Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Aveiro > Vagos > Gafanha da Boa Hora > Praia da Vagueira
The Espaço Museológico da Vagueira is strategically located on Praia da Vagueira, a coastal locality integrated into Gafanha da Boa Hora, municipality of Vagos, district of Aveiro. Its privileged position, a few steps from the seashore, places it directly within the dynamics and landscape of the fishing and seaside life that characterize this area.
Immersed in the unique environment of this beach, the museum benefits from its proximity to the Atlantic, allowing visitors to feel the sea breeze and observe the daily life that has historically shaped the community's identity. The surroundings are marked by an intrinsic connection to the sea, a setting that complements and enriches the experience of discovering local heritage.
This cultural space is dedicated to preserving and narrating the deep connection of Praia da Vagueira to the sea and its people. Through its collections and exhibitions, it offers a window into the past and present of the community, focusing on the traditions, daily life, and activities that have defined and continue to define this fishing locality.
The Espaço Museológico da Vagueira serves as a guardian of collective memory, allowing visitors to understand the social and economic evolution of the region. It is a meeting point with intangible and material heritage, where the history of fishing, seaside life, and the resilience of coastal populations come alive, reflecting the local soul and identity.
As a territory interpretation center, this museum is a fundamental place for understanding the experiences and challenges faced by coastal communities. It offers an authentic perspective on the interaction between man and nature, particularly the ocean, which has given and demanded so much from the inhabitants of Vagueira.
The Espaço Museológico da Vagueira constitutes a center for cultural valorization, documenting the ancestral techniques, customs, and particularities of a region in constant dialogue with its natural environment. Its existence reinforces the importance of safeguarding and sharing a legacy that is essential for understanding the historical and ethnographic richness of Gafanha da Boa Hora.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.563742,-8.7681358
Coordinates DMS: 40°33'49.5"N 08°46'5.3"W
Weather Gafanha da Boa Hora
On-duty Pharmacy Gafanha da Boa Hora
