Darque‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪10‬개의 천연기념물

The entire complex is well worth seeing. It features numerous old mills lined up next to each other. The valley was once covered with mills from top to bottom. Even today, it's still an exciting complex, even though most of it has fallen into disrepair, the structure is still clearly recognizable.

The height of this sculpture is imposing.

Nestled in a small cove, Fornelos Beach is worth a visit in itself, but here we also find an interesting series of petroglyphs carved into the reddish rocks. These engravings, carved into two boulders, date back to the Bronze Age, specifically between the 3rd and 8th centuries BC, and protrude several meters above the sand. We can make out serpentine motifs, schematic zoomorphic figures, particularly deer, dimples, horseshoes, and grooves carved into the rock, presumably depicting a hunting scene. https://www.altominho.pt/pt/visitar/o-que-ver/gravuras-rupestres-da-praia-de-fornelos/

With features by Fernando Távora, Praia da Liberdade is a major attraction in the city. There, you'll find two buildings by the same architect, both dedicated to gastronomy. At its end, near the river, stands the Monument to April 25 (Estátua do 25 de abril or Estátua da Liberdade), a tribute to the people of Viana and those who fought for freedom. This sculpture by José Rodrigues was inaugurated on April 25, 1999. Beautiful for photography; the fountains create a small water show. Visiting the square and taking photos is recommended.

A beautiful view of the ocean with the mouth of the Rio Neiva. Very invigorating.

On the banks of the Neiva River, traces of ancient human activities such as mills, sawmills and flax mills that once gave life to the region still remain. Today, this natural setting is home to a rich biodiversity: trout and bream glide through the waters, otters peek out curiously, and in the sky, birds fill the estuary with movement. Among the winged inhabitants, the grey heron, the mallard, the yellow-legged gull and the agile kingfisher stand out.

Belinho Beach stretches for about three kilometres, flanked by a long line of dunes where small wetlands are hidden. The sand is unique, made up of quartzite pebbles of various sizes, which shine in the sun. You can explore the dune landscape on the boardwalk that stretches for several kilometres, crossing a strip of sand that is about 300 metres wide.

Leandro Coutada