Porto Carvoeiro, located on the left bank of the Douro, is part of the parish of Canedo in Santa Maria da Feira and was formerly a significant commercial outpost in the municipality. Salt was brought in from the south, coal was brought in from the interior, and travellers and vessels transporting Port wine stopped here. Rabelo boats departed from this location, delivering different sorts of food to Porto, including wood, fuel, and charcoal. The proximity of the water also facilitated fishing: lamprey, shad, menhaden, mush, and barbel are still fished here to this day. It’s worth going along the village’s banks, which are framed by a lush grove of eucalyptus and pine trees.
While strolling through the streets of Porto Carvoeiro, take note of the two manor-style residences, one of which features an unusually beautiful private chapel. There are two distinct occasions to visit the village: during the Imaginarius Street International Theater Festival, which often includes at least one initiative, and during the celebrations honouring São Lourenço, which take place on the first weekend of August. If you enjoy water sports, don’t miss out on one of the canoeing routes in tiny boats that sail through the area.
You’ll discover a variety of items to sample in the local tradition, in addition to those derived from the river. Honey and regional tastes such as mixed roast beef on a bed of oven rice, roasted potatoes with thyme, and fogaça with pumpkin jam and walnuts, flanked by honey and accompanied by port wine, are all strong options for desserts. to which almendrados, amenteigados, aerados, and caladinhos may be added. In terms of handicrafts, this region is well-known for its cork, marble, iron and brass artefacts, pottery, lace, and even work in wire, mesh, wood, and leather (sieves, sieves, bass drums and tambourines). Additionally, blankets (litters), yokes and yokes, baskets, clogs, brooms, brushes and squeegees, and, unexpectedly, violins too are common instruments.
LOCALIZATION
Aveiro, Portugal
