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Paredes do Rio
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Paredes
5470, Paredes do Rio
It belongs to the group of traditional villages of Montalegre and is includ in the Artisans Route.
Nogueira
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- heritage
Nogueira
4730, Nogueira
A set of rural houses, with granite stones, cobblestone streets and espigueiros (small cereal warehouses). Very green vegetation surrounds it.
Macieira
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Macieira
4870, Macieira
A village with dispersed houses, located on a plain by the mountainous hillside. The villag hasa fvery old streets, with rural granite houses, culm rooftops and sun clocks. A special note to thirteen water mills on the Covelo river and to springs with clothes washing areas. The local crafstwork includes the wool stockings, the molhelhas and the crossas.
Lamas
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Lamas
4870, Lamas
A village located in a lush valley with narrow streets, tradtional farm houses with culm rooftops and rural houses, namely the Gaspar House, the Cabo House, the Seixo House and the Carvalinha House. A special note to the Chapel of Our Lady of Remédios (Remedies), to the "alminhas", on a wall that protects the water spring, the "canastros" that stand on stone pillars and several sun clocks. The "crossas" stand out in the local craftswork.
Joeus
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EN 1515
3475, Joeus
A typical mountain village with granite houses and narrow stone streets. It is surrounded by agricultural fields. The village is located on one of the mountain's foothills, with amazing views of the Serra da Estrela (Estrela Mountain) in clear sky days.
Formoselos
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Formoselos
4870, Formoselos
A set of dispersed houses. In this village, a special note to the 1794 crucifix, the "alminhas", devoted to Our Lady of Carmo, the chapel and the Castro (a celtic village) of Facho, located where the Tâmega and Cerva rivers meet.
Felgueira
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Felgueira
3730, Arões
Located on the hillside of the Freita mountain, this place stands out for its granite houses with slate rooftops. The rural core is rather small and the inhabitants are mostly farmers.
Favais
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Favais
4870, Favais
This village, where the inhabitants re small farmers, has culm covered houses and crossas that protect the sheperds from the rigorous winters. The architectural heritage includes tha chapel of Saint Luzia, the famous "Pedra de Favais" (Favais Rock), with carved angels and "alminhas". The natural heritage includes the Poio river with scenic views with gorges and waterfalls.
Cervos
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Cervos
5470, Cervos
A villega located on the mountain's hillside with panoramic views of the Beça river's valley. Its houses stand out for their architectural interest.