“Olo,” a name that echoes through the hills of Amarante. Olo was once a freguesia, a parish. Now, it is part of Olo e Canadelo. Let’s uncover the story of this place.
Olo’s history is tied to Sanche. In 1934, Olo separated from Sanche. Sanche was too big. Olo needed its own administration. This change aimed to improve local governance.
In the mid-20th century, Ant\u00f3nio do Lago Cerqueira made a big change. He installed a modern power plant. Cerqueira was president of the C\u00e2mara. This brought electricity to Olo.
But times change. In 2013, Olo merged with Canadelo. This merger formed Olo e Canadelo. The decision came from the Portuguese Assembly. It aimed to reorganize the region.
Olo may be gone as a freguesia, but its story lives on. It’s a story of separation, modernization, and eventual union. The spirit of Olo remains.
The story of Olo is a microcosm of Portugal’s own history. It’s about adapting to change. It’s about progress and reform. Though Olo as a separate entity no longer exists, its legacy endures in the combined freguesia of Olo e Canadelo. Remember Olo as we continue our tour. It represents a unique chapter in Amarante’s story. A chapter of independence, progress and ultimately, unity.