Caria

Caria is a village in the Belmonte municipality with roots going back millennia — archaeological sites in the area date back 6,000 years, and King Manuel I granted Caria its charter in 1512. Today it's a quiet place with a cultural center, a philharmonic band, and a couple of cafes.

The hamlet of Malpique, the next stop on the camino, falls within the Caria parish.