The Mira de Aire Caves are the biggest tourist caves of Portugal. Its extension is already at 11,5kms, but only 600 meters can be visited turisticamente. Inaugurated on 11 August 1974 have received over 6 million visitors. The Restaurant “Restaurante Grutas de Mira de Aire” The regional cuisine is richer with the “Unique Flavors” that […]
The Castle of Abrantes, also referred to as Fortress of Abrantes, Ribatejo, located in the parishes of St. John and St. Vincent, town and county of Abrantes, Santarem district of Portugal. In a dominant position on a hill on the right bank of the Tagus river, formerly constituting the call Tagus Line, currently part of […]
The Natural Reserve Boquilobo is between the confluence of the river Almonda and Tagus River, along the junction of the municipalities of Torres Novas and Golegã in the southeastern part of the parish of Brogueira. The reserve is a rich wetland because of its ornithological value. Willow and some variety of aquatic plants are among […]
In privileged place in strategic and defensive terms, with easy access to the river and surrounded by fertile land for agriculture, the castle was a member of call Tagus Line to medieval times. Currently there are only a few sections of its walls and the call Cabaças Tower. At the time of Independence of Portugal, […]
Soup of stone or stone soup is a typical soup cooking Portugal, in particular the city of Almeirim, located in the heart of the Ribatejo region, considered the “capital of stone soup.” Contrary to what the name implies, the stone soup is a soup with many ingredients, in which the “rock” is just the “pretext”. […]
The National Horse Fair, 1 2 also known as Feira da Golegã, takes place annually in Golegã in the heart of Portugal, right in the Ribatejo, between the rivers Tagus and Almonda. Characterized by the fertility of its soil, the abundance of pastures and the beauty of its countryside markedly, Golegã retains the traditional […]
The Torres Novas Castle was built during the reign of King Sancho I, under an older fortification, according supposed. In the reign of Ferdinand underwent restoration and, between 1374 and 1376, eleven towers were built, but the earthquake of 1755 came to destroy all the walls and towers that had been erected. With the presence […]
Ex-libris of Alpiarça, is a museum housed in the former residence of José Relvas, a major figure of the First Portuguese Republic. The building was built in the early twentieth century, bears the signature of the architect Raul Lino and brings together important works of painting (Master Francisco Henriques, Josefa de Obidos), sculpture (Flemish School […]
The Castle of Ourem, also known as Palace of the Counts of Ourem, located in the city of the same name, the parish of Our Lady of Mercy, Ourém municipality, Santarém district of Portugal. In a dominant position on the medieval village and the creek Seiça, is considered one of the most beautiful Portuguese castles. […]
The Ucharia do Conde is a unique space, tasting the traditional flavors of Ourem, situated in the old prison building in the center Ourem History. The former prison, which was constructed prior to 1755, is the physical space that gives rise to this partnership project between the City of Ourém and OurémViva, which has as […]
