Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Municipality in Bragança district, Portugal
The municipality extends across 244 square kilometers of terrain in northeastern Portugal, near the Spanish border along the Douro River Valley.
King Sancho II granted the town official recognition in 1240 after the inhabitants successfully defended their territory against Castilian forces.
The streets display numerous Manueline windows and shutters, reflecting the architectural heritage of the early 16th century Portuguese style.
The Praia Fluvial da Congida provides recreational spaces and organizes regular boat excursions along the Douro River throughout the year.
The municipality received the Selo e Bandeira designation for its youth programs, making it an official youth-friendly administrative territory.
Location: Bragança
Location: Douro Subregion
Inception: January 1, 1152
Shares border with: Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Torre de Moncorvo, Mogadouro, Aldeadávila de la Ribera, Mieza, Vilvestre, Saucelle, Hinojosa de Duero, La Fregeneda
Address: 5180 Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Portugal 5180 Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Website: https://cm-freixoespadacinta.pt
GPS coordinates: 41.08333,-6.80000
Latest update: July 2, 2025 12:56
Aldeadávila Dam
17.2 km
International Douro Natural Park
14.6 km
Saucelle Dam
4 km
La Ramajería
11.3 km
Castelo de Freixo de Espada à Cinta
1.1 km
Ponte Almirante Sarmento Rodrigues
13.3 km
Estação com gravuras rupestres em Mazouco
7 km
Cachón del Camaces
8.1 km
Chapel of Our Lady of the Castle, Vilvestre
6.3 km
Águeda River International Railway Bridge
12.6 km
Vilvestre Castle
6.4 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Vilvestre)
6.7 km
Pelourinho de Freixo de Espada à Cinta
993 m
Museo-Biblioteca Casa de los Frailes
6.6 km
Saucelle Reservoir
2.2 km
Câmara Municipal de Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta
982 m
Igreja Paroquial de Mós
12.5 km
Pelourinho de Mós
12.4 km
Miradouro de Penedo Durão
4.4 km
Mirador del Fraile
17.4 km
Mirador del Aguila, Mieza
10.9 km
Mirador del Castillo, Vilvestre
6.3 km
Viewpoint of the Aldeadávila dam
17 km
Rollo de justicia de Vilvestre
6.9 km
Árvore isolada em junto à Igreja Matriz
1.1 km
Mirador del embalse de Saucelle
3.9 km
Mirador del Salto de Saucelle
4.5 km
Mirador del Colagón del Tío Paco
13.1 kmReviews
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