Espigueiros do Soajo

Stone outside, food protected within.

On Soajo's threshing floor, 24 granaries change the way you look at granite. They are structures built to store and dry grain, rather than little houses. Their raised position and openings serve that purpose. The oldest dates to 1782, according to Alto Minho information.

The visit takes few steps and a little time to notice the details. Look at the repeated shapes, supports and finishes without climbing or entering the structures. This is rural heritage with a practical purpose, beyond a photographic backdrop. Combine this stop with a walk through Soajo; the two visits fit naturally into the same morning.