Tabuaço

The roots of the village of Tabuaço (tuh-boo-AH-soo, /tɐ.bu.ˈa.su/) date back to times older than Portuguese nationality. During prehistory, several peoples settled here leaving the ruins of shelters and castros, and the remains of work instruments, such as ceramic pieces or primitive oil presses and wine and oil presses.

Agriculture remains the most important sector in the region, employing over half of the active population. Wine and handicrafts are among the products of greatest economic importance.

The nearest motorway is the A24 (Autoestrada do Interior Norte). Northbound take exit 10 to N313; southbound take exit 11 to N2. Then take N222 to EM512.

Intercity bus service is available from Rede Expressos.

• 🌍 Igreja de Barcos (Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Igreja Paroquial de Barcos), Barcos. Medieval parish church dating back to perhaps the 12th century. National monument. (updated Jul 2021)

• 🌍 Tabua D'aço, Rua Môa (Edifício Piscinas Municipais), ☏ +351 254 781 711, geral@restaurantetabuadaco.com. M–Sa 12:00–16:00 & 18:30–21:30, Su 12:00–21:00. Typical Portuguese cooking mixed with Spanish, Italian, Austrian, and Asian dishes by chef Thomas Egger. Extensive wine list focusing on the Douro Valley. Mid-range. (updated Jul 2021)

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