Jarmelo São Miguel

A traditional Beira village. Land of blacksmiths, shoemakers and also the well-known capadores de Toito (men who neuter animals as a profession).In the different adjoining areas of the parish, there are local associations which carry out traditional activities such as Soup Festivals, Trekking and the popular festivities. Religious Patrimony: Parish Church of Jarmelo São Miguel with its golden carved altars, paintings in frescoes as well as a plunge fountain and remains of some houses.Santuário de Santa Eufêmia (Sanctuary of Santa Eufemia) located in Quinta do Silva,Valdeiras Chapel,Church of São Miguel Montes,Church of Ribeira dos Carinhos (Church of São Sebastião),The Chapel of Santa Catarina in Toito,Several small shrines. Main Points of Interest:Community ovens in Valdeiras, Lobatos and Mãe de Mingança,Ponds in Montes do Jarmelo,Monument in honour of overseas war fighters,Ribeira dos Montes with ancient mill ruins.The parish of Jarmelo de São Miguel includes the adjoining areas of Ribeira dos Carinhos, Quinta do Silva, Valdeiras, Montes, Lobatos, Toito and Mãe da Mingança.