Title: Things to Do in Santa Cruz do Douro in 2026 | Expedia.com [Santa Cruz do Douro Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Do-Douro.dx6130727)[Hotels in Santa Cruz do Douro](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Do-Douro-Hotels.d6130727.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Santa Cruz do Douro](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Cruz-Do-Douro.d6130727.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Cruz do Douro Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Do-Douro.d6130727.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Santa Cruz do Douro ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Cruz do Douro Types of activities [Santa Cruz do Douro Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-do-Douro.dx6130727) ![A view over Douro river. Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130727/11c97637-32bb-4eea-b71d-790345db5f97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view over Douro river. 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[](https://expedia.com/Garden-Of-Saint-Bartholomew-Baiao.d6264679.Vacation-Attraction) #### Baiao Municipal Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Baiao Municipal Museum during your travels in Campelo e Ovil. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Baiao-Municipal-Museum-Baiao.d6264670.Vacation-Attraction) #### Paroquial Church Find out about the history of Campelo e Ovil when you take a trip to Paroquial Church. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Paroquial-Church-Baiao.d6264682.Vacation-Attraction) #### Eça de Queiroz Foundation You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Eça de Queiroz Foundation during your travels in Santa Cruz do Douro e São Tomé de Covelas. [](https://expedia.com/Eca-De-Queiroz-Foundation-Baiao.d920441529433300992.Vacation-Attraction) #### São Tiago de Valadares Church After visiting São Tiago de Valadares Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Valadares. 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