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Latest news and stories from Castro Daire.
It is the first day back at school. The GNR is once again implementing the Safe School programme. Reporting from Castro Daire.
Today we talk about this museum, inaugurated in 1993, and the Montemuro and Paiva Interpretation and Information Centre, which includes hiking trails, megalithism, Romanisation, and a lipsanotheca.
Road traffic will be restricted between Castro Daire and Cinfães. While the situation persists, traffic will alternate, regulated by traffic lights.
A 47-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man died in a quad bike crash. An eight-year-old child was also seriously injured and was airlifted to Coimbra Hospital.
The crash occurred in Castro Daire shortly before 20:00 this Monday
An eight-year-old minor was airlifted to the Coimbra Pediatric Hospital.
At the Montemuro and Paiva Interpretation Centre, leaves, sounds and memories reveal the textures of the trees and the environment of the Serra de Montemuro, one of the country's great natural refuges.
For many years, it was the least polluted river in Europe, a recognition it lost in recent decades. However, it remains an important resource for the environment and tourism, hosting diverse fauna and flora.
It was on the Pedra Escrita of Lamas de Moledo, classified as a Property of Public Interest, that this truce was inscribed in both languages between tribes that sacrificed a pig and a sheep.
In Castro Daire, the Interpretation and Information Centre was established a decade ago, highlighting the natural resources of the Montemuro Mountains and the Paiva River. In this space, there are trails for all tastes.
Every day, pom-poms are made in a workshop at the Castro Daire Municipal Museum. The colourful decorations celebrate the Transhumance Route, a centuries-old seasonal movement of herds between the valleys and the mountains.
The tradition of 'caroça' capes, which once sheltered the people of Castro Daire, is maintained by folk groups. Meanwhile, the wool 'capucha' has more easily withstood the evolution of clothing.
The characteristic black colour of the clay comes from the smoke of the 'suenga' kiln. In Castro Daire, great master potters lived and the tradition is kept alive out of passion. A conversation with Cristina Gomes.
In Castro Daire, a strong agricultural tradition is maintained with parades dedicated to showcasing harvests and animals. At the Municipal Museum, the agricultural equipment on display preserves the heritage of farm work.
Mr. João de Baltar provided footwear for the entire population of Castro Daire and beyond. The art of the clog maker 'went very far', but today it has been lost. The legacy is on display at the Castro Daire Municipal Museum.
The artisanal and ethnographic tradition of the linen and wool cycle, on display at the Castro Daire Municipal Museum, is detailed from the seed and carding to the production of fabrics.
The Portugal de Lés-a-Lés motorcycle touring event brought together more than 1500 participants in Castro Daire, helping to boost the visibility of the local region.
The challenge was issued this Friday in Castro Daire, in Viseu, during a panel on territorial development and future challenges, to discuss active and sustainable land management.
In the Viseu region, snow is causing problems. A coach carrying children and elderly people became stuck in the snow in Castro Daire. All passengers were evacuated. Roads are closed and subject to restrictions due to ice and snow.
People have already been taken off the public bus and transported to their destinations. The bus remained stuck on site. Despite the snow, schools remain open, but many roads are closed.
A bus was reported stuck in the snow in Castro Daire at around 10:00.
A bus was stranded in the snow early this morning on Municipal Road (EM) 550 in Castro Daire, and firefighters are evacuating children and elderly passengers to take them to their destination, a Civil Protection source told the Lusa news agency.
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Civil Protection teams have been ensuring the distribution of meals to residents affected by the conditions.
