Celeirós (Sabrosa)
Encyclopedia
Celeirós is a civil parish in the Trás-os-Montes municipality of Sabrosa, with a small agrarian population of less than 644 inhabitants, covering an area of 5.25 km² (2 sq mi).
(charter) that was issued by Afonso Henriques on 4 December 1160.
The Casa dos Botelhos Pimenteis (House of the Botelho-Pimental Family) dates to the 19th century, and, along with the Casa da Fonte (House of the Fountain), with its richly -sculpted exterior and coat-of-arms, represent some of the older estates that permeated the Douro valley. Similarly, the Casa do Bucheiro (House of the Bucheiro Family), another family estate with noble crest, it was the home of one of the early founders of the community. Other examples include the Casa dos Vilares erected in the 20th century, and the Casa do Padre Fausto .
The parish is serviced by garbage pickup, water supplies and sewage treatment, in addition to its local installations that include: day centre, health centre, post office, primary school , mini-market and other shops.
So known for its wines with fruity taste, in 1756 it was garland for its quality and excellence.
History
Historically, the parish of Celeirós has its origins in a foralForal
thumb|left|200px|Foral of Castro Verde - PortugalThe word foral derives from the Portuguese word foro, ultimately from Latin forum, equivalent to Spanish fuero, Galician foro, Catalan furs and Basque foru ....
(charter) that was issued by Afonso Henriques on 4 December 1160.
The Casa dos Botelhos Pimenteis (House of the Botelho-Pimental Family) dates to the 19th century, and, along with the Casa da Fonte (House of the Fountain), with its richly -sculpted exterior and coat-of-arms, represent some of the older estates that permeated the Douro valley. Similarly, the Casa do Bucheiro (House of the Bucheiro Family), another family estate with noble crest, it was the home of one of the early founders of the community. Other examples include the Casa dos Vilares erected in the 20th century, and the Casa do Padre Fausto .
Geography
It is located five kilometres from the municipal seat of Sabrosa and 12 kilometres from Pinhão, suspended over the valley of the Pinhão River.The parish is serviced by garbage pickup, water supplies and sewage treatment, in addition to its local installations that include: day centre, health centre, post office, primary school , mini-market and other shops.
Economy
Celeirós, is known locally for its Porto and table wines.So known for its wines with fruity taste, in 1756 it was garland for its quality and excellence.