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Municipality in Norte, Portugal
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Arcos de Valdevez is a town and municipality in Portugal's Minho region. Arcos is on the border with Galicia, Spain, and the municipality serves as a gateway to Peneda-Gerês National Park, with several of its civil parishes falling within the park's boundaries.
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Socalcos Viewpoint
Spectacular views of a tiny mountain village and its surrounding greenery.
Medieval palace, a national monument since 1910.
Grand 18th-century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with 300 m stairway with 20 chapels. Its mountain setting offers breathtaking views.
Regional cuisine with magnificent views and a short menu.
Barbecue restaurant.
Four-star, 75-room hotel with swimming pool, gym, spa, bar, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
Three-star, 20-room hotel mountainside hotel with games room, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
Four-star, 37-room hotel with swimming pool, gym, room service, in-room minibar and fridge, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
By car
The IC28 road provides access to Arcos from the A3 motorway (Autoestrada de Entre-Douro-e-Minho) and the A27 motorway (Autoestrada do Vale do Lima).
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