If you are looking for a family getaway this fallThis itinerary in Portugal It’s ideal to do with children. This tour is just half an hour from the Spanish border and you will immerse yourself in incredible natural landscapes where there are waterfalls and suspension bridges. This is the Passadiço de Moinhos da Ribeira São João.
What does the Passadiço de Moinhos da Ribeira São João route look like?
If you want to do a trail with the little ones, this Portuguese route is perfect. It is located in the parish of Labroudabelonging to the municipality of Lima Bridge, about 30 minutes from Spain. This church is known to pilgrims who perform the Portuguese way towards Santiago de Compostela.
Its route is approximately 2 kilometerss and the estimated duration is approximately 30 minutes. The slope is minimal and the route is perfectly marked. This presents no difficulty and is suitable for all audiences.
Near the temple where the route begins there is a soul armor. It is a small sanctuary where a material manifestation of the cult of the dead and the devotion of souls (souls of the dead) takes place.
The route crosses wooden walkways and suspension bridges. Along the way you will find several waterfalls and a swimming pool where you can cool off if you get hot. You will also see the fully restored Várzea mills and just 10 minutes away you will see the famous well Pé do Negro. Its waters are turquoise and very cold and around it is a large green forest.
Near the aisles you can see a ecomuseum in which they offer you all kinds of information about the points of interest of the place. If you wish, you can even rent a bike.
If before or after the route you want to continue visiting the region, you can see the Sanctuary of the Lord of Socorro in Labrouda. It is Baroque in style and was built in 1773. The construction of this sacred temple was sponsored by a Brazilian, probably in fulfillment of a promise. It has a single nave, a main chapel and two towers on the facade. The enclosure is decorated with various religious statues and, on the stairs, there are statues of angels playing trumpets.
How to get to the Passadiço de Moinhos route?
To access this route it will only take you half an hour from Spain. In Yours you will have to take the A3 road towards the N303 in Viana do Castelo. Then continue until Cossourado. Then you have to stay by EN201 until R. of San Cristóbal de Labruja/EM522. Finally you will reach the path of Passadiço de Moinhos da Ribeira São João.
