Tougues

Long ago, whispers of ancient settlements danced on the winds around Tougues. These whispers spoke of a time stretching back millennia, to 3000-5000 BC. Tougues holds the secrets of these prehistoric inhabitants. Their presence is etched into the landscape, marked by the weathered mamoas of Mourão and Contra Mourão. Tougues first appeared in recorded history in 1069. A document from the Moreira Monastery mentions the village, offering a glimpse into its early existence. By 1588, Tougues had grown into a parish in its own right. It belonged to Maia until 1836, when it became part of Vila do Conde. Tougues remained a separate entity until 2013. A sweeping administrative reform brought significant changes. Tougues merged with Retorta, creating the unified parish of Retorta e Tougues. Tougues lost its status as an independent parish. It covered a modest area of 3.3 square kilometers and housed 892 inhabitants as of June 30, 2011. Retorta now serves as the administrative center of the combined parish. The remnants of ancient mamoas and the records of the Moreira Monastery remind us of the passage of time in Tougues.