Soajo Granaries
Espigueiros de Soajo
A mountain village on the slopes of the Peneda range, where 24 stone granaries stand together on a granite terrace, a showcase of traditional farming in the Minho highlands.
Soajo is a mountain village in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, within the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez, on the western slope of the Peneda mountains. On a granite terrace at the village's public threshing ground stand 24 stone granaries (espigueiros), raised on stone pillars to keep out damp and rodents. Many have crosses on their roofs. The oldest dates to 1782, and some are still used by villagers. They were listed as buildings of public interest in 1983. At the village centre stands the pelourinho (pillory), a national monument classified in 1910. You can stroll around the village, or take a short loop of about 2 km past the granaries and Ladeira Bridge. About 10 km away, Lindoso has another famous group of granaries, and the two are often visited together. The granaries are open all day and free to visit. The mountain roads are winding, so driving is recommended.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ponte de Lima
- Valença Fortress
- Caminha
- Eiffel Bridge
- Viana do Castelo Cathedral
- Praça da República
- Costume Museum
- Gil Eannes Hospital Ship