“A parish brimming with history…” the tour guide trailed off, gesturing towards a quaint cluster of buildings. “That’s Campelo for you. This charming place in the municipality of Baião boasts a rich past. It even predates the formation of Portugal itself.” The guide paused, letting the weight of his words sink in.
“Campelo was once an independent parish, home to over 3,000 souls. Imagine, in 2011, 3,237 people called this place home. But in 2013, the face of local administration changed. Campelo merged with its neighbor, Ovil, to form a united parish.” The tour guide pointed towards a modest building. “That unassuming structure over there? That was once the heart of Campelo, the local parish church. The Igreja Paroquial de Campelo, steeped in years of faith and tradition.”