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Ermida de São Luís / Igreja Matriz de Ourique
- heritage
Rua António Vitorino de Matos, 1
7670-363, Ourique
Small pilgrimage hermitage with beautiful Pombaline tile panels. Rebuilt in the 18th century at the behest of King João V. The elegance of its main façade stands out, with rococo mortar work. Inside, the Baroque is already fully established in the large gilded and polychrome structures that spill over from the altarpieces.
Castelo de Ourique
- heritage
Rua Dom Manuel, 19
7670-282, Ourique
Built by King Dinis, there are currently traces and remains of the old castle, around two meters high. Being an important historical testimony, you can see the strong citadel and a walled enclosure.
Castro da Cola
- heritage
EN1163
7670-201, Ourique
The occupation began in the Bronze Age, with fortification works being reinforced during the period of Arab occupation. It is part of the Castro da Cola archaeological park, which is made up of several megalithic monuments, Chalcolithic settlements and necropolises from the Bronze and Iron Ages.
O Solar da Vila
- food & drink
Rua da Esperança, 25
7490-072, Cabeção
Simple restaurant, decorated with a panel of tiles on the wall, flanked by Windows, in addition to some pottery of the region that make the room brighter and more enjoyable. The specialty is the boar stew, but there are other suggestions also recommended.
Miradouro do Jardim de Penacova
- country
- leisure
Largo Alberto Leitão
3360, Penacova
Location offering a beautiful view over the Buçaco mountains, the Mondego River and the village of Penacova.
Miradouro do Penedo de Castro
- country
- leisure
Penacova
3360, Penacova
A group of granit rocks on a hillsidee near Penacova, with lovely views of the Livraria do Mondego (Mondego River's Library).
Penedo de Castro
- country
Penedo de Castro
3360, Penacova
Granite block located in the upper part of the village. It started out being called Penedo do Cheira, as it was located above the town of Cheira, but was later given the name Penedo de Castro, in 1908, in honor of the writer Augusto Mendes Simões Castro. This location offers an impressive panoramic view over Penacova.
Barragem da Raiva
- beach
- country
Barragem da Raiva
3360, Oliveira do Mondego
Dam located on the Mondego River, with cool, tree-lined banks. The practice of sporting and leisure activities is permitted, with restrictions.
Moinhos de Portela de Oliveira
- heritage
Portela de Oliveira
3360, Sazes do Lorvão
Set of old windmills that transformed cereals into flour. Some are in good condition and others are in a high degree of degradation.
Moinhos da Atalhada
- heritage
Atalhada
3360, Friúmes
Set of old windmills recovered and adapted for rural tourism.