Festivals and Fairs
| What | When | Where | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast of Saint Stephen | Takes place on January 1 | Vale das Fontes | It is the traditional festival of the village, and is quite old. It consists of a “encamisada” (reveille), which is organized by several people who roam the streets of the village, together with a group of bagpipers, in which the people make a parade, where they also bring animals. |
| Feast of Saint Bartholomew | Commemorates on August 24 | Vale das Fontes | This is the main party of the village. It consists of a procession around the parish accompanied by a band. During two days, they are performances by various ensembles. |
| Feast of Senhor dos Aflitos | It takes place on the 2nd Sunday of August | Nuzedo de Baixo | It is organized in the same way that the Feast of St. Bartholomew. |
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