The Gil Eannes Hospital Ship
The Gil Eannes Hospital Ship
Gil Eannes Hospital Ship, built in Viana do Castelo in 1955

The Gil Eannes Hospital Ship

The Gil Eannes Hospital Ship

A maritime and historical journey

Discover the legacy of the Gil Eannes

The Gil Eannes Hospital Ship, built at the Viana do Castelo Shipyards, is a floating treasure, anchored in the Foz do Lima.

Hospital of the seas

Cod origins

In 1955, the Gil Eannes began its mission as a floating hospital. For decades, it looked after the fishermen of the Portuguese cod fleet on the banks of Newfoundland and Greenland.

Abandonment and rescue

Once the cod fleet was decommissioned, the ship was abandoned in Lisbon docks. In 1998, the Gil Eannes Foundation rescued it from the scrapyard for around 250,000 euros. A campaign united the entire Viana do Castelo community in this unprecedented effort.

Museum space and memories

A remarkable transformation

Cleaned and restored, the Gil Eannes was opened to the public in Foz do Lima. Today, it is a museum space with exhibition rooms, a meeting room and a souvenir store.

Unforgettable visits

Explore life on board, discover the importance of this ship in maritime history and enjoy the view of the river. The Gil Eannes is a symbol of pride for Viana do Castelo.

How to get there

  • Latitude: 41.69352
  • Longitude: -8.82818

Sail through the past

The Gil Eannes is more than just a ship: it is a living testimony to the courage of fishermen and their dedication to health. Visit, climb aboard and feel the sea breeze

More Info: https://fundacaogileannes.pt

Find your Holiday Home Dream

Enjoy tranquillity and privacy

In this holiday home section, we have several lodges proposals that allow you to enjoy tranquillity and privacy

Land House

The Land House is a house with modern architecture, characterised by several open planes, asymmetries and large windows and doors, while retaining some 19th century features, such as the stone-vaulted walls with wooden and iron details.

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Olive House

Olive House is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the days when time stands still.

Decorated with modernity, enjoy every corner of this space and take advantage of your stay to relax and rest your mind.

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Tree House

Tree House is a house steeped in history, with a particular 19th century Gothic-style architecture (exterior) and modern style (interior), transformed into a modern, forward-looking house, making it a unique and special place.

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Bird House

Quercia Houses is a group of houses and flats where you can relax with your family. Between peace and quiet, you’ll find the perfect place to rest, where you’ll lose yourself in time: there’s no beginning or end to what’s good for you. We have a wide range of spaces

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Garden House

The Garden House has a special atmosphere due to its direct access to the garden. The glass doors of the rooms let in natural light so you can enjoy the environment that surrounds our space.

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Cherry House

Quercia Houses Mazarefes is a group of houses and flats where you can relax with your family. And yes, here we have a special space specially designed for your little duckling. We are pet friendly. Between peace and quiet, you’ll find the perfect place to rest, where you’ll lose yourself

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Sun House

Sun House is the ideal home for your stay, as you can enjoy a distinctive space with an outdoor area in the centre that gives you the best of both worlds: the comfort of the interior rooms and the atmosphere of Mother Nature that surrounds us. Close your eyes, breathe

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Marquês House

Marquês House is the ideal house for your stay, as you can enjoy a distinctive space in a privileged area of the city of Viana do Castelo

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Flower House

The Flower House is distinguished by its decor full of colour and life, which will certainly brighten up the time you spend here.

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Land Suite

The Land Suite is the perfect place to relax and connect with the world. Lie back on our comfortably prepared bed, take a deep breath and enjoy everything around you.

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Quercia Houses

Where moments become memories.

Viana do Castelo is more than just a destination, it’s a lifestyle and a haven for generations.

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