House of the Cantoneiro

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Tourist Attraction

District: Vila Real > Santa Marta de Penaguião > Concieiro

Location

The Casa do Cantoneiro is located in the village of Concieiro, in the municipality of Santa Marta de Penaguião. It is strategically situated alongside the National Road 2 (EN2), around kilometer 78, integrated into the distinctive landscape of the Douro Demarcated Region. This position offers direct contact with the rural and wine-growing environment of the region.

A Stop with History

This building, the Casa do Cantoneiro, evokes a historical function linked to road maintenance, a fundamental role in the development of communication routes. Recently, the structure underwent rehabilitation. It maintained its essence and its name, but was readapted to welcome visitors and serve as a cultural and territorial reference point in the area.

Window to the Douro

Currently, the Casa do Cantoneiro functions as a contact point with the identity and attributes of the Santa Marta de Penaguião region. It offers an introduction to the most characteristic elements of this territory. It highlights local traditions, heritage, and the walking trails that allow for exploration of the surroundings, evidencing the roots of a municipality deeply linked to the Douro wine culture.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt