The ‘Trail of Vade’ is an equestrian route, marked and signposted according to the national and international guidelines. This route, of cultural and scenic extent, runs through the ancient paths of Aboim da Nobrega parish, once the headquarters of Vila Verde, extinct in 1853.
It starts at the well-known site «Carvalheiras», local place of Casais de Vide, parish of Aboim da Nobrega, Vila Verde municipality. Along this trail, our attention must turn to the methods and structures used by shepherds and animals to shelter caused by the erosion process, as well as for breeds (horses and caves) that are easily found along the route.
Route Location: Aboim da Nóbrega
Type of route: Small Route (circular)
Scope: Cultural - Landscape
Starting Point: Carvalheiras, Casais de Vide
Route Distance: 12 km
Duration of the route: 4h30min
Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
Recommended Season: All year round
Location: Vila Verde
It starts at the well-known site «Carvalheiras», local place of Casais de Vide, parish of Aboim da Nobrega, Vila Verde municipality. Along this trail, our attention must turn to the methods and structures used by shepherds and animals to shelter caused by the erosion process, as well as for breeds (horses and caves) that are easily found along the route.
Route Location: Aboim da Nóbrega
Type of route: Small Route (circular)
Scope: Cultural - Landscape
Starting Point: Carvalheiras, Casais de Vide
Route Distance: 12 km
Duration of the route: 4h30min
Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate
Recommended Season: All year round
Location: Vila Verde