Vila de Ruivães is an online guide and community archive devoted to the parish of Ruivães, in Vila Real district, Portugal, set at the foot of the Serra da Cabreira and facing the Gerês mountains. The site presents the parish’s villages and localities, including Botica, Espindo, Frades, Paradinha, Quintã, Roca, Soutelos, Vale, Vila and Zebral. Its posts document everyday scenes, landscapes, wildlife, local events and traditions through photographs and videos, alongside information about the area’s history and points of interest.

Visitors can explore entries on landmarks such as the Pelourinho de Ruivães, the Ponte da Misarela and the Poço das Traves leisure area, as well as bridges, chapels and historic sites. The archive also covers local customs, festivals, agricultural life and notable events, with historical timelines and records dating back centuries. Designed as an informative resource for residents, former residents and visitors, Vila de Ruivães helps preserve and share the parish’s cultural heritage, scenery and community life.