Dominguizo

Dominguizo is a peaceful village nearby Covilhã, where runs the lovely Zêzere river, providing unforgettable landscapes, in a place blessed by nature.

The origins of this settlement are probably quite ancient, as Roman occupancy vestiges were found in a hill fort in “Quinta do Godinho”.
In all probability, the great development of this village happened around the Manor House “Viscondessa Palace”, also known as “Casa Neves” or “Casa dos Castelo Branco”, nowadays transformed into a nursery school.

With a strong rural feature, some industries have developed more recently in Dominguizo, mainly in the textile area, helping to the fixation of the populations that were quite decreasing.

Dominguizo is proud of its heritage, with highlights such as the 17th century Mother Church, the São Sebastião Chapel, the interesting Public Fountain “Fonte Nova” dated of 1931 and the lovely Old Fountain of the 19th century, popularly known as the “Sweethearts Fountain”, as according to the legend it is said that any boy or girl from another village that drinks this fountain’s water will surely get married in Dominguizo.

Quite pleasant id the Fluvial Beach of Dominguizo, with natural landscapes of great beauty, where often take place local events, like music shows and other festivities.