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Praia Fluvial de Cardigos

  • beach

Praia Fluvial de Cardigos
6120, Mação

Mação

A small river beach located on the banks of the Tagus River, nestled in a beautiful valley. It offers barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a bar.

Barragem de Pracana

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  • country

Barragem
6120, Mação

Mação

A buttress dam located on the Ocreza River, near its confluence with the Tagus. Completed in 1951, it only became fully operational in the late 1980s, after several structural repairs. Its primary function is hydroelectric power, and sports activities are permitted, with some restrictions.

Praia Fluvial de Carvoeiro

  • beach

Praia Fluvial de Carvoeiro
6120, Mação

Mação

River beach built on the riverbed that runs through Carvoeiro. It features a children's pool and a covered dining area equipped with barbecue grills.

Ermida de Santo António

  • heritage

Ladeira de Santo António
6120, Mação

Mação

The chapel was probably built in the 16th century and later underwent renovations in the 17th century. The interior features tile coverings dating from 1642.

Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

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Largo de Santo António
6120-731, Mação

Mação

This church was built by Philip II in 1597. It consists of three naves, with Tuscan columns and a Latin cross plan. Notable features include the tiles on the triumphal arch and the historical panels from 1644.

Castelo Velho do Caratão

  • heritage

CM1267
6120-702, Mação

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

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

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

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

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  • heritage

Louriceira
6120, Mação

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.

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