Mamoas of Mezio

Category: Nature > Reserva natural

District: Viana do Castelo > Arcos de Valdevez > Cabana Maior > Boimo

Location

The Mamoas do Mezio are located in the Boimo area, within the locality of Cabana Maior, in the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez. This place is situated in a mountainous region, characterized by a predominantly forested natural landscape, offering an environment of tranquility and isolation. Its elevated position provides an encompassing perspective of the mountain range.

Vestiges of a Distant Past

The Mamoas do Mezio constitute an important set of prehistoric funerary monuments. These structures, characteristic of the megalithic period, are testaments to the presence and practices of the communities that inhabited this region thousands of years ago. Observing these mounds of earth and stone is an invitation to reflect on the beliefs and way of life of our ancestors, revealing the complexity of their social organizations and burial rituals.

The Surrounding Nature

The archaeological complex of Mamoas do Mezio is integrated into the vast Mata do Mezio, a mixed forest distinguished by its natural diversity. As one explores the area, it is possible to observe a variety of tree species, including oaks and birches, which form a rich and constantly renewing landscape. The presence of watercourses, such as the Ribeiro de Mosqueiros, complements this environment, contributing to the maintenance of a vibrant local ecosystem conducive to observing native flora and fauna.

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