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COJA
You will find everything that you need here in Coja. There is a selection of cafes, bakers and various shops in the old town centre. The chemist (Farmacia with large green cross) and bank are located on the right hand side of the Main Street . There are 2 small but well stocked supermarkets, one on the Main Street and the other on the road up to the main church. There are several good restaurants in the town serving traditional meals where you will find the house red wine perfectly drinkable. 
The Lagar de Alva is a restaurant situated next to the local river beach and is set in an old olive press that still has the workings inside the restaurant. You can order a light lunch to eat outside next to the river if you want. Downstairs at the Verandhas de Alva is a pool table and this is where the local youth go for a drink. The health clinic is located almost directly across the river from the house, instead of taking the cobbled street into the centre of town take the next left turning and approx. 100ms on your left you will see a car park with some low buildings opposite the wood yard, this is the health clinic. There is also a childrens play park over the bridge and turn left approx. 300ms on the left hand side of the road.
GOIS
This small town has a lovely river beach where you can go for a swim in the clear water that runs straight off the mountains. It is nestled in a valley and a market is held here every Tuesday. You will find a chemist, supermarket, several bakers, cafes and restaurants. There is a health centre, a bank and an internet cafe.
Go into Arganil and pass the Intermarche on your right then just follow the signs for Gois.
ARGANIL
This is the district town where the main council offices are located and the GNR (Police) have their headquarters. The cottage hospital is at the top of the main street and turn left at the roundabout, then first right through the gates. There are 2 large supermarkets, Lidl and Intermarche and several smaller supermarkets located in the centre. Tourist Information can be found in the Museum (Museu Regional) next to the Library (Bibliotheqe). There is internet access on the library computers, you will need to book some time first or you will find an internet café in Gois.
Lots of little cafes and restaurants are there to be discovered and through the summer there are often events taking place in the town square, more details from tourist information. There are 2 chemists in the town centre, both have English speaking people there and several banks along the Main Street . The main district market is held here every Thurs morning usually closing down by 1pm just follow the crowds up to the free car park above the town centre. There is an outside swimming pool that is open to the public through the summer. A childrens play park is located at the bottom of the town park where there are tables and chairs for a picnic or just relaxing in the shade with a good book. Located high above Arganil is the church at Monte Alto, it is worth a visit on a clear day as the views are spectacular.
