Alpiarça

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Alpiarça is a municipality in Ribatejo belonging to the district of Santarém and has only one parish. Its geographical location, on the left bank of the Tagus, favored human occupation from the Lower Paleolithic to Roman times. The main point of interest in the municipality is the Casa Museu dos Patudos, a space in honor of José de Mascarenhas Relvas, politician, man of letterswriter, musician and art collector, among other interests that led him to create this space of great wealth and beauty. It presents a heterogeneous art collection: paintings, furniture, earthenware, porcelain, tapestries and bronzes. In terms of gastronomy, highlights include "Carneiro à Moda de Alpiarça" (ram) and "Miga Fervida". Typical sweets are "Broas de Alpiarça", "Quadradinhos de Alpiarça" and "Pão-de-ló".

What to do in Alpiarça

Casa Museu dos Patudos

Alpiarça

Space belonging to José de Mascarenhas Relvas, writer, musician, musicologist and art collector, among other interests that led him to create this space of great richness and beauty. It presents a heterogeneous art collection: paintings, furniture, earthenware, porcelain, tapestries and bronzes.

Reserva Natural do Cavalo do Sorraia

Alpiarça

Vast natural reserve, whose main attraction is the Sorraia horses. The space privileges contact with Nature. It has lakes, where water birds can be seen, woods, a garden center and falconry.

Estação Arqueológica da Quinta dos Patudos

Alpiarça

Castro surrounded by a wall, probably with an acropolis surrounded by another internal wall. Nearby are the necropolises of Tanchoal and Meijão, which must belong to the Iron Age, with ashes and artifacts. This set includes the village of Alto do Castelo, which presents a sequence of occupations from the Chalcolithic to the Roman period, and the village of Cabeço …

Centro Cultural Bruno Ramiro

Alpiarça

Opened in 2012, this cultural place is named after the maestro, mentor and promoter of the project, which brings together various forms of artistic expression in one space.

Estádio Municipal Doutor Raúl José das Neves

Alpiarça

Municipal stadium on synthetic turf, with a cycling track that is known for being the only one in Portugal that meets the criteria required by the International Cycling Union.

Ciclovia de Alpiarça

Alpiarça

Road intended for the circulation of bicycles, in tarmac, properly separated from the car lane.

Piscinas Municipais de Alpiarça

Alpiarça

Modern set comprising indoor pool and outdoor pool. This can be visited during the bathing season, has a capacity for a total of 1580 people and has a lawn with umbrellas.

Zona Desportiva de Patudos

Alpiarça

This sports area has synthetic tennis courts, a grass football field and a multi-sports venue.

Parque de Merendas de Alpiarça

Alpiarça

Wide area, very quiet, full of trees.

Barragem de Patudos

Alpiarça

As part of the Patudos set, it provides excellent conditions for water sports, such as canoeing and rowing, and sport fishing.

Jardim Dom Dion

Alpiarça

Garden space with children's playground. Inside, there is a terrace where live music shows are held.

Parque Público de Alpiarça

Alpiarça

Space landscaped with flower-beds, bandstand, fountain and garden benches.

Parque de Merendas da Barragem

Alpiarça

Perfect place to enjoy the landscape surrounding the Patudos Dam, with some tables and benches, as well as trees that, in summer, delight those who come to this place.

Biblioteca Municipal de Alpiarça

Alpiarça

Space also known as the Doutor Hermínio Duarte Paciência Library, opened in 2007, with an adult section, a children's section and a multipurpose room.

Estação Arqueológica do Cabeço da Bruxa

Alpiarça

Archaeological station that presents remains that extend from the Chalcolithic to the Roman period. The Late Bronze Age necropolis stands out due to the diversity and state of conservation of the ceramic containers that make it up.

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Where to eat in Alpiarça

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Where to sleep in Alpiarça

Quinta da Torre
Quinta da Torre

3 star

Typical house located in Ribatejo Alpiarça, associated with agriculture and the creation of race horses, has an arena that provides great tours by 100 acres of…

AtJuditeHome
AtJuditeHome

Guesthouse with simple rooms well presented, ideal for spending a night at affordable prices. In the restaurant you can art pieces made by the Chef, who is als…

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