If you go on the road from S. Macário Hill to Portal do Inferno (Gate of Hell), most will not have it, but deep down the valley, lies a village, sheltered from winds and storms, and thus have rendered the few hours of sunshine in its possession, as someone said, “is a gem hidden on the hillside.
A plaque in shale, as indeed virtually all the village is formed, will rhythmically marking the existence in the village, or in other words, the current number of residents. These, unlike the village that has undergone a program of reconstruction and preservation within the Villages of Portugal, can not go back in years, but to get involved conversation with one of the few that still remain there, see how through stories and legends, like the dead who killed the live goat that killed the wolf, or the snake in Cova da Serpe, the Pena lives. Moreover, his birth, one child, something worthy and remarkable in the chain that was installed.
But the descent to the village is impressive, the way to Covas do Rio on foot, and only exist until a not too distant past, is simply breathtaking. Estreitinho, surrounded by vegetation, blessed with lush stream and the walls that make up this “cathedral” naturally leads us gradually to the destination, but not before passing through the bridge of the Moors, ensconced between cliffs.
Interestingly, it was a villain century. XII, D. Belo, which gave great impetus to the settlement of all this vast region under certain regalia. Perhaps then we will understand why someone chose this land at the end of the world to live … or is this just the beginning?!?
The penalty has a cellar that serves several regional dishes and a delicious liqueur with honey (for those who like), and a handicraft shop.
Geographic Coordinate:
40° 52′ 49.40″ N, 8° 4′ 44.76″ W
