Altitude Routes / Hiking With a surprising diversity of landscapes, this route combines natural heritage with the most important archaeological heritage left by the Roman occupation in the Upper Valley of the Terva River. In this 13 km walk, on a circular route, starting and arriving in the village of Bobadela (next to the TVAPIC), […]
Altitude Routes / Hiking This spectacular 11 km course, starting and ending in the village of Bobadela (near TVAPIC), connects the Brejo Lagoon, resulting from an old open-air mining operation, to the Castle of Contenda, through an ancient medieval road, a testimony of the first efforts to organize the territory at the time of the […]
Altitude Routes / Bike The ‘cuts’ resulting from the old open-air mining, the meandering of the river, the feeling of tranquility and isolation, are just some of the attributes of this 17 km course that takes you to know some of the most beautiful sites of Beça. The course was done thinking about a quiet […]
Introduction / Patrimony / Gastronomy The municipality of Boticas is located in the northwestern part of Portugal, in Trás-os-Montes, District of Vila Real. Created in the context of the administrative reform of 1836, the present municipality of Boticas, which corresponds to part of the old Barroso land, has a high diversity and natural richness, which […]
Introduction / Patrimony / Gastronomy Natural Boticas has a high diversity and natural richness, which is reflected in the quality of the landscapes that dress the region and is evidenced by the presence of numerous species of animals and vegetables with conservation status. The geomorphology of the terrain, which sometimes complicates access to some regions, […]
Introduction / Patrimony / Gastronomy The agricultural activity in Boticas has a strong rural character, preserving the traditions, which allows to maintain the quality and genuineness of the regional products. Proof of this quality has been the certification and protection of origin of several traditional products harvested or made, contributing to guarantee their authenticity and […]
Boticas returns this weekend to be the stage of tests by teams and pilots of international rallies. This Saturday and Sunday will be the PH Sport team to test the new Citroen C3 R5 and on Monday it is the turn of the Dutch pilot Kevin Abbring test his Ford R5. The tests are carried […]
Boticas will return to retreat 2000 years, on June 9 and 10, with the third edition of the Castreja Festival, this year, along with the Barroso Pact (Hospitium Barrosorum). The Barroso Pact intends to evoke the pact between Castrejos and Romans through the recreation of a space of coexistence with scenic elements and activities that […]
The fourth edition of the hike to Hill-fort of Outeiro Lesenho, will begin this year in the grounds of the Festa Castreja, near the Hill-fort of Carvalhelhos, on June 9. The initiative, promoted by the Celtiberus Association, in partnership with the Projeto Raízes and with the support of the Municipality of Boticas, intends to celebrate […]
The exhibit of illustration and architecture at the Nadir Afonso Arts Center is part of the celebrations of the Reading Week 2018, and aims to showcase the works of the former students, from the Group of Schools Gomes Monteiro, Ana Ferreira, Ana Justo, Eva Fernandes, Miguel Tomaz and Pedro Paulo. Visit Boticas / 03/05/2018 […]
The Rally Team of Toyota Gazoo Racing WRC, which recently secured the victory in the Rally of Argentina, with the pair Ott Tanak / Martin Jarveoja, has programmed for the County of Boticas a set of tests of preparation for the Rally of Portugal, scoring test for the World Rally Championship which will take place […]
It was in a wet but very lively environment that last Sunday, April 29, occurred the second edition of the Boticas Trail – Caminhos do Galaico. The first and only family running trail event. The event, which had 650 participants, divided into four modalities (long, short, mini and walk), was organized in Boticas Parque, by […]
Visit Boticas Photo Report The threat of rain, which surprisingly did not materialize, was not enough to keep the athletes away from a downhill that has grown again in numbers on one of the most spectacular tracks in the north of the country. The event, which was attended by more than 200 participants, was organized […]
Visit Boticas Photo Report Boticas woke up dressed in white, a scene of rare beauty that did not leave anyone indifferent. Visit Boticas / 28/02/2018 / Photography: TR SUGGEST CORRECTION
Visit Boticas Photo Report It was in a wet but lively environment that about a thousand extras toured the main arteries of Boticas. In the traditional Carnival parade that attracted thousands of visitors. Visit Boticas / 12/02/2018 / Photography: TR SUGGEST CORRECTION
Visit Boticas Photo Report The bridge of Misarela, between the municipalities of Montalegre and Vieira do Minho, celebrated last Saturday another Entrudo (carnival). A cultural manifestation, that dragged many curious, to a magical place. Visit Boticas / 11/02/2018 / Photography: TR SUGGEST CORRECTION
Visit Boticas Photo Report The tradition has been fulfilled again in the village of Beça, with the feast in honor of St. Brás. As in previous years, the devotees of the saint met to attend the mass, followed by the procession and the communal lunch. Visit Boticas / 04/02/2018 / Photography: TR SUGGEST CORRECTION […]
Visit Boticas Photo Report At the feast, also known as the Table of St. Sebastian, was served about half a ton of meat, with almost 100 kilos of rice and 1200 broas (bread). At a table with several hundred meters, which attracts to Vila Grande de Dornelas every year thousands of people. Know the history of […]
Visit Boticas Photo Report In the event, which attracted thousands of people to Boticas, it was possible to find, besides the stands of the producers, handicrafts and several small shops with the local gastronomic specialties, various types of smokemeat, ham and also rye bread and regional wines. The three-day program included various animation activities, such […]
Visit Boticas Photo Report Free from constraints, or from the conventions of cities, the ‘popular architecture’ of Trás-os-Montes, is a hymn to creativity and unleashing. In a region, where the word recycling, is not fashion, nor novelty. Visit Boticas / 07/12/2017 / Photography: TR SUGGEST CORRECTION
It was in the year 1903 that Camilo Pastoria Mourão began the construction of what would become Codessoso’s largest house, and one of the largest – if not the largest – of the county, surpassing the eternal rival João Domingues Enes. João do Janela, as he was known, later responded to the ‘provocation’ with the […]
Visit Boticas Photo Report The third edition of the Harvest Festival, organized by the Celtiberus Association, brought to the village of Covas do Barroso, in Boticas, about three hundred participants, from different parts of the country and Galicia, to celebrate autumn. With an old fashioned husking of the maize and a local craft and products […]
Visit Boticas Photo Report Amor Electro concert, held on August 4, 2017 in Boticas Parque – Nature and Biodiversity, within the scope of the FestInVale – Boticas Youth Festival. Visit Boticas / 05/07/2017 / Photography: TR SUGGEST CORRECTION
Visit Boticas Photo Report The second edition of the Hospitium Barrosorum / The Barroso Pact took place last weekend (14-16 July) in Boticas. In the event that intends to evoke the pact between castrejos and romans, visitors could attend historical recreations, parades, music, theater, participate in games and a guided tour of the Hill-fort of […]
Visit Boticas Photo Report On June 24, the Boticas Parque received close to three hundred people for the third walk of the Festa do Sol, an initiative organized by the Celtiberus Association with the collaboration of the Projeto Raízes and the Municipality of Boticas. Visit Boticas / 26/06/2017 – Photography: TR SUGGEST CORRECTION
Visit Boticas Photo Report The Celtiberus Association organized last April 30 the 1st Boticas Trail – Paths of the Galaico. The Event, with more than 600 participants divided into three modalities (long trail, short and hike), had the collaboration of the Projeto Raízes, Mauro Fernandes and the support of the Boticas Municipal Council. Visit […]
Visit Boticas Photo Report The event, which was attended by more than 200 participants, was organized by the City Council in partnership with the Club BTT Boticas, on 8 and 9 April, with the support of the UVP / Portuguese Cycling Federation, ACVR and UCI. More information and event results here Visit Boticas / […]
Visit Boticas Photo Report It was in a wet but cheerful environment that about two hundred people took part on March 26 in the first hike of the year organized by the Celtiberus Cultural and Environmental Association. The hike began in one of the best preserved villages in the whole of Barroso, the village of Vilarinho […]
Meat of the Barroso, bread, wine, honey, dried fruit, smoked and cheese are some of the products that you can find at the rural store Produtos de Montanha. The store, which aims to be a showcase for local producers, is the result of a partnership between the municipality and the Agricultural Cooperative of Boticas. […]
The folar (type of bread) is traditionally the Easter bread in Portugal, and is linked to friendship and reconciliation. The form, content and confection varies by region, village and even family. We leave you here, one of the most popular ways to prepare it. Ingredients 1kg of flour 12 egg 1 egg for brushing […]
Traditional Cuisine Rua Direita, 15 (Largo da Capela) 5460-010 Vilarinho Seco – Boticas Tel.: (+351) 276 444 112 By appointment only.
Traditional Cuisine Estrada Nacional 311, nº5 5460-512 Vilar-Boticas Mobile phone: (+351) 914 125 902 Email: ya.go@hotmail.fr Facebook
Rua Central, 22 5460-370 Codessoso-Boticas Tel.: (+351) 276 414 032 Email: casa.pastoria.mourao@gmail.com www.casapastoriamourao.com
Located right next to the Nadir Afonso Arts Center. All Boticas Art & SPA spaces were designed to embrace the modern art of Mestre Nadir Afonso. Surrounded by natural green areas, Boticas Hotel Art & SPA offers an outdoor pool with panoramic views along with full spa and wellness facilities including a heated indoor pool. […]
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