Transumância Festival Celebrates Serra Da Estrela Tradition in Mountain Village

The Transumância Festival, a tradition of the Serra da Estrela mountain range, took place this weekend in the village of Loriga. The event highlighted the practice of transhumance, the seasonal movement of livestock between summer and winter pastures, which has shaped the region's culture and landscape for centuries. Attendees watched shepherds guide flocks through the village streets, accompanied by local music, crafts, and food stalls.