Category: Culture and Entertainment > Community Centre
District: Braga > Fafe > Medelo
Located in the village of Medelo, in the municipality of Fafe, the Social Center is set in an environment that reflects the serenity and the traditions of Minho. Medelo is a village that maintains a quiet pace of life, characteristic of the region, where community life holds a central place. The Social Center is located on Avenida João Paulo II, a thoroughfare that can be considered one of the locality's reference points.
The Social Center of the Parish of São Martinho de Medelo, a private social solidarity institution, has been playing a fundamental role in Medelo since its foundation in 1987. Its existence attests to the dedication and strong sense of mutual aid present in this Minho community. Over the decades, the Center has consolidated itself as a point of support and cohesion, reflecting the commitment of the Parish of São Martinho to local social causes.
Although not a tourist destination in the conventional sense, the Social Center significantly represents the spirit of solidarity and hospitality that characterizes Medelo. It symbolizes how religious roots and community life intertwine to address the needs of its inhabitants, being a living testament to the parish's social commitment and local values of mutual support. Its presence is a reflection of the social and human dynamic of the Fafe region.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.471500031034, -8.1566953310345
Coordinates DMS: 41°28'17.4"N 08°09'24.1"W