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Monday, May 23, 2011

Visit the Riverside of the Holy Spirit - Arcozelo

The brook of the Holy Spirit, located in the Town of Arcozelo, has multiple sources and runs all year and voluminous, and flows directly into the sea, the beach at Miramar.

Visit Miramar Beach - Arcozelo

Miramar Beach, located in the Town of Arcozelo, has an extensive beach and offers excellent conditions for swimmers and water sports.
Access to the sand and made ​​by wooden walkways that protect the surrounding area.
As support to holidaymakers, include the typical colored awnings, toilets and beach bar.

Visit Praia da Aguda - Arcozelo

The Aguda beach, located in the Town of Arcozelo, about 10 km south of the mouth of the Douro River, is known for its fishing, based on traditional methods.
The beach got its name from one of the sharp rocks, the "acute".

Visit the New Church Arcozelo

Visit the Church of Our Lady of Nazareth - Arcozelo

The Church of Our Lady of Nazareth, located in the Town of Arcozelo, was built in the middle of the century. XX.

Visit the Statue of Homage to the Fisherman - Arcozelo

A Tribute to the Statue of Fisherman, located in the Town of Arcozelo, was inaugurated in 2005 and results from the importance of fishing activity in the history of the parish.

Visit the Chapel of Senhor da Pedra - Arcozelo

The Chapel of Senhor da Pedra, located in the parish of Arcozelo, located by the sea and is based on a rock. It was built in the seventeenth century and has a hexagonal plan with a main altar and two side altars and gilded Baroque / Rococo. It has diverse religious statuary, emphasizing the image of Christ crucified. The origin of the cult of Christ in the Chapel of Senhor da Pedra comes from an ancient pagan cult was subsequently converted to Christianity.