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Passos do Senhor
- heritage
Rua do Benquerer
7240, Mourão
A veneration station with a modest construction, built at the end of the 17th century by the Brotherhood of Senhor Jesus dos Passos. They are made of masonry and the frames are made of slate. There are seven Steps, which are distributed according to the route of the procession held every year, and are decorated for this purpose.
Jardim Público de Mourão
- country
- leisure
Praça da República
7240, Mourão
To rest under a good shade or just to contemplate the diversity of vegetation and flower beds, this garden is a good choice. In the center, where the dirt paths converge, there is a bust.
Museu da Luz
- heritage
Largo da Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz
7240-100, Luz
Museum created in 2003, during the transfer of Aldeia da Luz, as a result of its submersion by the Alqueva dam. The collections on display here are ethnographic and archaeological in nature. It has three rooms: the Luz room, the Memory room and a temporary exhibition room.
Aldeia da Luz
- country
- heritage
Luz
7240-100, Mourão
Aldeia da Luz, as it is known today, is the result of the advancement of time. With the construction of the Alqueva dam, old Luz, of Paleolithic and Neolithic origins, was submerged, as was Lousa Castle, of Roman origin, and some Roman road crossings the Guadiana. Against the wishes of the population, a village was built from scratch, about two kilometers from the old one, inaugurated in 2002. Despite the attempt to maintain the previous features and heritage assets, it is impossible to perfectly reproduce what the waters carried away. To prevent this village's past from being equally submerged, the …
Castelo de Mourão
- heritage
Rua Frei António das Chagas
7240-252, Mourão
The walls and towers remain from the 17th century fortifications to this day. The consistent medieval wall is made of marble and granite and is torn by several doors. It has a triangular plan with square towers. Inside the walls, the Casa da Guarda and the old Town Hall stand out. The military complex retains, despite being quite damaged, a unique and picturesque appearance.
Museu da Emigração Açoriana
- heritage
Rua do Estrela
9600-525, Ribeira Grande
Museum that has a vast collection of local ethnography donated by João Bosco da Mota Amaral, all from emigrants and the authorities of the host countries. It is located in the old Ribeira Grande Fish Market.
Praia de Porto Formoso
- beach
Praia de Porto Formoso
9625, Porto Formoso
Small beach with clear waters and black sand, where you can sunbathe and ride small boats.
Ponte da Ribeira Grande
- heritage
1ª Travessa do Conde de Jácome Correia
9600, Ribeira Grande
The eight-arch bridge, which is represented in the city's coat of arms, crosses the river that flows into the Atlantic Ocean and which gives the municipality its name. It is one of the highlights of the city of Ribeira Grande and forms the connection between the eastern and western parts of the city. Below, between the river, stands a leafy garden.
Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara
- beach
Areal de Santa Bárbara
9600, Ribeira Seca
Non-urban beach, with clear waters and extensive sand, very popular with surfers. It has leisure and support infrastructure for bathers.
Praia da Ribeira Grande
- beach
Praia da Ribeira Grande
9600, Ribeira Grande
Beach with extensive sand and clear waters, surrounded by rocks and dunes forming a dark blanket. Being located in the center of the village, this beach allows for beautiful urban and cultural walks.