The village of Castro Daire is located on the top of a hill, its place name originates from an old fort that was on the highest part of this place. It is known that Romans lived here due to the appearance of epigraphic documents.
The construction of the current Igreja Da Castro Church will have started at the end of the century. 17th, early 18th century, replacing a medieval church with the same invocation (S. Pedro).
In the current church dominate the artistic styles typical of the century. XVIII, including Baroque and Rococo.
The municipality of Castro Daire is endowed with incredible viewpoints that allow visitors to observe the surroundings of this location from different perspectives, allowing them to capture all its natural beauty.
Often accompanied by chapels, they are a mandatory visit for admirers of the most beautiful natural landscapes.
Within the traditions of the region, handicrafts that stand out from the Castro Daire region stand out. Within the handicraft products, the artisans of the region stand out in the arts of basketry, olive oil and weaving. These and other handcrafted products are on display at the Traditional Museum of Castro Daire.
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