Explore the best places
Museu do Sabão
- heritage
Rua da Escola Nova, 4
6040-024, Gavião
The Soap Museum was opened in 2013, in Belver, in the municipality of Gavião. Installed in the former Belver primary school, this museum has an advanced, interactive technological system that allows visitors to gain deeper knowledge about the history and art of soap and soap makers. Portugal became one of four countries in the world that have a Soap Museum.
Passadiços do Alamal
- country
Praia Fluvial do Alamal
6040-024, Gavião
The Alamal Walkways, starting next to Ponte de Belver or Praia Fluvial do Alamal, are located on the banks of the Tagus River, and are located in a valley of rare beauty. They are an integral part of PR1-GAV Arribas do Tejo, a 16 km circular pedestrian route. With low difficulty, these walkways can be walked at any time of year.
Ribeira da Venda
- beach
- country
Castelo Cernado
6040, Comenda
Space of great natural beauty, adapted to be a leisure area. It has a picnic area, children's playground and a children's pool. It is essential to pass by the Roman Bridge, the main attraction.
Praia Fluvial do Alamal
- beach
Quinta do Alamal
6040-060, Gavião
River beach with the Tagus River as a backdrop, as well as being located in the magnificent Quinta do Alamal. It has an extensive beach, with calm waters and a calming surrounding landscape.
Casa Colombo - Museu do Porto Santo
- heritage
Travessa da Sacristia, 2-4
9400-176, Porto Santo
A museum devoted to this navigator (Christopher Columbus) with a special note to the furniture of his age, Christopher Columbus's engravings, reproductions of the clothings of his days and a series of manuscripts, including his 3rd journey's travelogue.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
- heritage
Rua da Escola Nova
6040, Belver
Small temple built at the end of the 17th century, an example of religious architecture with rural characteristics from that time. The fresco decoration in the altar area deserves special attention.
Miradouro do Outeirinho
- country
- leisure
Rua Nunes Álvares Pereira, 5
6040-024, Belver
Magnificent viewpoint, with splendid views over the Tagus River, which winds through hills and valleys. It has benches and some trees to make the setting even more pleasant.
Miradouro do Castelo
- country
- leisure
Rua Dom Sancho I
6040, Belver
This is another place that offers a panoramic view of the Tagus River.
Castelo de Belver
- heritage
Rua de São Pedro
6040-024, Belver
Circular castle facing the Tagus River, built in 1194 by Sir Afonso Pais and rebuilt in 1390 by Sir Nuno Álvares Pereira. It maintains the walls of the wall, partly battlemented and with traces of turrets. The entrance door was built in the 15th century and has a round arch. Inside the castle is the chapel of São Brás, which features a pleasant 17th century altarpiece. Belver Castle was the starting point for several actions against the Moors, and also served as support for King João I during the War of Independence.
Solar do Peixe by Sofia
- food & drink
Largo José Joaquim Rodrigues, 4
2685-074, Sacavém
Traditional House serving essentially grilled fish on charcoal. His specialty is the stew to the fisherman.