Carregal do Sal

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Between the Estrela and Caramulo mountains, and bordered by the Dão and Mondego rivers, the municipality of Carregal do Sal, as we know it today, was created in 1836. While Carregal was the name of a place in Currelos, "do Sal" derives from the fact that, in the 18th century, large salt mines were built there, serving for almost two centuries as a storage facility for salt transported by boat from Figueira da Foz. In terms of crafts, the wrought iron and carved work, tinwork, and tile painting are noteworthy. Gastronomically, it also carries the weight of tradition: roast kid goat "à la" suckling pig, rabbit "à la" Capitão-Mor, lamb roasted in a wood-fired oven, and eels "à la" piano are the most typical dishes, which should be duly complemented with the fine wine of the demarcated Dão region.

What to do in Carregal do Sal

Túmulos Rupestres do Passal

Carregal do Sal

It is one of the most significant material testimonies of funerary practices or burial rituals over the centuries since the High Middle Ages. It is a set of tombs carved into the rock, located behind the parish cemetery on private land.

Casa do Passal

Carregal do Sal

Its construction dates back to the 19th century, notable for its eclectic architecture and the imposing main façade, with a grand entrance and grand design. It is also particularly notable for the memory of the consul who once lived there. This was the home of diplomat Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who, while serving as Consul General in Bordeaux in …

Museu Municipal Manuel Soares de Albergaria

Carregal do Sal

The Carregal do Sal Museum is housed in the former building known as the "Casas das Correntes" (Chain Houses), built by Manuel Soares de Albergaria in the mid-20th century. This building will become the future museum.

Cristo Rei de Cabanas de Viriato

Carregal do Sal

Statue dating from 1933, built by Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Portuguese consul in Bordeaux during the Holocaust. The imposing Christ the King was brought from Belgium in blocks and erected on this lookout point that was part of his …

Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Carvalhais

Carregal do Sal

Chapel that is currently in ruins and that owes its name to the legend that tells that at the time of the Moorish invasions, an image of Our Lady was hidden in the trunk of one of the many oak …

Dolmen da Orca / Lapa da Orca

Carregal do Sal

A megalithic monument, a prehistoric tomb dating back approximately 5,500 years, consists of a polygonal chamber with nine pillars, two of which are broken. It has a roof and a long corridor with eight pillars on one side and seven …

Biblioteca Municipal de Carregal do Sal

Carregal do Sal

A space that includes a multipurpose room, library, multimedia room and children's room, where stories are read, and educational games are available.

Praia Fluvial de Papízios

Carregal do Sal

Access is somewhat difficult, as you'll have to travel a winding path to get there, but the place's sheer beauty is worth the effort.

Praia Fluvial de Pé Rodrigo

Carregal do Sal

A river beach with a grassy area and large trees, easily accessible; just follow the signs for the EN234.

Miradouro da Cadina

Carregal do Sal

Viewpoint with magnificent views over Beijós.

Cabanas de Viriato

Carregal do Sal

According to legend, it was the birthplace of Viriato, the famous Portuguese leader. It is also the birthplace of Aristides Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul in Bordeaux, who saved thousands of Jews during World War II. Remains of importante houses …

Jardim de Cristo Rei

Carregal do Sal

Garden with a small lawn, medium-sized trees and benches.

Igreja Matriz de Oliveira do Conde

Carregal do Sal

A 12th-century monument that underwent extensive renovations in the 18th and 19th centuries, it preserves its original Gothic Main Chapel, with a vaulted ceiling. Beneath the Gothic-Manueline arch lies the tomb of the knight Fernão Gomes de Góis, executed in …

Núcleo de Palheiras das Cimalhinhas

Carregal do Sal

The Cimalhinhas Palheiras Nucleus is part of the Cimalhinhas Heritage Trail. The Cimalhinhas Heritage Trail, in Carregal do Sal, is a local project to safeguard, enhance, and transform archaeological heritage into a museum, aiming to preserve and recover evidence of …

Quinta do Cerrado

Carregal do Sal

Quinta do Cerrado is part of the Dão Wine Route, offering visits to the winery, the most beautiful vineyards featuring the region's selected traditional grape varieties, and the traditional rural house. You also have the opportunity to visit União Comercial …

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Where to eat in Carregal do Sal

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Where to sleep in Carregal do Sal

Hotel Salinas
Hotel Salinas

2 star

Accommodation with 18 rooms with toilet, laundry service (when requested) and restaurant, among others.

Casas do Zagão
Casas do Zagão

In the Centre of the town lies this granite House with more than 300 years, characteristic of beirã zone, keeping the traditional wood-burning oven, haystack a…

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Penalva do Castelo

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Cinfães

Cinfães

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Santa Comba Dão

Santa Comba Dão

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Lamego

Lamego

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