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Castelo Velho do Caratão
- heritage
CM1267
6120-702, Mação
A Neolithic defensive hillfort, likely rebuilt and reoccupied by the Romans until the 1st century. In 1160, Dom Afonso Henriques donated it to the Templars, who were to have built a castle there. However, this never came to fruition.
Estação Arqueológica Romana de Vale de Junco
- heritage
Ortiga
6120, Mação
Ancient Roman bathhouse consisting of two floors. Notable features include the atrium, flanked by the apodytherium and frigidarium, the tepidarium, and the caldarium. Part of the pipework that brought water from the nearby Eiras River and part of the walls remain.
Jardim Municipal de Mação
- country
- leisure
Largo dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra
6120, Mação
Located in front of City Hall, this is a very simple garden with greenery and benches. Inside, a floral greenhouse and a pond stand out. For younger children, there's a playground in the background.
Museu de Arte Pré-Histórica e do Sagrado no Vale do Tejo
- heritage
Largo Infante D. Henrique
6120-750, Mação
Museum dedicated to the spiritual and symbolic manifestations of the sacred: from prehistoric fertility rituals to the megalithic cult of the dead, including medieval sacred art.
Louriceira
- country
- heritage
Louriceira
6120, Mação
A small village near the source of the Olhos de Água springs. The church, dating from the early 16th century, and the estate of the former Morgados do Alviela are worth a visit. The handicrafts, especially woodwork, rugs, and rag quilts, are notable.
Miradouro do Bando dos Santos
- country
Miradouro do Bando dos Santos
6120, Mação
Vista única sobre as redondezas, oferecida pela Serra do Bando dos Santos.
Parque de Campismo de Ortiga - Mação
- hotels
Estrada da Barragem
6120-525, Mação
The campsite of Ortiga offers all conditions, not only rest, but also to organize and develop group activities and active tourism in direct contact with the natural environment. Overlooking the resevoir dam of Ortiga, and only 75 minutes from Lisbon, offers various facilities for their users, since hot water, recreation room, area for caravans and tents, telephone, amphitheatre, among other services. Ideal for organizing that week, weekend or even an unforgettable holiday with your family and friends. Delight in the Green Information horizon.
O Godinho
- food & drink
Rua da República, 12-A - EN3
6120-722, Mação
Simple and cozy House to propose a menu of well-prepared regional dishes.
Lena da Barragem
- food & drink
Estrada da Barragem
6120-525, Ortiga
A simple and comfortable space that serves traditional dishes, namely fish dishes and lamprey, in its season.
Restaurante da Casa Mansinho
- food & drink
Avenida Doutor Francisco Sá Carneiro
6120-724, Mação
Restaurant belonging to the accommodation of the same name. Rustic and welcoming space serving snacks, regional cuisine.