Description Vila Pouca de Aguiar

The municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar is situated in the heart of the Vila Real district and is surrounded by the municipality of Boticas, Chaves, Ribeira de Pena, Vila Real, Sabrosa, Alijó, Valpaços and Murça.

An old town, it displays several interesting houses and mansions, such as the House from the Top of the Street. At the foot of the Padrela mountain, nestled in the green landscape, the small and graceful Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Conceição offers a beautiful panorama of the city and the fertile plains of the Aguiar valley.

Its territory was known in the beginnings of nationality as the lands of Aguiar de Pena, name taken from the old castle with the same designation, whose name Aguiar guesses to him of the fact of being a village of eagles.

The human occupation of this territory dates back to the megalithic period, being this county one of the richest of the country in monuments dolménicos and fortifications castrejas.

In addition to its rich heritage and landscape, Vila Pouca de Aguiar also has a resort that attracts many visitors, the spa of Pedras Salgadas.

In terms of handicrafts, the most important are lace, embroidery, rags, basketwork and cooperage.

In the gastronomy the highlight goes to the kid roasted in the oven and the post Barrosã.