Mangualde

Inserted in the District of Viseu, the municipality of Mangualde has a territorial parcel of 219.3 km2, and composes the Demarcated Regions of Dão Wine, Serra da Estrela Cheese and Bravo Apple of Esmolfe.

The results of the 2021 Census point to a population of 19,303 people living in the municipality.

It has good quality access and internal road infrastructure, namely the A25 and the CP railway line of Beira Alta. The basic infrastructure of electricity , sanitation and water, and social support infrastructure such as health and education cover practically the entire population of the municipality.

Mangualde

The three sectors of economic activity are present, occupying the tertiary sector the majority of the working population, followed by secondary and, finally, primary.

Inserted in the platform of Mondego and defined as a vast plateau surrounded by mountains, it integrates the plateau beirão. To the north and northeast is delimited by the mountains of Nave, Côta, Leomil and Lapa, to the Northwest by the Serra do Caramulo, Gralheira and Montemuro, and to the Southeast by serra da Estrela. Formed by small mountains, the territory extends towards Senhora do Weeby. It is visited by several watercourses that subsidize two important river routes.

The climate is mild, with the maximum temperature peak reached in August and the minimum in January.

The historical importance of the county is remarkable. There are traces of human presence in this region from prehistory and an evolution of the occupation of the territory to the present day. The populations have experienced several challenges over time, and adaptation to different economic and social contexts is also visible in the history and essence of the municipality of Mangualde.

Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Cervães

There are, therefore, many monuments and tourist routes available to visit and enjoy, in the city or in nature.

The local gastronomy highlights the bean pastries, the mangualde-style beirão stew, the goat baked in a wood oven and, of course, the cheese of the mountains. Promoting the gastronomy, palates, flavors and brands of the region are objective of the Municipality of Mangualdense, which launched a campaign called «(De)Gostar Mangualde", which intends to present a product of the municipality monthly.

The municipality of Mangualde has a great abundance of resources, which also result in an artisanal tradition in which tibaldinho embroidery, pottery, stained glass, honey, ceramics and small distillery gain special prominence for the economy and population subsistence.

Rural and housing tourism are the excellence of Mangualde, where you can take the opportunity to rest and appreciate what the municipality has to offer. You can also enjoy moments of well-being at the Alcafache Termas, or family leisure at Live Beach.

Sources: Mangualde Town Hall and Mangualde Tourism

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useful contacts

Centro de Saúde de Mangualde

+351 232 619 480

Estrada da Estação

3530-125 Mangualde

csmangualde@srsviseu.min-saude.pt Website

GNR

+351 232 622 258

Rua Pintor José Maria de Almeida

3530-091 Mangualde

ct.vis.dmgl.pmgl@gnr.pt

Bombeiros Voluntários de Mangualde

+351 232 619 610

Rua da Lavandeira Nº 7

3530-091 Mangualde

bombeiros@abvmangualde.com Website

Câmara Municipal de Mangualde

+351 232 619 880

Largo Dr. Couto

3534-004 Mangualde

geral@cmmangualde.pt Website

Turismo de Mangualde

+351 232 613 980

Largo Dr. Couto

3534-004 Mangualde

turismo@cmmangualde.pt Website