PR2 CVD Percurso da Torrinha

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From the point of departure and arrival, next to the building of the old thermal springs of Castelo de Vide, one can see almost all the granite area where the pathway leads. From here, we foresee a big descent and a big climb. The downward section follows paths and roads flanked by stacked stone walls, beyond which the lands are densely wooded. We will cross the Cáceres Branch of the Eastern Railway Line for the first of four times, after which we can choose an alternative path that will take us towards the Dolmen of Pombais. Before we cross the line for the third time we will have to our side the Dolmen of Pincho. We will then take a little-used municipal road, which we will soon abandon in order to walk along ancient footpaths flanked by stone walls. We come out at the Church of Bom Jesus, the start of the northeast slope of the Hill where the village of Castelo de Vide is set. We reach the by-pass highway, but soon afterwards, a steeper section of the path appears to us as the ultimate challenge for a final attack to conquer Alta square. WILDLIFE: path that is highly significant for its flora in the areas of Pyrenean oak forests, where the Solomon's seal (Polygonatum odoratum) stands out. HERITAGE: Castle of Castelo de Vide; Fort of S. Roque; Parish Church of Santa Maria da Devesa; Jewish quarter; and Synagogue. HANDICRAFT: embroideries; talegos (bags embroidered with linen); art of working wrought iron, wood, cork and horn (miniatures); tiles; and weaving. GASTRONOMY: sarapatel; cachafrito; molhinhos in tomato sauce; alhada of dogfish; liver, Castelo de Vide style; pezinhos in coriander; and sausages. Sweets (boleima, broas of honey, enxovalhada – an Easter tradition -, cottage cheese cheesecake).