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Traditional Stone Granaries

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Traditional Stone Granaries

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Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 24, 2025

    The granary – also called a canastro, caniço or hórreo – is a structure characteristic of the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, built in stone or stone and wood, generally rectangular and supported on pilasters or columns. Its function is to store corn cobs, promoting their drying through lateral fissures and protecting them from animals, particularly birds and rodents.

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