About Marco de Canaveses

Marco de Canaveses is a town and a municipality in Portugal. The town has a population of about 11,000 people and is located in the district of Porto. The municipality is also part of the Greater Porto subregion. The town of Marco de Canaveses is located in the foothills of the Marão mountain range. The highest point in the municipality is Pico do Marão, which has an altitude of 1,402 metres. The municipality covers an area of 97.5 square kilometres and includes several villages and hamlets, such as Alvarenga, Arnoses, Ferreira, Lamalonga, Lamelas, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Marco, Pedrouços, Pinheiro, Sobrado, and Vale de Cambra. The town of Marco de Canaveses was founded in the 12th century. It was a stopover point for pilgrims on their way to the sanctuary of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Today, Marco de Canaveses is a thriving town with a number of businesses, shops, and restaurants. It is also a popular tourist destination, due to its proximity to Porto and the Douro Valley. There are a number of interesting places to visit in Marco de Canaveses, such as the Municipal Museum, the Church of São Domingos, and the Fortress of São João Baptista. If you're looking for a place to stay in Marco de Canaveses, there are a number of hotels, guest houses, and apartments available to rent.