the town, including the Foundation Art Biennial of Cerveira, the Museu Bienal de Cerveira and the Aquamuseu do Rio Minho.<\/p>\n There is also a fascinating display of sculptures dotted around the town and in the riverside park.<\/p>\n \u00a0Visit the Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle<\/strong><\/p>\n If history is more up your street, then a visit to the imposing Vila Nova de Cerveira Castle is a must. King Dinis ordered the castle to be built in 1321 to defend the town.<\/p>\n The castle has been modified and reconstructed over the centuries and boasts different architectural styles, adding to the castle\u2019s unique identity and charm.<\/p>\n Make the most of the River Minho<\/strong><\/p>\n After a morning or afternoon visiting the sites, shops and restaurants of Vila Nova de Cerveira, it\u2019s time to relax next to the peaceful River Minho.<\/p>\n One of the best places to enjoy the town\u2019s riverside location is in Castelinho Park, an idyllic spot for enjoying a picnic or sunbathing next to the water.<\/p>\n If you yearn for something more adventurous, you could always hire a canoe or kayak from the park and explore this beautiful river on the water.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Vila Nova de Cerveira is a small but incredibly pretty village that lies on the banks of the River Minho in northern Portugal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":8165,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[1318,1320,1163,1319],"class_list":["post-8164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do-in-portugal","tag-northern-portugal","tag-river-minho","tag-things-to-do","tag-vila-nova-de-cerveira"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n