São João Festival: The Pulse of Tradition
Curia Route - Thermal Heritage and Wine Tourism
Starting from our base in Curia, we immerse ourselves in an interpretative walking tour through the history and identity of Bairrada. We explore the thermal heritage, where wine tourism and the culture of sparkling wine serve as our guiding thread. In this special edition, our steps lead to the joy and flavors of the **São João Festival** in Mata da Curia, merging local knowledge with the authenticity of popular gatherings.
• discover the mystique and Belle Époque architecture of Curia
• understand the history of wine tourism and the birthplace of sparkling wine
• experience local tradition at the São João Festival (Mata da Curia)
choose your experience
Interpretative Walking Tour: €35 / participant
included in the experience:
guide, mandatory insurance, and interpretative support
visit and wine/sparkling wine tasting at the Espaço Rota da Bairrada
stop at the S. João Festival - Mata da Curia
(includes traditional grilled sardine in bread and a flute of sparkling wine)
final toast at our "base camp"
"TreesAndTravel / IsaLua coworking space"
dates and availability:
permanent route "Bairrada Vineyards - Curia":
available upon reservation all year round.
special departure (single date)
Tuesday, June 23rd
tour start: 15:30h
Grand Night and São João Festival
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Portuguese National Football Team Match
experience dynamics:
5km interpretative walking tour through the historical and thermal heritage of Curia, focusing on wine tourism and stopping at the S. João Festival in Mata da Curia.
recommended equipment:
Comfortable shoes for urban/park walking, sun protection for the beginning of the tour, a light jacket for the evening at the festival, and a camera.
conditions:
booking mandatory and subject to availability confirmation
external groups (Coimbra, Aveiro, etc.) Personalized pick-up service — Upon Request
Information for Portuguese visitors:
Please check the Portuguese version for more information.
Leaving our base camp in Curia at 15:30h, we begin an interpretative walking tour focused on the history, heritage, and wine culture of the region. Our first stop is the old Curia train station (designed by Cottinelli Telmo), which today houses the "Rota da Bairrada" space, where we stop for a wine/sparkling wine tasting and catch a glimpse of the finest wines produced across the Bairrada region.
We continue through this thermal area, where the Curia Thermal Spa, the Palace Hotel, and the Grande Hotel da Curia stand as historic landmarks, true remnants of the "Belle Époque" and "Art Nouveau" architecture that frame the golden age of thermalism.
In this special São João edition, we walk up towards the village of Mata da Curia with a perfect schedule: we arrive at the festival grounds around 18:00h, just in time to watch the Portuguese National Team football match on a giant screen! It is the ideal reason to start the party early, cheering for the team while sharing traditional grilled sardines and raising a flute of local sparkling wine.
Returning to Curia, we close the walk with a collective toast at our base camp, "TreesAndTravel-IsaLua coworking space", celebrating the perfect harmony between culture, sports, and popular tradition!
book now – limited slots
Permanent route: available upon reservation all year round
Special Departure (Single Date): Tuesday, June 23rd (at 15h30)
• walk through Curia's thermal heritage with a touch of wine tourism
• cheer for the national team on a giant screen and enjoy the S. João Festival in Mata da Curia
Guarantee your spot on this unique journey of slow tourism, football, and popular tradition.
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