Macedo de Cavaleiros

Macedo de Cavaleiros is a municipality in northeastern Portugal that spans varied landscapes from gentler lowlands to higher elevations. The area contains several villages and a town center with historical buildings, museums displaying regional artifacts and religious art, and stone churches standing in town squares.

The area was part of larger administrative territories until 1853, when it gained municipal status through a consolidation of surrounding settlements. This administrative change established the boundaries and structure that the region has maintained.

The Caretos carnival tradition remains active here, with locals wearing wool costumes and carved masks that represent ancient customs still celebrated yearly. This practice shows how the community keeps old ways alive through festive gatherings and shared family moments.

The region is best explored by car or on foot, as villages are spread out and connected by small roads. Most museums and churches are located in the town center and larger villages, so visiting these hubs first helps orient visitors to the area.

The territory includes a geopark featuring rock formations that tell the story of hundreds of millions of years of Earth's development and rare geological features. These stones reveal evidence of ancient oceans and mountain-building events that shaped the landscape long ago.

Location: Bragança

Location: Terras de Trás-os-Montes

Inception: January 1, 1853

Shares border with: Alfândega da Fé, Mirandela, Mogadouro, Vimioso, Bragança, Vinhais

Address: 5340 Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal

Website: https://cm-macedodecavaleiros.pt

GPS coordinates: 41.53333,-6.95000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07