About Mesão Frio

Mesão Frio is a municipality in the Vila Real district, in the northern Portuguese region of Douro. The population in 2011 was 10,265, in an area of ​​232.58 km². The municipality is located in the Cova da Beira subregion, in the District of Vila Real. It is bordered on the north by the municipality of Mondim de Basto, on the east by the municipality of Ribeira de Pena, on the south by the municipality of Vila Nova de Paiva and on the west by the municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar. The seat of the municipality is the town of Mesão Frio. The municipality is crossed by the Tâmega River and includes the freguesias of Bairro, Casal Vasco, Mesão Frio, Rio de Onor and Vale de Cambra. The economy of Mesão Frio is based on agriculture, livestock, forestry and tourism. The municipality is known for its wines, which are produced in the sub-region of Cova da Beira. Mesão Frio has a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot, dry summers. The municipality is home to the Mesão Frio Dam, which is part of the Tâmega Hydroelectric Power Plant. The dam is a major tourist attraction in the region. Mesão Frio is a municipality with a rich historical and cultural heritage. The municipality is home to the Mesão Frio Roman Ruins, which are some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Portugal. The municipality also has a number of museums, including the Mesão Frio Museum, the Museum of Sacred Art and the Museum of Wine and Vineyards. Mesão Frio is a municipality with a great potential for tourism. The municipality is home to a number of hotels, guesthouses and camping sites. The municipality is also home to a number of restaurants, cafes and bars.