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Chafurdão of Vale de Cales
Mountain biking
5.0
(2)
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Francesco | Cyclo Ergo Sum
June 23, 2025
Mountain biking
The chafurdão is a traditional dry-stone shelter with a false dome, typical of the region’s vernacular heritage. Though most surviving examples are recent (the oldest dated to 1733), they follow ancient construction techniques. Oriented toward sunrise, these structures include ventilation and lighting through wall openings. Built for temporary use by farmers and shepherds, they often have walled pens and a compact earth-covered roof stabilized by stone capping.
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Elevation 320 m