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Drave is a small and very pretty village. Access is quite difficult, even on foot, as the path is very uneven and covered with large stones. The exit is equally difficult, or perhaps even worse. Physical fitness is required!

This trail winds its way along the base of Chãs, crossing dense forests. As it climbs, the oaks give way to pines, until the landscape transforms into an impressive chaos of granite blocks. Here, the scenery is magnificent and, on cold days, the beauty is accompanied by a biting wind. In this high-altitude area, it is common to come across the agile Arouquesa cows, always vigilant in the territory of the Iberian wolf and birds of prey, where nature never sleeps.

The Roman bridge of Manhouce, built between the 2nd century BC and the 1st century AD, was part of the grand Via Cale, the imperial road that linked Emérita Augusta (today Mérida) to Bracara (today Braga), passing through Viseu. Centuries later, this same route became the famous road of the muleteers, the itinerant merchants who, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, forged links between peoples, cultures and territories, bringing stories and goods with them.

Gestosinho is one of those villages where time passes to the rhythm of tradition. Here, life remains faithful to its agricultural roots, cattle graze freely, the land is worked on the mountain terraces and water from the levadas continues to feed the fields. The stone houses, perfectly integrated into the mountain landscape, seem to have been part of the mountain since forever.

Hidden between the Freita and São Macário mountains, Drave is an uninhabited village that looks like something out of a mythical tale. The only way to get there is on foot, usually from Regoufe, and the first view of the village along the trail is breathtaking. Amidst the dark schist houses, the small chapel of Nossa Senhora da Saúde stands out for its whiteness. Surrounded by imposing mountains, the stone walls were built to tame the sloping land and sustain the life that once existed here. In the valley, the Palhais river runs through the village, offering an irresistible invitation to take a refreshing dip on hot days.

Benches for a little picknick

Beautiful waterfall with swimming hole

Very idyllic tiny place. Start for the PR6 hike and access to the PR8. There is a mini shop where you can get a coffee, for example. Parking rather difficult, tip: park at the cemetery in front of the village and follow the signs PR8.