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Igreja da Misericórdia de Oleiros
- heritage
Rua Dr. Francisco Rebelo de Albuquerque
6160-413, Oleiros
Religious architecture built during the reign of D. Manuel I, with a single nave and niche on the main facade, on which appears the inscription with the date 1714, which probably indicates the year in which the reconstruction works were completed. Inside you can see the national style gilded altarpiece and the images of: S. João Evangelista, Nossa Senhora das Dores, Senhor dos Passos and Senhor Morto. These images are life-sized and highly expressive.
Serra do Muradal
- country
São Torcato
6160, Oleiros
Located northeast of Oleiros, it reaches its maximum altitude at 800 meters. The mountain is surrounded by four hills, each topped by a chapel. The viewpoint that exists in Serra do Muradal provides a privileged view over a vast expanse of pine trees, shale towns and villages.
Cascatas da Fraga da Água d'Alta
- beach
- country
Orvalho
6185, Orvalho
It is a 25 meter high waterfall, which is located on a cliff called Cabeça Murada. There is also a viewpoint here, with the landscape featuring rugged reliefs of quartzite origin.
Meandros do Rio Zêzere
- country
Álvaro
6160, Oleiros
The Meanders of the Zêzere River is one of the geosites of the Naturtejo Geopark classified by UNESCO. To learn a little more about the secrets that the Zêzere River hides, in an immense river valley that is, perhaps, one of the most beautiful that Portugal has, chose a kayak trip.
Praia Fluvial Açude Pinto
- beach
Praia Fluvial Açude Pinto
6160, Oleiros
River beach with surrounding spaces of great beauty. It has a bathing area for children, another with more depth, a playground, picnic area and terrace.
Praia Fluvial de Álvaro
- beach
Praia Fluvial de Álvaro
6160, Oleiros
River beach located in the village of Álvaro. In addition to the banks of the river, the beach has a floating pool, divided into two parts: one for adults, the other for children. Children's playground, picnic area and bar support the beach. The tranquility of the waters allows the practice of nautical sports.
Miradouro da Praça de Misericórdia
- country
- leisure
Praça de Misericórdia
6160, Oleiros
Viewpoint of great beauty, not only for the panoramic view, but also for the schist walls and benches that combine perfectly with the beauty of the landscape.
Lagar de Azeite
- art
Rua dos Lagares, 9
6160-015, Oleiros
In this carefully restored old olive press, you can see the machines and utensils that were used to make olive oil in times gone by.
Casa da Cultura de Oleiros
- art
Rua Padre António de Andrade, 1
6160-409, Oleiros
Well-kept cultural venue, comprising a library and auditorium, where cultural and social activities that energize the region take place. Colloquiums, cinema sessions, exhibitions are some examples.
Álvaro
- country
- heritage
Álvaro
6160, Álvaro
The village of Álvaro is part of the network of shale villages. It preserves an admirable religious heritage, which is why it is assumed that, in times gone by, it would have been an important region for religious orders. The Circuito das Capelas (Chapel's Circuit) will allow you to observe the remains of the religious history of this village.