Póvoa de Lanhoso, municipality and town of Portugal
Póvoa de Lanhoso is a small town in northern Portugal, part of Braga district, divided into 22 parishes spread across the landscape. It has narrow streets made of stone with red-tiled roofs and sits in gentle hills surrounded by fields and forests.
The town has a long history, with Castelo de Lanhoso serving to protect the region in the past. Gonçalo Sampaio, born here in 1865, became a botanist whose work helped people understand local plant life.
Póvoa de Lanhoso celebrates local traditions throughout the year with music, dance, and food, especially on March 19 in the main square. The town's 22 parishes are centers of these festivities where residents maintain customs they pass down with pride.
The town is easy to reach by road but has no large train stations or airports nearby. Local shops offer handcrafted items and local food, while the municipal website provides practical information and services online for visitors and residents.
The town's water quality is so high that it has received a special recognition from water authorities. The Caminho de Santiago pilgrimage route passes through here, connecting visitors to a tradition that goes back centuries.
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