Beltane: the ritual of the "maias"
celebrating light in Anadia
As May awakens, Bairrada is covered in gold. While the tradition of placing "maias" (yellow broom flowers) on doors protects the home, ancestral history celebrates Beltane, the Celtic festival marking the peak of spring and the fertility of the land. This walk is an invitation to gather the light, honour nature's cycles and rediscover ancient rites.
• fulfill the ancestral rite of gathering and weaving the "maias"
• celebrate the Celtic festival of Beltane and the solar cult
• discover the symbolism of fire and fertility in Bairrada
• walk through landscapes where spirituality and nature merge
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Beltane, the ritual of the "maias"
€30 / person
included in the experience:
specialized guide + mandatory insurance
final toast: Bairrada sparkling wine + gastronomy (selection)
transfer from Curia Train Station available (upon request)
Signature Experience
Upon request
Ideal for private groups, families, or companies seeking an exclusive itinerary with gourmet lunch and extra perks
all participation conditions can be consulted here *
Next date:
May 1st
"Routes in Bairrada – Anadia" available year-round by reservation
route:
circular walk of ~12km with easy difficulty level +
recommended equipment:
comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing
small backpack, water, and hat or sun protection
conditions:
minimum of 6 participants
booking mandatory
information for Portuguese speakers:
consulte a versão em português para mais detalhes
We begin our journey in search of the "maias" — the broom flowers that dye the landscape with sun. More than just a walk, this is a path to fulfill the ancestral rite of Beltane, gathering the protection and abundance that the tradition of decorated houses bestows upon us.
As we cross the fields and meadows of Moita, Alféloas, and Arcos, we dive into the soul of Bairrada.
Here, history reveals itself between the sacred and the profane: we visit religious monuments that hold millenary silences and contemplate urban art that dialogues with the present.
Our path is also made of memory, finding in the Bairrada Wine Museum and José Luciano de Castro Museum the heritage of a people who shaped the land with their hands and ingenuity.
The climax of this experience leads us to the top of Monte Crasto, where the gaze embraces the entire region, celebrating the triumph of spring and the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
We end this celebration with our traditional toast, tasting the iconic Bairrada sparkling wine and the richness of our regional gastronomy.
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Next special departure:
May 1st – Beltane Edition, the ritual of the "maias"
• Celebrates the Celtic fest of Beltane in the mystical Bairrada region
• gather your "maia" and toast to spring with our best sparkling wine
don't miss the chance to secure your place in this ancestral tradition
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