Caminhos de Fé

This route begins next to the “Casa Grande” in the center of Aguiar da Beira, and passes by the Clock Tower, the Ameada Fountain, and the Pillory, before reaching the Misericórdia Church and climbing up to the ruins of the Requeiro Castle, where you can take in the surrounding landscape in the company of the statue of Our Lady of the Assumption. It then passes by the medieval chapel of Our Lady of the Castle (or of Leite), before leaving Aguiar da Beira and descending the hillside along a rural path.

Winding through orchards, and wooded areas, you’ll reach Quinta do Meio, where, in addition to traces of religious heritage, there is also a rare traditional hayloft. Once at the Fumadinha Dam, you’re invited to rest your eyes on the serenity of the still water and discover the natural beauty of the valley.

With , you’ll begin a steep climb to the right, on a trail carved out by grazing animals, accompanied by imposing granite rocks. After a detour to the S. Domingos viewpoint, the trail continues through a pine forest until near the source of the Vouga River, from where you can already see the Shrine of Nossa Senhora da Lapa and the end of this “pilgrimage.”