Macedo de Cavaleiros
Tourist Office, Casa Falcão, Câmara Municipal, Macedo de Cavaleiros 5340-218
Phone: +351 278 426 193
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Located approximately 41 km southwest of Brangaça, Macedo de Cavaleiros is close to the Azibo Dam (see separate entry) and the beautiful Bornes and Pinhovel mountains. Silk manufacture was an important industry here in the 18th century, when the Royal Spinning House and adjacent Cocoons House and Workers Quarter were built; these are due to be restored. There are fine 18th and 19th century manor houses nearby and the Igreja Matriz, the 17th century Vale Benfeito church and the pillories at of Lamas de Orelhão and Chacim (see separate entry) are also of interest. This is a great area for fishing and hang-gliding.
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