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Showing posts with label Trás-os-Montes. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Visiting the pedestrian route of the Forest and Biodiversity - Zoio

The walking path of the Forest and Biodiversity starts in Carrazedo and heads in the direction of Zoio. The first 700 meters coincide with the Carrazedo - Alimonde route. Soon after the beginning of the Biodiversity Station of Carrazedo, the routes separate and this one goes in the direction of the Site of the Pombeira, entering a wood of negral oak. You will pass the Florestal House of Pombeira and finish the forest, followed by agricultural paths to the village of Zoio. After visiting the village, take the direction of Martim, and when you reach Casa Florestal, return to Carrazedo by forest path.

Visit the Chapel of Santa Luzia - Zoio


Monday, May 13, 2019

Visit the Quinta das Colmeias - Sortes

Located in Lanção, in the Parish of Sortes, Quinta das Colmeias is a Rural Tourism House.
The country house has an on-site restaurant, serving a variety of Portuguese dishes.

Visit the Church of São Mamede - Sortes


Sunday, May 12, 2019

Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of the Annunciation - Serapicos

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Annunciation is a Marian sanctuary located in the parish of Serapicos.
Although it is not known when the original chapel was built, it is known that it was built in thanks to the inhabitants of the village, after one of them, who was returning home on a winter day in a cart drawn by a yoke, was surprised by hungry wolves. In distress, the man begged the help of Our Lady, and the wolves retired without doing any damage to either of their two animals.
The chapel, under the invocation of Our Lady of the Warning, already existed in the late seventeenth century and was served by a confraternity of the same name. The confraternity dates back to 1726, because at that time it was already enriched with indulgences.
The primitive chapel, damaged by time, was replaced by the current one, in the same place, around 1890.
The pilgrimage procession takes place annually on the first Sunday of June.
Exemplary religious architecture. It integrates eight temples allusive to the ordeal.

Visit the Ribeira de Serapicos


Visit to Serapicos Fluvial Beaches

The river beach of Serapicos fed by the waters of the river Angueira is a large recreational space in the water, which in the summer months delight those who pass by here.
This Beach does not have surveillance to bathers

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Visit the Serapicos Picnic Park

The Parque de Merendas de Serapicos is located by the river Angueira. To get here you have to walk through the village until you reach a pontoon, then you will see the dense thicket of poplars and willows shading the various tables and benches in the picnic area.

Visit the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption - Serapicos


Visiting the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Serapicos


Thursday, May 9, 2019

Visit the pedestrian route of the Quercus - Sendas

The pedestrian path of the Quercus, part of the center of the town of Sendas to Vila Franca, taking the forest path that goes around the Monte do Gato and descends to the Tua Line. When you reach the old stop of Vila Franca, take the path from the right to the center of the village. Then it goes to Fermentãos, by a parallel road to the old line of railroad. At the exit of the village we cross the Roman bridge over the Ribeira de Sendas, then take the left path that accompanies the stream to the south. It climbs to the highest point of the route, at 873 meters and appreciates the landscape to the places already visited. The descent to Sendas is always done by forest paths.
Shortly after crossing the river, you reach an extension where you can choose to continue the walk to Cabeço Pelado and visit a waterfall or return to the starting point.
If you opt for the main road, go back over the river, continuing along that bank, for about 3km. Cross the river again and it is already in the final phase of the route that a small detour (250m) to visit the waterfall, known as Caldeira de Piones.

Visit the Pillory of Vila Franca de Lampaças - Sendas

The Pelourinho of Vila Franca de Lampaças is located in Sendas parish and is classified as a Building of Public Interest.

Monday, May 6, 2019

Visit the Sendas Tiles Panel


Visit the Fountain of Sendas


Visit the Railway Station of Sendas

Sendas Railroad Station, originally known as Quintella, was a gauge of the Tua Line, which served as the town of Sendas, in the Municipality of Bragança.
In July 1905, work on the Tua Line ran very fast, and it was hoped that at the end of September or early October it would arrive at Quintella station, next to Valdrez and Sendas. However, this section only entered service on 18 December of that year, while the next section, until Rossas, entered the service on 14 August 1906.
In 1939, the National Railway Company made restoration works at this station.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Visit the Tower of the Old Cathedral - Sé (Bragança)


Visit the Cathedral of Bragança - Sé (Bragança)

The Cathedral of Bragança is the seat of the Diocese of Bragança-Miranda. The temple was inaugurated in 2001. It was designed by the architect Vassalo Rosa in a total space of 10 thousand square meters.

Visit the Rio Fervença - Sé (Bragança)

The Fervença River, crosses the parish of Sé and is one of the most pleasant places for walking and practicing outdoor activities in the city of Bragança.

Monday, April 22, 2019

Visit the Quinta da Rica-Fé - Sé (Bragança)

Quinta da Rica-Fé is a large rural tourism property surrounded by nature and located in the parish of Sé that has an outdoor pool with barbecue facilities and a chapel. It is 2 km from the center of the city of Bragança.
The property features an old granite fountain from 1742. There is also a sports area.

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Visit the Pousada de São Bartolomeu - Sé (Bragança)

The Pousada de São Bartolomeu, situated in the parish of Sé, offers panoramic views of the city and Bragança Castle. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool.
Rooms at Pousada de Bragança have a private balcony with views of the outdoor pool and the walls of the medieval castle. It is also possible to go hiking and fishing in the surrounding area.