Trilho do Couto de Souto

The Couto de Souto Trail winds through areas located on the southwest slope of the Homem River valley, passing through rural settlements in the parishes of Souto and Ribeira.

This circular trail, which begins and ends in the parish of Souto—a region that was once known as Couto and Vila de Souto, takes visitors past architectural remains belonging to the Couto granted by King Afonso III in the year 1254, which was dissolved in 1836.

Among the valuable cultural heritage found along this trail, special mention is made of the village of Sta. Cruz, the starting point—at mile XIV—of the 30-kilometer stretch of the Roman road Via Nova XVIII (Geira), which extends across the vast area of the municipality of Terras de Bouro.