Discover the Basto wine region, its nature, biodiversity, culture, wines and regional products

On this trail, you’ll walk along the old cobblestones marked by the wheels of rural ox carts until the localities that are part of a group of vernacular villages on the slopes of the Serra do Alvão, built with materials from the surrounding area, such as schist, slate, granite, thatch, wood, among others. 

As you pass through the villages, you’ll see a remarkable variety of espigueiros (granaries), also known as ‘canastros’. Usually made of stone and wood, they were essentially used for drying corn. The size of the ‘espigueiro’ (granary) reveals the wealth and social status of its owners. 

Once you’ve finished the Aldeias Vernaculares trail, there’s nothing better to recover your energy than taking a tour of Quinta da Raza with a commented tasting of three wines made from the native grape varieties of the Basto sub-region. Visit our facilities, admire the views of the vineyards from the panoramic terrace, and delight in the freshness and unique flavors of our Dom Diogo Azal, Dom Diogo Padeiro, and Dom Diogo Vinhão. To pair with your tasting, we’ll have a selection of organic Portuguese preserves on toast, traditional bread, and a cheese and sausage board!

Have you already booked? We look forward to seeing you!

Program:

09H00 – Meeting point at Quinta da Raza

09H15 – Departure to the activity site

10h00 – Start of activity

13h00 – Return to Quinta da Raza (scheduled)

The wine tasting includes:

• Guided tour of the Quinta da Raza wine tourism facilities
• Tasting of 3 wines: Dom Diogo Azal, Dom Diogo Padeiro and Dom Diogo Vinhão
• Pairing with traditional bread, toast made from organic Portuguese canned food, board of cheeses and regional charcuterie.

Aldeias Vernaculares Trail Technical Sheet

Route: linear and circular – Distance: 8 – 10 km

Duration: 3 – 4 hours – Period: Jan – Dec

Level of difficulty: Level II Moderate (Assessed by the MIDE Method)

 Accessible to all those with good physical fitness, and good physical health, and who are used to walking regularly.  

There may be some steep gradients and areas where the ground may be uneven. The distances to be covered may be 10 km, with a duration of 3 hours or more and with reduced technical difficulty.

IMPORTANT NOTE (Levadas do Alvão Trail)

• This activity is only open to people aged 12 to 80;
• Please observe the maximum grace limit (15 minutes) of the meeting time;

• This activity is recommended for people with a walking habit

Additional information (Pé na Terra):

1 – Company registered with Turismo de Portugal with RNAAT number: 591/2020;

2 – Guide accredited by Centro de Formação do Oeste – CTO

3 – Guide trained in First Aid by the Red Cross of Vila Real and CTO

Partnership between Quinta da Raza and Pé na Terra