Guide Route of the Romanesque of the Sousa Valley

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LOUSADA One of the attractions of the festivities held in Lousada are the so-called “vacas-de-fogo” [cows-of-fire], an ancient tradition that features a bovine figure, with a person who is carrying it from the inside, throwing the so-called “bichas de rabear” [serpents] at bystanders, causing hilarious scenes that everyone really enjoys?

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GOURMET ROUTES Loja Interativa de Turismo Praça D. António Meireles, 18, Silvares +351 255 820 580 www.cm-lousada.pt

Choose one of the available routes and discover Lousada and its flavours! Learn about the local cuisine while exploring monuments, manor homes, farms and wineries. A moment dedicated to the sense of taste, with wine tastings, cheeses, pastries,

jams, smoked sausages and homemade bread, and an unmatched opportunity to learn about the habits and customs of this land. Book your gourmet route at the Lousada tourist office.


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