ENG LANDSCAPE HERITAGE CULTURE GASTRONOMY LEISURE The Terra Fria region is full of dazzling picturesque The human occupation of the Terra Fria region is Further to the biological wealth and unusual ecological The gastronomy of this region is firmly founded on Due to its natural characteristics, Terra Fria is a fantastic panoramas, thanks to the almost idyllic nature of this remote,having left traces in the abundant archaeological values that it contains, this area retains memories that the Bísaro pig and the Mirandês ox, due to not only an place for adventure sports enthusiasts namely for region, a consequence of the high percentage of sites and finds that contribute to the enhancement of are reflected in practices still alive and in use, linked by affirmation that the palate can easily verify, but also to mountain biking, hiking, off road driving, climbing and protected natural areas (about 60% of the total regional the very rich cultural heritage, indelibly marked on the lexical expressions and a local dialect. the nurture of a culture created by pagan habits and rafting. area) where the Parque Natural de Montesinho, that collective memory of transmontano man. The languages of Rio de Onor and Guadramil, of Sendim sacred yearnings. Also for enthusiastic fans of hunting and fishing this is includes part of the municipalities of Bragança and The archaeological heritage of Terra Fria is considerable, and Miranda do Douro are noticeable and the latter was The Bísaro is one of the two existing indigenous swine the place to go. Vinhais, and the Parque do Douro Internacional in with vestiges of occupation related to various eras. recently promoted to the category of the second official breeds in Portugal (the other breed is the Alentejana. In this region there are several museums and museum Miranda do Douro and Mogadouro are outstanding. The architectural heritage is vast and whether it is Portuguese language, Mirandês. The Mirandesa bovine breed has Protected Designation nucleus that have information of various kinds, making The biggest contribution to the maintenance of the a village,a town or a city on the Rota da Terra Fria The events that occur in the municipalities of Terra Fria of Origin, as well as the Bragançano lamb and the honey a visit essential. fabulous landscape is due to the wise use of this land Transmontana the visitor will be able to enjoy the civil interpret the true rhythms of nature and the associated from the Parque Natural de Montesinho. by the local population who, by the way, are an integral and religious architecture, which is grouped by its celebrations are distinguished by the implementation of Regarding Bísaro breed products there are Protected and inseparable part of this charm that is Terra Fria. historical relevance. a calendar of religious festivals related to pagan cycles. Geographical Indication certificates for the salpicão and Military architecture is also abundant, the castles and Of note is the Festa dos Rapazes (Boys’s Festival) that is chouriça from Vinhais (both smoked pork sausages). “This land of crags and ravines, of serpentine streams the watchtowers spread throughout Terra Fria are undeniably one of the most salient ritualistic moments, The panorama of foods from Terra Fria goes way ROTA DA TERRA FRIA TRANSMONTANA edged by willows and black poplars, of olive and obligatory visits. taking place in various villages in the region. It is also beyond the already much appreciated sausages and Rua Visconde da Bouça, 5301-903 Bragança chestnut trees that populate and bound marshes and notable the pauliteiros (similar to morris dancers) of Mirandesa veal that need no introduction. agrarian lands, of eagles that hang high, of donkeys Miranda do Douro and the gaiteiros (bagpipers) bands, Therefore, it is worth pointing out the lamb, kid and T: 273 327 680 lashed by an scraggy old lady chewing a crust of a rye existing in all the municipalities of Terra Fria, who play rabbit dishes and the hunting -particularly for partridge F: 273 331 938 bread; this land possesses a face and a name.” an excellent role for the revitalisation of some of this and wild boar, as well trout fishing and the infinite Mário Cláudio, Relance da Terra Fria region’s musical roots. variety of mushrooms. e-mail: [email protected] url: www.rotaterrafria.com fb: www.facebook.com/rotaterrafria MAP Desenvolvimento Regional Desenvolvimento Fundo Europeu de Europeu Fundo UNIÃO EUROPEIA UNIÃO Volunteer Firefighters TERRA FRIA ROUTE MUSEUMS USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS T. 279 340 020 The Route of the Terra Fria recommends a 455 km road Museu do Abade de Baçal SOS - 112 circuit. However, it was created to be a more convenient Rua Abílio Beça, 27, Bragança Health Care course comprehending the municipalities of Bragança, T. 279 340 300 Miranda do Douro, Vimioso, Mogadouro and Vinhais Museu Militar de Bragança BRaganÇA and to demonstrate the rich variation of landscape, Torre de Menagem, Castelo de Bragança, Cidadela National Police Tourist Information integrating all the best that can be offered. And what is T. 273 300 530 not in sight, is within our reach. The pleasure, curiosity Museu da Terra de Miranda House of Arts and Crafts Largo D. João III, Miranda do Douro and spirit of adventure will guide you. T. 279 340 501 Local Police You will do the tour by car, you can start it at any of the Casa da Cultura Mirandesa T. 273 303 400 eleven Portas dos Troços (Sections Doors), which are Rua Mousinho de Albuquerque, Miranda do Douro Vimioso the connection of the circuit with the main local roads National Police Volunteer Firefighters of the national network. Casa da Cultura de Vimioso T. 273 512 216 In all of the 5 county seats you will also find the Portas Largo Mendes Rufino, Vimioso T. 273 310 800 da Rota (Route Doors) where you can gather all the Volunteer Firefighters information about the Terra Fria Route Transmontana, Museu de Arte Sacra da Ordem Terceira Hospital T. 273 511 000 either in paper or multimedia format. Adro de S. Francisco, Vinhais T. 273 310 800 Along the way, you can also count on the help of multimedia kiosks, located at the Portas dos Troços, as Núcleo Museológico Interpretativo de Dine Health Care Tourist Information well as road signs and general information panels. Dine, Vinhais T. 273 510 030 T. 273 381 273 Casa das Artes e Ofícios Av. dos Comandos, Mogadouro Tourist Information MIRanda DO DOURO T. 273 518 120 Museu de Arqueologia National Police R. D. Afonso II, Mogadouro T. 273 430 010 VINHAIS National Police Casa da Cultura de Mogadouro Volunteer Firefighters Rua das Eiras, Mogadouro T. 273 770 090 T. 273 431 066 Museu Ibérico da Máscara e do Traje Volunteer Firefighters Cidadela do Castelo de Bragança Health Care T. 273 771 012 T. 273 430 040 Centro de Interpretação do Parque Natural de Montesinho Health Care Tourist Information Casa da Vila em Vinhais T. 273 770 150 T. 273 430 025 Centro Cultural Solar dos Condes de Vinhais R. Simão Costa Pessoa, Vinhais Tourist Information MOGADOURO T. 273 770 309 Centro de Arte Contemporânea Graça Morais National Police R. Abílio Beça, 105, Bragança T. 279 340 210 LETTER IDEOGRAPHIC IBERIAN PENINSUla Zamora Barcelona Porto Madrid Lisboa Coruña Oviedo A9 Lugo 6 6 Santiago de A Compostela 01 Leon A9 / E Pontevedra Burgos Ourense Vigo A52 N630 A52 A 6 Viana do Castelo 01 Bragança 3 IP Valladolid P 4 I /E A3 / E 82 Braga 2 IC5 4 P E8 A I 2 IC5 Zamora I Vila Real C5 IP4 A4 0 Porto 3 6 N 80 /E 20 3 6 P N I 1 Salamanca 2 A1 / IP IP 80 620/E IP5 Viseu N Aveiro IP5 Ávila IP5/E80 Guarda 3 P Chestnut tree I Madrid Oak tree Pine tree Cork oak Castle Olive tree Roman and medieval Almond tree bridges Vineyard Lofts Wine cellar Smoked products Hen harrier Houses made with Golden Eagle thatch and granite Houses made with slate and schist Egyptian Vultures Miils White Storks Black storks Pauliteiros Wolf Bagpiper Deer Caretos Roe deer Route Door Wild boar Section Door.