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Barragem de Vale de Gaio / Barragem de Trigo de Morais
- beach
- country
Barragem de Vale de Gaio / Barragem de Trigo de Morais
7595, Vale de Gaio
A dam located in the Xarama river (Sado's River Basin) right in the planes of the Alentejo region. Fishing and swimming are allowed. Motor boats and surfing are allowed with some restrictions.
Estação Arqueológica do Senhor dos Mártires
- heritage
Rua Matriz
7580, Alcácer do Sal
The site is buried under olive trees. It is classed as a National Monument. In this site, four different types of graves have been found, all of which related to crematory rituals.
Castelo de Alcácer do Sal
- heritage
Rua do Castelo
7580-197, Alcácer do Sal
A moorish castle that was built during the 6th century. Conquered by the Portuguese crown in 1217, it ceased being used for military purposes in the 15th century. In the 16th century, the Order of Aracoelli founded a convent there, where they remained until 1834. Currently, one can visit the ruins of the catle, of the Aracoelli convent, of the church of Saint Mary that dates back to the 13th century and vestiges of several houses.
Passo da Rua de Évora
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Rua de Évora
7150-133, Borba
Work by the architect Francisco José de Abreu, it is part of the set of Passos in this region, which are among the largest in the country. The jambs are decorated with volutes of vegetal elements. The vault and walls covered in murals.
Passo da Rua da Aramenha
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Rua da Aramenha
7150-145, Borba
The Rua da Aramenha's Passo is one of the monuments part of the Passos do Senhor set. It is built in white marble, dates from the 18th century and was designed by the architect José Francisco de Abreu.
Adega de Borba
- leisure
Largo Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral, 25
7151-913, Borba
Founded in 1955, Adega de Borba was the first of a series of wineries set up in the Alentejo, currently bringing together 300 associated winegrowers who cultivate around 2,000 hectares of vines, distributing 70% red varieties and 30% white varieties. It has a large tasting room, an auditorium with capacity for 60 people and a room for 150 people.
Jardim Municipal de Borba
- country
- leisure
Rua Florbela Espanca
7150, Borba
Spacious garden with various tree species, benches and playground. One of the ex-libris of Borba is located here, the Fonte das Bicas.
São Gregório
- country
- heritage
São Gregório
7150, Rio de Moinhos
Village created in the 15th century, whose lands were owned by D. Luís Galvão Coutinho Freire. Its populations lived, essentially, at the expense of agriculture, given the fertility of the land for cultivation. Since it was close to Vila Viçosa, Estremoz and Borba, abandonment became inevitable. It had almost 40 inhabitants, but in the 80s it was abandoned, until, in 1998, it was acquired and recovered to give rise to the Village Tourism.
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Consolação do Bosque
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Quinta do Bosque
7150-232, Borba (Matriz)
Convent founded in 1505 by Dom Jaime IV, fourth Duke of Bragança. It was here that this historical figure isolated himself, consumed by remorse for having had his wife, the Duchess Dona Leonor, killed. The highlight goes to the forest inside, given its richness, which includes artificial lakes, islands, chapels, fountains and corners of great beauty.
Coreto de Borba
- art
Rua das Casas Novas
7150-123, Borba
Small bandstand located in Jardim de Borba, close to the well-known Fonte das Bicas.