14 January, 2022
Discovering Bragança with Electric Vehicles
In Gimonde, electric bicycles and an electric tuk tuk are available free of charge, by booking online and 48 hours in advance.
Discovering Bragança with Electric Vehicles
In Gimonde, electric bicycles and an electric tuk tuk are available free of charge, by booking online and 48 hours in advance.
13 January, 2022
Why should you visit A. Montesinho in low season?
The exciting journey in the region of Montesinho is even more special at a time when everything is so calm, so yours.
Have you ever imagined yourself escaping from routine, exploring the secrets that at this time decide to reveal themselves more naturally and get to know all the richness of the fauna and flora of the Natural Park of Montesinho?
The opportunities for trails are vast and surprising. Here, you will find waterfalls and paradisiacal scenarios, where the natural sounds lull you into a relaxing journey and connectivity with our essence.
In addition, the white of the snow leaves you in another dimension, with moments to record and remember later!
To top it off in beauty, our rooms are equipped with heating systems that make you comfortable and where you can contemplate nature naked in a warm and cozy space. All this, at affordable and inviting prices.
Escape from routine is to be happy, even in low season, in the region of tranquility and in the hotel resort that so desires.
Come visit A.Montesinho. We look forward to welcoming you!
12 January, 2022
The growth of rural tourism
New habits of consumption and experiences are leading more and more people to opt for rurality and contact with nature, rather than urban travel.
4 January, 2022
The traditional Festa dos Rapazes (or Mocidade, as it is called in Gimonde) is back!
A new year begins in the region of Terra Fria and the A. Montesinho recovers with it one of the most famous traditions of brigantine, where single boys, through rounds and loas (with an especially nocturnal character) go out into the streets masked and/or dressed as caretos, accompanied by musicians and butlers!
In terms of calendar, the Boys’ Festival usually begins in the cycle of the Winter Solstice, and is set from December 24th to January 6th.
The main objective? To wish ‘Happy Holidays’ and prosperity, going around the villages and doing the usual begging. A number of activities are integrated into these celebrations, such as the famous Midnight Mass, where the boys are the protagonists and the first to do the devotion to the Baby Jesus. Afterwards, they return to their ceremonies. Regarding the loas, these are usually narrative moments where events of the past year in the village are recounted, including caricatured episodes.
The festivities end with physical tests that have as their main objective to elect the butlers for the following year.
Between villages, the tradition undergoes some changes depending on customs and habits, but the essence and genesis of the party remains.
From the tradition itself, the ritual is considered to have the purpose of making the transition to adulthood, where, although the boys are the protagonists, the whole community is invited to participate.
Did you already know this tradition?
Live an experience with tradition!
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