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Villages in Porto de Mós
Alvados
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Alvados
2480, Alvados
In this area, you should visit the Alvados and Santo António caves, where you can see stalactites and stalagmites, and the lagoon. Surrounding it are the mountains of the Serra dos Candeeiros and it lies on the slopes of the Serra de Aire. Also visit the parish church, the windmills, and the rural houses. In terms of handicrafts, cork work, lace, and embroidery stand out.
Alqueidão da Serra
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Alqueidão da Serra
2480, Alqueidão da Serra
The area features a stretch of Roman road, rural houses, and the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Tojeirinho as notable monuments. The region is rich in natural beauty, particularly the Lapas caves (only accessible with a guide). Black stone is quarried in this area for ornamentation and paving of squares and sidewalks. Rag dollwork is a prominent craft.
Alcaria
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Alcaria
2480, Alcaria
A rural village with rustic houses. A special note to its walls. This is a region of small caves. It belongs to the Aires and Candeeiros Mountains Natural Park. The crafstwork includes tapestries and more.
Arrimal
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- heritage
Arrimal
2480, Arrimal
A village at the Aires and candeiros Mountains, with old rural houses. The area is rich in oak tree forests and in masonry stones, named "pedra malia". In Alqueidão do Arrimal, on January 1, the cattle is still traditionally blessed. The craftswork includes tapestries and more.
Serro Ventoso
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Serro Ventoso
2480, Serro Ventoso
A rural village with typical mountain villages and lands divided by stone walls. A special note to the mothr church and to the chapels of Saint Silvestre, Saint Ana, Our Lady of Saúde (Good Health) and Our Lady of Carmo. There are departures for lovely walks along the Aire and Candeeiros Mountains. The craftswork includes the queijo da serra (Estrela mountain cheese) and more.