The ruins of the Royal Filatory of Chacim are impressive. Three-storey high, they are one of the last testimonies of the silk industry in Trás-os-Montes.
The Cego do Maio and the tragic-maritime history at Póvoa de Varzim Museum
When the stormy waves of the Poveiro sea wanted lives, the Cego do Maio stood up to them. His story is told in the Museu Municipal da Póvoa de Varzim.
Cantadeiras de Redondo: singing in the feminine
Who said that cante alentejano is only for men? In Rua do Castelo, in Redondo, a group of women demonstrate that the pleasure of polyphonic singing is for everyone. The Cantadeiras de Redondo sing and enchant.
Melgaço Cinema Museum: a collection not to be missed
Alvarinho and nature are the municipality’s ex-libris, but in Melgaço there’s a museum that has some of the best collections…
7 objects with history between Redondo and Ossa Mountain
Between the town of Redondo and Ossa mountain there’s a lot to see and do. Here are 7 things you can’t miss on a visit to this municipality in the Alentejo, which knows how to welcome visitors like no one else.
Azibo reservoir: the beach of Trás-os-Montes
The Azibo reservoir is unique in Portugal: its beaches are of an unusual quality and its biodiversity is unique
Purslane soup recipe – Redondo
Purslane soup is a typical Alentejo dish that is very tasty and simple to make. But, of course, it has tricks, like all dishes.
Eudósia: the Galician refugee that Castro Laboreiro hid
This is the story of Eudósia, a young teacher and refugee from the Spanish War who found refuge in Castro Laboreiro and left a mark on its people.
Podence: the village that Caretos put on the map
It was a tradition thousands of years old that made the village of Podence, in Macedo de Cavaleiros, known. The caretos, which rattle the girls at Carnival time, are one of the most genuine Portuguese popular manifestations.
7 objects with history between Castro Laboreiro and Melgaço
Between Castro Laboreiro and Melgaço, we tell the story of 7 objects that help us get to know the northernmost municipality of Portugal better.