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Villages in Bragança

Rio de Onor

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Rio de Onor
5300, Rio de Onor

Bragança

Portuguese-Spanish village inserted in the protected area of the Montesinho Natural Park. It stands out for preserving ancestral customs, such as the community regime of property and land use, and for the unique dialect of its inhabitants. The houses, built in schist and with porch balconies, are beautiful examples of regional architecture. The village is "divided" into Rio de Onor de Baixo and Rio de Onor de Cima, which coexist between Portugal and Spain.

Montesinho

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Montesinho
5300, Montesinho

Bragança

A village located at an altitude of about one thousand metres, part of the so-called "Terra Fria" (Cold Land). It gave its name to the Natural Park of Montesinho, of which it is a part. A special note to the beautiful surrounding landscapes, with the green of the morasses in contrast with golden and reddish of the woods and to the popular buildings in schist and granite. Its inhabitants still maintain some ancient communal uses. Do visit the "casa abrigo" (shelter house) and the dam. The area is also good for mountainering.

França

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França
5300, França

Bragança

A typical village of the region named Terra Fria Transmontana (Cold Land of Trás-os-Montes), located in the protected area of the Natural Park of Montesinho. A special note to the water-mills, the horse riding centre, the dam, the dovecots and several buildings of popular architecture. It has great faunistic relevance at the European level and it is the habitat of several animal species. It is also a privileged area for the lovers of open air sports, with several pedestrian trails and mountaineering. The traditional music and the typical gastronomy, with a special note to the famous Montesinho kid, are the …

Rabal

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Rabal
5300, Rabal

Bragança

A preserved rural village located on the northwest of the Sabor river. The pre-historic forts show that this area has been inhabited for a very long time.