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Showing posts with label Macedo do Mato. Show all posts

Sunday, February 10, 2019

Visit the Pedestrian Trail of the Pombais - Macedo do Mato

The Pedestrian trail of the pombais begins in the width of the Parish of Macedo of the Mato, goes towards West until finding the Ribeira de Vale of Crasto, that accompanies downstream. When you reach a junction, take the left, then take the right path that climbs between the olive grove. At the next cut, descend to the Regato do Borteal, which we cross, rounding Cabeço da Barreira on the right and following in the direction of Sanceriz. When passing the center of the village you can see several diving sources, pigeons, the pillory and the Mother Church. A diversion to the Sanceriz watermill is also possible. At the exit of the village, head around Cabeço da Forca on the right, descending to Ribeira de Vilalva and following a rural road that accompanies this river to Frieira (upstream). As you cross the Romanesque bridge, another watermill, recently restored, appears to our left. Going forward, there is the chapel of S. João, the Mother Church and the pillory of Frieira.
When you get to the cruise, take the left path that leads the walker back to Macedo do Mato. Again we find Olival and Ribeira de Crasto Valley that we now follow upstream.

Visit the Bridge of Frieira - Macedo do Mato

The Ponte de Frieira on the Vale de Moinhos river, is located in Macedo do Mato parish. It goes back to the fifteenth century.
The bridge was for many years the only access to the village of Sanceriz.
This Bridge is a stone masonry construction, features an easel board set in five perfect back arches, the middle one being the largest. It has a sea-cutter downstream. The guards, in stone, show signs of restoration. The pavement is of the Portuguese sidewalk type.
It has been classified as Property of Municipal Interest since 1990.

Visit the Pelourinho de Frieira - Macedo do Mato

The Pelourinho de Frieira is located in Macedo do Mato parish, and has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933.