Alenquer

Alenquer is the third-largest municipality in the Lisbon district, bordered by the Montejunto Mountains to the north and the Monte Redondo and Ota Mountains to the south. Its name comes from "Alen Ker," meaning "The Will of Alão," referring to the Alano dog, a breed of hunting and fighting dog still present on the town's coat of arms. Its privileged location has made it coveted since ancient times, with archaeological remains, legends, and varied traditions surviving to this day. One of the land's illustrious sons is Damião de Góis, a Portuguese historian who profoundly influenced the Renaissance in Portugal. To accompany its renowned wines, in Alenquer you'll find gastronomic delights to match, such as codfish "à Adega", "sarrabulho", honey bread, and "argolas".

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Where to sleep in Alenquer

Quinta do Convento de Nossa Senhora da Visitação
Quinta do Convento de Nossa Senhora da Visitação

A suíte nupcial, batizada de Mirante (pela bonita vista), confirma a vocação desta quinta para receber casamentos, mas também a vertente romântica do espaço, q…

Quinta do Covanco
Quinta do Covanco

Quinta do Covanco, Fifth Centenary of the historic County of Alenquer, is characterized by a rural architectural style, derived from agricultural activities ca…

Moinho do Lebre
Moinho do Lebre

As the name implies, it is a traditional mill, which has since been converted into rural accommodation. Space seeks to maintain the environment of your past an…

Near Alenquer

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