Açôr
Ádela
Aldeia Velha
Carrimá
Carvalhal
Coiços
Foz da Cova
Loural
Malhada
Quinta das Águias
Quinta de Belide
Ribeira de Ádela
Ribeiro de Além
Roçaio
Saião
Salgado
Sobral
Soito
Vale de Asna

Some information about the village:
The village of Soito is around 600 years old. We know that the chapel in honour of Sao Pedro (St. Peter) was built more than 500 years ago.
It is about 500m  from the River Ceira, where the water is crystal clear and clean enough to drink, and perfect for swimming.
Soito is about 9km from Fajão, one of the best known ‘Xisto Villages’. It is only 3 km from Colmeal, and both these villages have general stores and cafés.
The towns of Arganil and Góis, with all their facilities, are both about 20km from Soito.

The Commission for Improvements to Soito is an association that has been in existence for more than 50 years. It has been responsible for many improvements including:
- the construction of the Meeting House/Museum, the community ‘baking oven’ and barbecue.
- the refurbishment of the natural swimming pool in the village.
- the implementation of a high-pressure water system, to be used in protecting against forest fires, and also for agricultural irrigation. This helps to maintain the gardens and cultivated areas of the village through automatic watering systems, and the use of free water.
-the reconstruction of traditional xisto buildings, notably the square by the meeting house, and the old water fountain.
- the planting and maintenance of tree-shaded areas at the entrances to the village.
-the organisation of weekend sales of traditional produce, such as bread, broa and goat’s cheese.

In recent years the village has committed itself, both at a community and an individual level, to the preservation and rebuilding of the traditional style. This includes the use of not only the traditional xisto stone, but also where possible, local woods such as chestnut and pine.

As well as those who were born and brought up in the village, many others are interested in its continuation and development. Visitors are always impressed with the way the village has been developed, and many consider it a very desirable location for a holiday and weekend home. At the moment there are three English families who have bought houses in the village.

With all the work that has gone into preserving and developing Soito, it is probable that the village will be included in the community programme of “Xisto Villages” or an equivalent programme. If this comes to pass, the village may be considered for the Quadro de Referência Estratégico Nacional (QREN). This would greatly increase the prestige of the village as an area of acknowledged importance, and may give access to grants that could enable some traditional properties to increase their value.