history
The Grandes Festas in honour of Saint Michael and Our Lady da Guia are celebrated in Azagães, in the parish of Carregosa, in the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis. They are dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel and Our Lady da Guia, and bring together, over several days, the dances, traditions and family gatherings that mark the life of the community.
The Pilgrimage Festival is at the heart of the celebrations, with traditional ceremonies and festivities in honour of the patron saints. In Carregosa, religious festivities and pilgrimage festivals are held throughout the year, rich in rituals and celebrations, and stand as communal acts of faith and as moments of encounter between generations.
Carregosa is a parish with ancient traditions, whose territory traces its importance back to the post-Roman period, documented as early as the year 922, with landmarks such as the Quinta da Póvoa reflecting its historical and cultural heritage.
about the place
In Azagães, a hamlet in the parish of Carregosa, in the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis, the Grand Festivities in Honour of Saint Michael and Our Lady of Guia are celebrated. Carregosa is a land of ancient roots, with memories stretching back to prehistory and documents referring to it as far back as the year 922, where devotion intertwines with the joy of open-door festivities. From the imposing Igreja Matriz, with its two towers and azulejo-clad façade, to the soulful corners of the surrounding area, everything invites you to discover this land at a leisurely pace. At the table, there is an abundance of fine delicacies and the sweetness of carrot queijadinhas and beijinhos de Azeméis. Come and discover Carregosa, savour it without rushing and carry the memories with you.
