Some important notes:
The time periods shown are based on the trekking activity. Any itinerary can be done by car, changing considerably its duration;
It’s possible to combine more than one tour per day, if that is the wish of the participant. It is also possible to divide the routes of a day in two half-days;
Any tour needs a pre-registration, with payment of 25% of the total;
Experiences vary between implementation and learning the art of tin, pottery, lace and embroidery, fabric paint, and fabric of bread, olive oil, cheese and sausage, etc. These can be combined with any roadmap, but is subject to the availability of professionals in each activity and the time of year in which (some) are performed;
There is the possibility of including a pic-nic lunch in any tour, by paying an additional € 5.50;
For larger groups, it is possible to have an expert archaeologist. (Schedule at least one month in advance)
Roman Tour
Duration: Half day (morning or afternoon)
We will visit some of the Roman ruins in the region.
Includes visit to the
the Mills tour
Duration: 1 day
We will visit some of the existing mills in the county.
Includes visit to the
Prehistoric tour
Duration: 1 day
We will visit some of the prehistoric remains in the region, such as dolmens and forts.
Includes visit to the
Duration: 2 full days
We visit the vast collection of medieval vestiges that exist in the region, such as some of the largest concentrations of non-anthropomorphic graves of the country.
Includes visit to the
historic centers tour
Duration: 1 day
We will visit the historic centers of Algodres, Fornos de Algodres, Infias, Figueiró da Granja, Sobral Pichorro and Maceira.
Includes visit to the Center of Historical and Archaeological Interpretation of Fornos de Algodres (CIHAFA)
Mushrooms tour - under construction
Olive oil tour
We will visit some wineries, and to observe the making of olive oil. Includes proof of olive oil and ricoitas (typical brunch).
Subject to availability of mills and the time of the year, as well as the quantity of olives collected. Normally this tour is done between November and March
Cheese tour
Duration: 1 day
We will visit some dairies, and to observe the making of cheese. Includes proof of cheese from
Subject to availability of dairies and the time of year.
Water and wind Mills
Duration: 1 day
We will visit four water mills and one wind mill.
Rout of the artisans
Duration: half-day
We visit the artisans in their workplaces and to experience his art. Includes tin, pottery, embroidery and painting fabric.
Subject to availability of the artists.
Pilgrimage of the sheep:
Duration: not applied.
Subject to the dates of the festivities where this festival is held.
Route of ants:
Duration: half-day
Trekking that links Maceira to the Fraga da Pena. The ending place is one of the most significant vestiges of the Bronze Age.
