Viewpoints

Miradouro da Senhora da Graça

Monte da Senhora da Graça, Cimbres, 5110 Armamar

Contacts and location

Address: Monte da Senhora da Graça, Cimbres, 5110 Armamar
Coordinates: 41.05161, -7.69296 · see on map

The Miradouro da Senhora da Graça stands on Senhora da Graça hill in Cimbres, parish of Cimbres, municipality of Armamar. The municipality says this viewpoint "is not far behind" the one on São Domingos hill in Fontelo, though the landscape is quite different.

From here you see much of the municipality, especially the south, covered in dense apple orchards, centuries-old chestnut trees and pine woods. To the west you can pick out the town of Tarouca, at the foot of Santa Helena hill, which defines the horizon. At the top is the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Graça, dating from the 17th century; nearby stands the hermitage of Senhora da Livração. On 15 August the festival in honour of Senhora da Graça is held here.

The viewpoint is about 6 km in a straight line from the centre of Armamar. Drive to Cimbres and climb the hill; the municipality gives no opening times.