The first records with documentary reference to the medieval village of Ansiães are the charter that Fernando Magno granted to the villages of Ansiães, Penela, Linhares, Paredes and S. João da Pesqueira. However, in the second document on record, the Infante Dom Afonso grants between 1135 and 1175, also a confirmation of the first document consecrated by the Leonese king.

This medieval village is located in the parish of Lavandeira, municipality of Carrazeda de Ansiães, District of Bragança, on the right bank of the Douro River. The occupation of this site, where settlements adapted to the topographic characteristics of the place (a granite hill that has excellent natural defence conditions) went through various situations until it ended in the development of one of the most notorious medieval villages of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro.

In gastronomy, the county of Carrazeda de Ansiães, leaves any lover of a good dish mouthwatering. Everything here is of the highest quality, from game dishes such as wild boar, rabbit or partridge, to regional dishes such as oven-roasted potatoes in the shell and roast cod, oven-roasted kid or, at Christmas time, grilled turkey. Not forgetting the good wines of the region and the various sweets with almonds.

At leisure level, there are several pedestrian circuits that can be used, such as: the Linhares Trail, the Castle Trail, the Foz do Tua Trail, the Fraga das Ferraduras Trail and the Pala da Moura Trail. There is also a mountain biking circuit along the Wine Trails. The various Quintas in the region are also a great alternative to visit.

To visit:

• Ansiães Medieval Village
• Church of S. Salvador
• Cachão da Rapa (cave paintings)
• Foz do Tua
• Seixo de Ansiães
• Rota do Douro viewpoint (Bela Vista)
• Quinta do Comparado
• Quinta da Ferradosa
• Quinta da Sr.ª da Ribeira
• Quinta das Amendoeiras
• Quinta dos Carris
• Quinta dos Vinhais
• Quinta da Coalheira
• Quinta da Veiga
• Quinta da Fonte Santa
• Quinta do Bartol
• Quinta dos Canais

Festivities and Pilgrimages:

• Apple, Wine and Olive Oil Fair, 28 to 31 August