Mangualde Voyage Tips and guide

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Mangualde is a city and municipality in Beira Alta, Portugal.

Mangualde (muhn-GWAHL-d(ih), /mɐ̃.ˈgwaɫ.dɨ/) municipality has 18,294 residents (2021 preliminary), with about 7,300 living in the city proper.

• 40.6044-7.76111 Turismo de Mangualde, Largo Dr. Couto, ☏ +351 232 613 980, [email protected]. (updated Aug 2021)

• 40.586586-7.7602531 Estação Ferroviária de Mangualde (Mangualde Train Station). PDF timetable. Mangualde is on the Linha da Beira Alta (Beira Alta railway line) and is served by intercity and regional trains from Lisbon, Coimbra, Guarda, and Covilhã. (updated Aug 2021)
• Rede Expressos provides intercity bus service.
• Mangualde is served by the A25 motorway (Autoestrada das Beiras Litoral e Alta).

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Map of Mangualde

• 40.612692-7.7428091 Capela de Nossa Senhora do Castelo (Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Castelo). This chapel is part of a sanctuary (santuário) of the same name. (updated Aug 2021)
• 40.632993-7.6052932 Castro do Bom Sucesso, Tavares. A Bronze Age and Iron Age hillfort settlement. A national monument. (updated Aug 2021)
• 40.615833-7.8166673 Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Maceira Dão, Vila Garcia, Fornos de Maceira Dão. This 12th-century monastery is a national monument. (updated Aug 2021)
• 40.605265-7.7602444 Palácio dos Condes de Anadia. 18th-century noble palace. (updated Aug 2021)

• 40.612-7.74881 Live Beach (Praia Artificial), Avenida Nossa Sra. do Castelo 49B, ☏ +351 962 663 400, [email protected]. Being situated inland, Mangualde decided to build an artificial sandy beach in the city. Full day (09:30–19:00) €4.90, half day (after 16:30) €2.75, students and seniors (65+) €3, children 0–5 free, multi-day passes and group rates available. (updated Aug 2021)

• 40.6164-7.76011 Cascata de Pedra, Rua Fernão de Magalhães 14, ☏ +351 925 595 883, [email protected]. Tu–Su 12:00–15:00 & 19:00–22:00, closed M. Traditional Portuguese cuisine with an extensive wine list in a rural setting. Mid-range. (updated Aug 2021)
• 40.6041-7.75892 Os Galitos, Rua 25 de Abril 91A, ☏ +351 232 612 950, [email protected]. 11:00–15:00 & 18:00–21:00 daily. Specializing in grilled chicken and pizza, Galitos offers other dishes as well. Budget. (updated Aug 2021)
• 40.6072-7.76283 O Valério, Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra 48, ☏ +351 232 611 955, [email protected]. M–Sa 09:00–22:00, closed Su. Home-style regional cooking. Mid-range. (updated Aug 2021)

• 40.6122-7.78221 Casa de São Cosmado, Largo do Forno, ☏ +351 919 748 603, [email protected]. Check-in: 17:00, check-out: 11:00. A rustic country house built according to local traditions, using yellow granite. An attempt was made to maintain the “memory” of the house, harmonising ancient wisdom with the need to create a modern and comfortable atmosphere. Amenities include swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. (updated Aug 2021)
• 40.5802-7.64392 Hotel Rural Mira Serra, Rua Prof. Dr. Costa Sacadura, Abrunhosa-a-Velha, ☏ +351 232 650 010. Check-in: 15:00. Three-star, 20-room countryside mountain lodging. (updated Aug 2021)
• 40.6008-7.75613 Quinta do Prado, Estrada da Estação 8-10, ☏ +351 232 187 584. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 13:00. Bed and breakfast with a fireplace, mountain views, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. €55-66. (updated Aug 2021)
• 40.6114-7.74394 Hotel Senhora do Castelo, Rua de Santa Maria do Castelo 53, ☏ +351 232 619 950, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Three-star, 87-room hotel with two swimming pools (indoor & outdoor), tennis courts, sauna, 24-hour room service, balconies with garden views, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. €40-61. (updated Aug 2021)