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Municipality in Norte, Portugal
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Praça-forte de Valença
This 5 km, 17th-century military fortification lies along the River Minho.
Firefighters' Museum
Displaying about 4,000 pieces of firefighting equipment from around the world, this museum tells the history of the "soldiers of peace", as firefighters are known in Portugal.
offering kebab, Francesinha, Hamburger, Baguetes , Saladas, Pratos Combinados, Sopas
Enjoy some fado music as you savour regional cuisine and a glass of wine. The music is live on Saturday evenings.
Tapas bar with extensive selection of wines and gins.
Specializing in cod fish, they also serve other seafood and meats.
Pousada de São Teotónio
Four-star, 18-room pousada with business centre, restaurant, room service, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
Three-star, 36-room hotel with swimming pool, bar, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
The most convenient should be the airport of Porto. The airport of Vigo rather serves domestic destinations and international one-stop connections by Iberia.
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