Patrimony: Ancient Drawnings from Foz Coa

For those planning to visit Foz Coa, a visit to the Archaeological Park of the city is a must. There are paintings that have their origin in Paleolithic period. It can be observed from hundreds to thousands of stone engravings from small sizes too large ones (between 15cm and 180cm).

Fonte: http://comunidade.sol.pt/photos/ecfamalic/picture431317.aspx

The most common is to find representations of animals. However, it is possible to identify human and / or abstract figures. This park gets a lot of tourist demand. In 2007, around 16,500 people visited the ancient prints. If you are really interested, you have to make an previous booking.

Patrimony: The Legend of Murça

According to the elders of the Village of Murça (bathed in Douro) once upon a time, there was a bear that wandered that area, looking for food. However, it is said that this animal was in such a violent manner that came to attack people and even children.

Fonte: http://www.bestofdouro.com/concelhos-do-douro/murca/

In an act of courage, the courageous men of the village gathered to face the beast once and for all. In this struggle, many people ended up injured but the bear was defeated and killed. Achieved the triumph, a statue was built to the bear, which was eventually known as the Porca de Murça. This statue is still in the village to be visited.

The Portuguese Heart Jewel in New York

Ever heard of Sharon Stone? She is a famous American actress, model and producer. The truth is that this actress was seen using a Portuguese gold jewel while strolling the streets of Beverly Hills. This jewel was offered when she agreed to be the godmother of one of the ships from DouroAzul that currently roam the Douro River.

Fonte: http://www.jn.pt/live/Atualidade/default.aspx?content_id=3684175

This celebrity is a jewelry lover. This gem was made ​​by a goldsmith from Gondomar (Porto). The fact that this heart shaped jewel was seen in New York made ​​the rounds on the Portuguese social networks and the sales of this pendant have been increasing since then.

Patrimony: Amendoeiras em Flor

Source: http://flores.culturamix.com/flores/amendoeira-em-flor

To 200 km from Oporto, Vila Nova de Foz Côa attracts many tourists with "Amendoeiras em Flor".
This year, the festive season was from February to March when the Amendoeiras em Flor are covered in flowers. The festival filled with of cultural events and cultural diversity. The portuguese products born these trees are almonds and the oil that is extracted from almonds.
The landscapes of  this region are covered with a beautiful white and pink blanket.

Patrimony: Louça de Bisalhães

“Louça de Bisalhães” (or "Crockery of Bisalhães") is a way of working the clay, which is famous for its dark color, a knowledge that is passed from generation to generation.

Source: http://tempocaminhado.blogspot.pt/2012/07/as-festas-de-sao-pedro-de-vila-real.html

The name comes from the village that produces the crockery: Bisalhães, which is near Vila Real. Artisans sell their "pucarinhos" along the road.

The secret of the color of the pottery is in the oven and the way it is baked:

Patrimony: Barco Rabelo

Source: http://absguedes.blogspot.pt/2012/10/o-barco-rabelo.html

The Barco Rabelo is currently only used for touristic boat tours in Douro River. These trips can be very nice and relaxing but, in its origin, this typical vessel served to transport Porto wine from Douro, from the vineyards to the site where it was stored and sold later. 

Source: http://etnografiaemimagens.blogspot.pt/2010/06/barco-rabelo-sirga.html