“Travassos” was recently the subject of an intervention plan, with the objective of preserve and value the identity of the village, improving its attractiveness and enhancing their economic and social development through the use of natural and architectural resources. Became part of the national network of "Villages of Portugal". The architecture of “Travassos” has a significant variety of notable elements in granite with value and interest in terms of their characteristics and building systems. The builded sets, with construction traditional folk roots, designed to support the activities of the rural community, configure built environments of great importance landscape and heritage. With a prime location, due to its proximity to the “Alvão Natural Park”, the village offers numerous reasons to visit: the granite houses, ancient granaries, the fountain, the little shrines, the public washing place, fields, involves tourists in an atmosphere of true rurality. It has Rural Tourism accommodation. “Travassos” is at an altitude of around 700-850 meters and a bumpy topographical situation. Is distant 15 km from the county seat.
Location: Mondim de Basto
Location: Mondim de Basto
