Parish of Silgueiros

The 9th most populous of the 25 parishes

Silgueiros has 2,960 residents in 36.17 km². It is the first of the rural territory and the 9th in the municipality, south of the urban fabric.

Down 8.9% in the last decade

Between 2011 and 2021 it went from 3,250 to 2,960 residents. It lost population, unlike some parishes in the peri-urban ring.

Dão vineyards and open doors

The City Council describes it as the birthplace of Dão wines. In September, at harvest time, the Quinta de Lemos opens its doors for Dão de Portas Abertas. It is the high point of the calendar, not an urban park.

Schools through to the 3rd cycle

The Infante D. Henrique school cluster is based in Repeses. Silgueiros has the 1st cycle, the kindergartens and Escola Básica D. Luís de Loureiro, with 2nd and 3rd cycles, in Pindelo.

Loureiro

The parish office on Largo da Feira, the pharmacy, the health post, primary school no. 1 and the kindergarten on Rua da Feira. Line 21 stops in Silgueiros.

Passos and Pindelo

The primary school and kindergarten in Passos (3500-541). In Pindelo, Escola Básica D. Luís de Loureiro, on the avenue of the same name, 3500-543. Line 21 stops in both villages and at the school.

Lages and Casal Meão

The IPSS nursery on Rua Principal, in Lages de Silgueiros, 3500-535. Casal Meão gives Line 21 its name and sits in this polygon. When the run does not go to Passos or Pindelo, check the itinerary.

Póvoa Dão

The City Council points to the village and the Roman remains. The hero photograph is of Póvoa, inside this polygon. With no confirmed visiting address, the pin is that of the village.

Dão vineyards, to the south

In 36.17 km² live 2,960 people (81.8 inhab./km²). Between 2011 and 2021 it lost population (−8.9%). The second-largest parish by area, south of the city. The City Council describes it as the birthplace of Dão wines, with countless wine estates. By day the pace is set by farming and wine tourism. At night the villages go quiet.

Line 21 via Silgueiros

MUV Line 21 connects Casal Meão to Centro de Mobilidade via Silgueiros. Since 1 September 2026, municipality residents aged 24 or over can travel free on MUV with the Passe Residente Viseu. Check stops and return times for each journey.

Estate roads, not the city ring

Traffic is that of the municipal roads between Loureiro, Pindelo, Passos and Póvoa Dão. There is no motorway or shopping centre in this parish. In September, Dão de Portas Abertas brings more traffic to the estates.

Parking in the villages

There is no residents' permit zone or shopping centre car park. You park on the street, near the parish council on Largo da Feira in Loureiro, and near the schools and chapels.

Harvest on the calendar, village nights

In September, the harvest and Dão de Portas Abertas bring visitors to the estates. The rest of the year there is no documented cluster of bars.

Citizen Space and post office in Loureiro

The parish council, on Largo da Feira in Loureiro, has an Espaço Cidadão and a CTT post office counter. There are schools in Pindelo, Loureiro and Passos de Silgueiros. The hospital and the Loja de Cidadão are in the Parish of Viseu.

Estates, Ethnographic Museum and Póvoa Dão

The City Council highlights the Ethnographic Museum, Quinta do Loureiro (manor house and chapels) and the village of Póvoa Dão, with Roman remains. Local leisure is the vineyards and these sites, not Fontelo.

The city sits north of the estates

The hospital, City Council, tax office and bus terminal are in the Parish of Viseu, to the north. Line 21 and the car cover that journey.

Farmácia Nova

• Rua da Feira, no. 141, 3500-537 Loureiro de Silgueiros

Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 19:30; Saturday, 9:00 to 13:00. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. Check the night-duty rota at the city pharmacy.

Silgueiros health post

• Health extension in Loureiro de Silgueiros, 3500-537

The parish council lists the health post in Loureiro. The hospital, Loja de Cidadão and night-duty pharmacies are in the Parish of Viseu.

Basic education: 1st cycle and preschool

• Loureiro de Silgueiros primary school and kindergarten, Rua da Feira, no. 62, 3500-535
• Passos de Silgueiros primary school and kindergarten, 3500-541

Infante D. Henrique school cluster, based in Repeses. This parish’s state kindergarten is in Loureiro and in Passos, not in Pindelo.

2nd and 3rd cycles

• Escola Básica D. Luís de Loureiro, Avenida D. Luís de Loureiro, Pindelo de Silgueiros, 3500-543

This is the parish’s state 2nd and 3rd cycle. The cluster office is in Repeses. Line 21 stops at Escola D. Luís Loureiro.

Nursery and pre-school

• Lar e Creche de Silgueiros (ASDCR), Rua Principal, Lages de Silgueiros, 3500-535

This is social care, not schooling: places and fees are set by Social Security. The Social Map lists capacity for 33 children in the nursery and 22 in preschool. Confirm Creche Feliz with the institution.

Line 21: Casal Meão via Silgueiros

It links the Mobility Centre to Passos, Pindelo, Escola D. Luís de Loureiro, Silgueiros, Lages and Casal Meão. Some runs only go to Passos, Pindelo or the José F. Assunção stops. Do not confuse it with Silgueiros de Bodiosa, on Line 20. Check direction and timetable before you leave.

Passe Residente Viseu

Since 1 September 2026, residents of the municipality aged 24 or over travel free on MUV within the municipality. The card costs €5. Young people up to and including age 23 use the free national pass.