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Vinhais

District of Bragança

demonym: vinhaense

Smoked meats, devils and chestnut trees in the heart of Trás-os-Montes.

1 festival recorded in this municipality

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festivals in this municipality1

XXI Rural Castanea - Longal Chestnut Festivalcoming soon 23 – 25 Oct 2026 Vinhais

parishes1

Vinhais1 festival

what to see

The Church of São Facundo, of Visigothic foundation, and the Convent of São Francisco, in the historic centre of Vinhais
The ruins of the Castle of Vinhais and the Mother Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, with the pillory nearby
The Interpretive Centre of Pork and Smoked Meats, dedicated to the production of the renowned fumeiro de Vinhais
The Parque Natural de Montesinho and its Biological Park, with flora and fauna characteristic of the northeast of Trás-os-Montes
The Parque Verde de Arte e Ofícios, an open-air museum about the traditional customs and crafts of the region

about the place

Vinhais is located in the far northeast of Portugal, in the District of Bragança, nestled against the Parque Natural de Montesinho. The landscape is one of granite plateaus, deep valleys and centuries-old oak trees, where isolation has shaped a singular culture. The municipality has ancient roots, with archaeological remains such as the hillfort of Ciradelha and the proto-historic settlement of Castrilhão. In 1253, D. Afonso III granted a royal charter to the town, confirmed by D. Manuel I in 1512. The name Vinhais is linked to the region's winemaking tradition.