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Museu Etnográfico do Trajo Algarvio
- heritage
Rua Doutor José Dias Sancho, 61
8150-141, São Brás de Alportel
The museum is housed in a building representative of late 19th-century bourgeois architecture. The exhibits include a display of traditional Algarve costumes from the 19th and 20th centuries and a collection of popular religious sculptures. Around twenty antique Algarve vehicles are on display on the farm's premises. There is also an exhibition of harnesses and agricultural implements and an area dedicated to cork.
Calçadinha de São Brás de Alportel
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Rua da Calçadinha Romana
8150, São Brás de Alportel
A Roman-medieval road, a testament to the earliest trade flows in the area. Currently, two sections of the road are uncovered: Section A, 100 meters long, and Section B, 550 meters long.
Poço Velho
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EM1207, 420-A
8150, São Brás de Alportel
Here, at the Mesquita site, José Vicente de Brito, a São Paulo poet, was born and lived. In his memory, a verse of his was placed in Poço Velho. The site honors the poet, who died in 1957.
Igreja Matriz de São Brás de Alportel
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Largo da Igreja
8150-151, São Brás de Alportel
La iglesia tiene planta longitudinal, compuesta por tres naves y cinco tramos. En su interior destaca el baptisterio barroco del siglo XVIII, con un retablo de mármol, único ejemplar en el Algarve.
Parque da Serra
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- leisure
Parises
8150, São Brás de Alportel
This unique park, with a large, centuries-old tree, offers a pleasant space with wooden tables and benches. It's ideal for gatherings with friends and family.
Percurso Pedestre da Fonte Férrea
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São Brás de Alportel
8150, São Brás de Alportel
This 2-kilometer hiking trail reaches a maximum altitude of 504 meters. After walking for 1 kilometer on a paved road, you'll find a dirt path on the right and enter the forest. These first few kilometers are relaxing, and hikers can enjoy a refreshing dip in the mineral water at one of the accessible springs along this trail and visit the remains of an ancient tomb.
Aldeia Típica de Alportel
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Alportel
8150, São Brás de Alportel
Narrow cobblestone streets, highlighted by chimneys, ovens, sloping roofs, whitewashed walls, courtyards, and terraces. A stroll leads to tranquility, and the fresh air carries the aroma of rockrose, rosemary, and wildflowers. The historic center of the village of São Brás de Alportel features single-story, whitewashed houses of traditional architecture, as well as the palatial buildings of former cork industrialists and merchants, with tiled facades, carved stonework, and iron balconies.
Percurso de BTT de São Brás de Alportel
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CM1202
8150, São Brás de Alportel
A 20-kilometer bike route. These trails run through the heart of the mountains. An adventure filled with surprises, with sudden descents and steep climbs. The itineraries are tailored to each mountain biker.
Percurso Pedestre da Várzea da Cova
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Almargens
8150, São Brás de Alportel
This trail is located on the valley floor, along mule trails. It is 28 km long, allowing you to discover rural areas of extreme beauty and enjoying a unique microclimate.
Poço da Gola
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Largo da Feira
3660, Manhouce
Small artificial dam, which receives the pure water that comes down from Serra Amarela, being fed by two waterfalls: Saxoeira and Gola.