The magnificent environment of Bemposta complements the village’s cultural wealth. Both of these factors contribute to the parish’s popularity in the municipality of Mogadouro. The village is located in the midst of the Douro International Natural Park on an elevated elevation that offers an enticing scenery highlighted by Faia da Gua Alta and Faia do Cuco. The village is filled with specimens of ancient history that are worth visiting: from the Castle to the emblazoned dwellings, passing by the Roman Bridge, the Oleiros Castle ruins, and the Solar dos Marcos, there is no shortage of historical relics to uncover.
It is obligatory to travel the pedestrian path, which is essentially a Bemposta Historic Walk. If you’re a fan of religious architecture, don’t miss the Igreja Matriz, the Chapels of Santo Cristo and São Sebastio, the Chapel of Santa Barbara, and the Pelourinho. Following the trip, cool down at the Bemposta dam’s beautiful river beach. You will enjoy partaking in numerous traditional festivals in the land: the Grupo de Pauliteiros, the Chocalheiros, the Graduation Party, and the Paid do Vinho do Noivo, in addition to various traditional games. There are various religious festivals throughout the year: the area has its own prayers and commemorates the Feast of Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres, as well as the Feast of São Pedro, the village’s patron saint, in addition to highly specific ways of “ordering from spirits.”
Bemposta is skilled in the ancient manual arts, including winemaking, weaving, and transforming wicker into baskets, harvest assays, and baskets . There are also individuals who foster the skill of working with iron and wood here, as well as others who specialise in oil production. Hunting and fishing are still prominent pastimes in the gourmet and sporting worlds.
LOCALIZATION: Bragança, Portugal
| Location in Portugal |
Coordinates:  39.351°N 8.140°W |
