The region…
Lindoso’s castle is a defence monument, which has played an important role during periods of military conflict with Castela. It was built in the 13th century and during the Restoration Wars, it played a major role because of its frontier localization. Inside, the walls, the alcaide and garrison houses, the chapel and the oven, among others, are in ruins.There is an threshing-ground composed of 50 granaries of the 17th and 18th centuries. It is located near the castle and constitutes a unique and beautiful agglomerate. Entirely made of stone, each one is supported by several short columns, standing on rock. The granary’s covering is made of two granite slabs united in an obtuse angle, decorated by a protective cross.
About 20 km East of this village is Touvedo Dam which, besides the production of energy, complements Alto Lindoso Dam, controlling the high streams from the turbine (a total of 250 m3 for the two groups). Touvedo plays an important regulatory role, avoiding harsh changes in the stream of Lima river.
The feast of Santa Maria Madalena is held on the first Sunday after 22 July. During the procession, the Saint is carried on a wood cart, because of the belief in a miracle: a man asked the saint to relieve him of an incurable disease in a leg. For pay, he would offer a cart to carry the Saint, due to the big distance between Lindoso and Madalena. The miracle happened and the promise was kept.
| House | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Casa do Amparo | Pax 2 |
| Casa do Moinho | Pax 2 |
| Casa dos Espigueiros 1 | Pax 2 |
| Casa dos Espigueiros 2 | Pax 2 |
| Casa da Porta da Loja | Pax 4 |
| Casa do Outeiro | Pax 4 |
| Casa da Fonte da Tornada | Pax 6 |
| Casa do Pomar | Pax 6 |
From Porto Airport: Take the motorway A3 to Braga/Valença. After 78 km leave the motorway in the exit signposted Arcos de Valdevez. After paying the toll, follow the IC28 in direction to Ponte da Barca. After 16km you will arrive to a roundabout. Turn left in direction to Lindoso/Espanha. Drive about 22 kms on the road E.N. 203 until you get to Lindoso.
GPS Coordinates
41°51'57.86"N
8°11'56.82"W
Due to their geographical constraints, the Aldeias de Portugal are often not provided with all the equipments and facilities that we usually find in urban centres. To make your stay at Aldeias de Portugal more pleasant we will mention here the facilities and equipments that can be found at the villages and/or surroundings.
In the Aldeias de Portugal many perspectives catch the interest of their visitors. In these villages many constructions and archaeological findings prove us the existence of men thousands of years ago. Folklore is the most genuine, colourful and joyful of Portugal. Also culture, gastronomy, arts, artisans and traditional crafts of ancient times, were kept alive until the day of today.
There is an threshing-ground composed of 50 granaries of the 17th and 18th centuries. It is located near the castle and constitutes a unique and beautiful agglomerate. Entirely made of stone, each one is supported by several short columns, standing on rock. The granary’s covering is made of two granite slabs united in an obtuse angle, decorated by a protective cross.
About 20 km East of this village is Touvedo Dam which, besides the production of energy, complements Alto Lindoso Dam, controlling the high streams from the turbine (a total of 250 m3 for the two groups). Touvedo plays an important regulatory role, avoiding harsh changes in the stream of Lima river.
The feast of Santa Maria Madalena is held on the first Sunday after 22 July. During the procession, the Saint is carried on a wood cart, because of the belief in a miracle: a man asked the saint to relieve him of an incurable disease in a leg. For pay, he would offer a cart to carry the Saint, due to the big distance between Lindoso and Madalena. The miracle happened and the promise was kept.
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