Celorico de Basto stands out because it is "where the Minho changes color" for its own natural characteristics that distinguishes it from other municipalities. In fact, to know Celorico de Basto is to open a door and enter directly into communion with nature. The mountains and the river paint the landscape of the municipality, where you can enjoy a natural and calming region in an striking way. An environment marked by the rurality, offers the lovers of these places the possibility of discovering surprising panoramas still today. But Celorico also has the marks of the exquisite beauty built by the hands of the man, such as the famous Basto Gardens, the magnificent manor houses or the genuine craftsmanship like gold embroidery (in pieces of linen or velvet), basketry and The carpets of rags. This is also a land for good food lovers, especially when at the table Freixieiro veal style, “Cabidela” (home chicken stew with rice and vinegar) and kid with rice in the oven are served.