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".
What to do in Alenquer
Where to eat in Alenquer
Portuguese
15.00 €
A restaurant located in the building of an old farm house, with a pleasant, welcoming dining room. …
Mediterranean, Portuguese
30.00 €
Num edifício centenário de Alenquer, com vista para o rio, a decoração é de um jovem de 30 anos, qu…
Portuguese
15.00 €
A large, pleasant restaurant that serves Portuguese dishes. Its specialities are the fish soup and …
Portuguese
12.00 €
A simple and familiar restaurant, located on a villa's ground floor, that serves mostly live coal g…
Portuguese
12.50 €
A large, simple and familiar space, that functions as a snack-bar, a cafeteria and a pastry shop. I…
Portuguese
13.00 €
A rustic and welcoming space, with a nice terrace, that serves a wide range of Portuguese dishes. I…
Portuguese
10.00 €
A rustic and welcoming restaurant that serves regional Portuguese dishes and has a good wine list.
Portuguese
9.00 €
A rustic and welcoming space, located on a villa's ground floor, that serves traditional Portuguese…
Portuguese
12.00 €
A welcoming restaurant that serves regional dishes. It has a nice terrace.
Where to sleep in Alenquer
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, Fifth Centenary of the historic County of Alenquer, is characterized by a rural architectural style, derived from agricultural activities ca…
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…
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