The village of Mezio in Castro Daire, located in the heart of the Montemuro mountains, has a typical alpine scenery, harsh and parched. Ervanária Ervital, a small organic agricultural firm located at the top of the village, derives its income from these natural grounds. Ervital uses local ingredients and includes village residents in the manufacture and harvesting of the herbs used in their organic teas. It is possible to purchase items in addition to touring the facilities, fields, and greenhouses. A great way to begin a tour of this area!
The streets of Mezio are small and meandering, with numerous rustic cottages, largely constructed of granite, that are worth seeing. A lengthy walking path, the Camino de Santiago, runs through here, and it is feasible to walk only a portion of it, discovering the most hilly and lush area of town. Make a point of seeing the village’s many mills.
In terms of religious legacy, see the Igreja Matriz, the Chapel of Senhora das Antas, the Cruzeiro do Senhor do Bom Fim, and the Cruzeiro do Senhor dos Aflitos. Handicrafts and Mezio’s most famous cuisine are the village’s most well-known attractions. After a walk, don’t miss Restaurante do Mezio’s outstanding rice and beans with salpico. Other popular local items include sausages and ham, oven-roasted kid, rice pudding, baked bread, cornbread, and toast.
Take advantage of the chance to take home a remembrance of this traditional town by visiting the Cooperative of Craftsmen, where you may enjoy and purchase towels, bedspreads, carpets, basketwork, and wooden dolls. A modest museum displaying the region’s traditional arts is also located in the same location. A nice time to visit Mezio is on the second Sunday in May, when Saint Michael, the village’s patron saint, is honoured, and when you can also watch Mezio’s vibrant Group of Songs, Dances, and Art of Well-Talk.
