Surrounded by medieval walls and with a wealth of architectural heritage and an ancient castle, the Historical Village of Trancoso is a place full of history and stories. One of its mythical figures is Gonçalo Anes Bandarra, a famous poet, prophet and shoemaker who was born and lived in Trancoso in the 16th century. A Jewish physician and philosopher, appointed chief physician of the Court of the King of Portugal in 1632, Isaac Cardoso was another of the great historical figures born in Trancoso. Trancoso's natural surroundings are made up of the Douro International Natural Park, the Côa River Valley and the Faia Brava Reserve Private Protected Area. Sweet sardines are Trancoso’s best known delicacy, and its cuisine also consists of specialities such as Sarrabulho pig's blood stew and Migas Recheadas das Segadas.
Trancoso
Trancoso | Percurso Azul
Trancoso
37.092 km
3:00 Places of passage: S. Martinho, Ribeira do Freixo, Vale do Seixo, Carigas, Cogula, Rabaçal, Carvalhal, A do Cavalo, Moreira de Rei
Trancoso | Percurso Preto
Trancoso
136.067 km
12:30 Places of passage: S. Martinho, Vale do Seixo, Cogula, Cótimos, Santa Eufémia, Valbom, Azêvo, Cidadelhe, Vale de Afonsinho e Algodres, Almendra, Vila Nova Foz Côa, Castelo Melhor, Longroiva, Marialva, Carvalhal, Moreira de Rei
Trancoso | Percurso Verde
Trancoso
16.084 km
1:15 Places of passage: Castaíde, Rio de Mel, Rio de Moinhos
Trancoso | Percurso Vermelho
Trancoso
80.003 km
7:00 Places of passage: S. Martinho, Cogula, Valbom, Azêvo, Juízo, Gateira, Barreira, Mêda, Marialva, Carvalhal, A do Cavalo, Moreira de Rei
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