Oliveira

Oliveira is a locality in Oliveira (Santa Maria), Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga District. Oliveira is situated nearby to the locality Pedome, as well as near the town Riba de Ave.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Estação arqueológica de São João de Perrelos and Bridge of Serves.

Estação arqueológica de São João de Perrelos

Nature reserve

Photo: Joseolgon, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Estação arqueológica de São João de Perrelos is a nature reserve.

Bridge of Serves

Bridge

Photo: Joseolgon, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Bridge of Serves is a bridge to connect Pedome, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal to Gondar, Guimarães, Portugal, crossing the Ave River. The bridge was classified as a National Monument in 1938. Bridge of Serves is situated 2½ km northeast of Oliveira.

Monumento a «Narciso Ferreira»

Memorial

Photo: Marta.i.sousa, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Monumento a «Narciso Ferreira» is a memorial.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Riba de Ave and Castelões.

Riba de Ave is a Portuguese town located in the municipality of Vila Nova de Famalicão. The population in 2011 was 3,425, in an area of 2.76 km². The town has existed since before Portugal became a country, although it has never been more than a tiny village in the Ave Valley.