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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Santa_Maria_da_FeiraSanta Maria da Feira - Wikipedia

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   Santa Maria da Feira is a heavily industrialized municipality and is famous for its several cork transforming and shoe factories. The town is the headquarters of Amorim corporation. The seat of the municipality is Feira, famous for its medieval castle which was the residence of Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques , for a short period of time.

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3. www.beportugal.com › santa-maria-da-feiraSanta Maria da Feira: A Medieval Town In A Modern World

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   • Where Is Santa Maria Da Feira
   • How to Get There from Porto
   • Living in Santa Maria Da Feira
   • Visiting Santa Maria Da Feira
   • Best Things to Do in Santa Maria Da Feira
   • Medieval Festival of Santa Maria Da Feira
   • Cities to Visit Around Santa Maria Da Feira

   Distance from Porto

   Santa Maria da Feira still belongs to Porto’s Metropolitan Area, more precisely it belongs to the Aveiro district. It is just 34 km away from Porto, which will only take about 30 minutes to get there by car. It can take longer by public transport, but not that much.

   Distance from Lisbon

   With Santa Maria da Feira situated in the North, and Lisbon being in the South, you would have probably guessed that it takes longer to get from one city to the other. These cities are almost 300 km away from each other and a trip by car can last for almost 3 hours.

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   By train

   Porto has an extense area in terms of public transport, so you shouldn’t have a problem getting to Santa Maria da Feira with the right tips. Here are the following: 1. Catch a train from Campanhã station (the one that goes to Aveiro, on the yellow line); 2. Get off at Espinhostation so you can change to a local train; 3. You need to exit Espinho’s main station and enter on Espinho-Vouga station, 6 minutes away on foot (going South on Avenue 8); 4. Catch the train 5208 that goes to Oliveira de...

   By bus

   Prepare yourself for a long journey here. Traveling through long-distance cities in Portugal takes a bit longer when you chose to go by bus. Only local buses connect these types of cities, so it takes much longer to get to your destination. But do not worry, because we have prepared this trip for you. Even though there are a lot of buses to choose from, we will let you know the fastest ways to get to Santa Maria da Feira from Porto: 1. Go to Campo 24 de Agosto, close to Porto’s downtown, and...

   By car

   The distance between Porto and Santa Maria da Feira is about 34 km. Portugal has great highways which you can travel on, so you should not have difficulty in getting to the country’s most Medieval town. By car, you can take one of the following highways: 1. A1; 2. A29; 3. A32. Despite the highway you choose, the time spent on the journey is more or less the same: between 28 and 38 minutes. If you don’t have a car, don’t worry because you can always rent one. There are several companies in Por...

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   Is it a good place to live?

   It is. We are speaking of a quiet town that has less population than cities like Porto or Lisbon. The city has increasingly grown in the latest years and nowadays it has everything you need in a short distance. Back in the days, people needed to go to Porto to deal with important matters, such as the ones related to taxes for example. Nowadays, you don’t have that problem anymore. Santa Maria da Feira has a bunch of supermarkets, pharmacies, a hospital, local stores, restaurants, nightlife an...

   Is it safe?

   Santa Maria da Feira is a very safe place to live in, just like its country. Being a small area with fewer people also has its benefits. One of those surely is safety, so don’t stress about moving into a new city.

   Cost of living

   If you are coming from another country in Europe, or even from another continent, you will find the cost of living here is much cheaper. Buying everyday essentials is not expensive. The same thing with taxes, which is lower than the rest of Europe. In terms of renting an apartment, you can spend between 350€ and 500€ for a 3 room apartment. When compared with Porto, the cost is much lower as you cannot find places like these at such a price. Living in Portocan be very expensive, so Santa Mari...

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   Best season

   SANTA MARIA DA FEIRA WEATHER The best season to visit the Medieval town is during Summer because of the Medieval Festival. It truly is a one of a kind experience you cannot miss. Read on further to find out why.

   Best restaurants

   Santa Maria da Feira is a perfect town for trying the best Portuguese foodthat Portugal has to offer. From typical dishes to other gastronomies (such as Italian), you can find great restaurants around town. Check out the following: 1. Cantinho Nobre; 2. Petisco da Vila; 3. Lago; 4. Baco.come; 5. Casa Mia; 6. Taberna do Xisto; 7. Amandius; 8. Adega Monhé.

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   Visit the Castle;

   Go to the Zoo of Lourosa;

   Visit the Museum of Santa Maria de Lamas;

   See a movie at Cineteatro António Lamoso;

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   In Portuguese, it is called “Viagem Medieval“. “Viagem” means “travel” and it literally means you can travel in time and return to Medieval times. The city transforms itself to something quite spectacular, welcoming locals, expats, and tourists with tents that sell traditional food, jewelry, and antique clothes. Come by and join the prehistoric tim...

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   Santa Maria da Feira has the advantage of being close to a lot of known cities, such as Porto, Aveiro, Esmoriz, Espinho, Cortegaça and Torreira. Please subscribe to our newsletterto get to know more about the cities around Santa Maria da Feira.

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4. www.portugalvisitor.com › portugal-city-guidesSanta Maria da Feira Guide - Portugal Visitor

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   Santa Maria da Feira is famous for its signature pastry the fogaça. A sweet bun, the local delicacy was baked to ward off a plague in the Middle Ages and is celebrated at the Festa das Fogaceiras held annually on January 20.

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6. www.visitportugal.com › en › NRSanta Maria da Feira | www.visitportugal.com

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   Santa Maria da Feira. Situated in the centre of a region that, in the 11th and 12th centuries, was known as "Terras de Santa Maria" and provided the link between the north of the country and Coimbra, this place gave its name to a fair that was held in the area at that time.

7. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-santa15 Best Things to Do in Santa Maria da Feira (Portugal)

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   • Castle of Santa Maria da Feira. The town’s crowning glory is one of the most complete medieval monuments in the country. The castle was a regional stronghold from the 11th to the 15th centuries, and amazingly, large pieces of architecture survive from each period.
   • Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria. Every summer Santa Maria da Feira stages an event putting ordinary renaissance fairs to shame. The Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria has markets, jesters, mock jousting tournaments, traditional dances, falconry demonstrations and a whole lot more.
   • Museu Convento dos Lóios. Also a museum, this 16th-century convent is a sight in its own right: It has a cloister with a fountain in the middle and the stunning monumental stairway that zig-zags up to the western facade of the connecting Church of the Holy Spirit.
   • Zoo de Lourosa. This zoo has the distinction of being the only ornithological park in Portugal. And it is dedicated to no other animal, with some 500 birds from 150 species, and housed in 80 different aviaries or open enclosures.

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   Things to Do in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal: See Tripadvisor's 10,351 traveller reviews and photos of Santa Maria da Feira tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Santa Maria da Feira.

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   How far is Santa Maria da Feira from Porto?

   • Santa Maria da Feira is 34 km away from Porto and despite its Medieval look, it is still one of the most visited towns nowadays. Find out how to get there, everything about the best season to visit and the best restaurants to dine in. Of course, we wouldn’t forget about the iconic Medieval Festival so you don’t miss out this year.

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   Where is Santa Maria da Feira located?

   • Santa Maria da Feira ( European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tɐ mɐˈɾi.ɐ ðɐ ˈfɐjɾɐ] ⓘ) is a city and a municipality in Aveiro District in Portugal, 23 km from central Porto. The population in 2011 was 139,309, [ 1] in an area of 215.88 km². [ 2] Castle of Santa Maria da Feira.

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   Why is Santa Maria da Feira important?

   • The castle of Santa Maria da Feira, the ex-libris of Feira, is a testament to the military architecture of the Middle Ages. It is the fulcrum of the history of the region, and an important point in the Reconquista . In the time of king Denis of Portugal, Feira already was the see of a julgado (old administrative division).

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   How did Santa Maria da Feira get its name?

   • The name of the town comes from the fair (feira) that was held here starting in the beginning of the 12th century. The area around Santa Maria da Feira was once crisscrossed by Roman roads such as the Via Olissipo-Bracara Augusta connecting Lisbon and Braga. The fortress in the town dates back to the 11th century or possibly even earlier.

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   Is Santa Maria da Feira a good place to live?

   • Santa Maria da Feira has a bunch of supermarkets, pharmacies, a hospital, local stores, restaurants, nightlife and even a shopping center nearby. It really is a great place to visit and live in, combining modern areas with historic ones. Is it safe? Santa Maria da Feira is a very safe place to live in, just like its country.

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   What is the best place to visit in Santa Maria da Feira?

   • The municipality's sights include the Convento do Espírito Santo (convent), the Igreja da Misericórdia (church; 18th century), and the Rua Direita (street; 18th and 19th century architecture). However, its greatest landmark is the castelo Santa Maria da Feira Castle, from the 11th century. The municipal holiday is January 20.

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10. pt.wikipedia.org › wiki › Santa_Maria_da_FeiraSanta Maria da Feira – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre

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    Santa Maria da Feira ou Vila da Feira é uma cidade portuguesa localizada na sub-região da Área Metropolitana do Porto, pertencendo à região do Norte e ao distrito de Aveiro. Tem uma área urbana de 23,52 km 2 [3], 19.792 habitantes em 2021 [4] e uma denisdade populacional de 841 habitantes por km 2.