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Ermida de São Luís / Igreja Matriz de Ourique

  • heritage

Rua António Vitorino de Matos, 1
7670-363, Ourique

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

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

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

Mora

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

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

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

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

Penacova

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

Penacova

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

Penacova

Set of old windmills recovered and adapted for rural tourism.

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