This nice Algarve town keeps its labirynth of small narrow streets, sided by white houses, with a special note to the towers of the old Castle. The vertical lines of the minaret that remains of of old mosque and the horseshoe shaped archways of the Market lend it a vague arabic tone. By the Tenente Cabeçadas square observe a beautiful gothic portico that once was part of a convent and do visit the churches of São Clemente, Matriz de Loulé and Misericórdia.

When you enter in Leiria you can’t avoid noticing the castle that, from the top, seems to welcome those coming into the city. Conquered to the Moors in 1135, by D. Afonso Henriques, the castle passed, for many years, from hand to hand between Moors and Christians. In 1190, D. Sancho I ordered its reconstruction. Later in 1325 D. Dinis orders the construction of the Torre de Menagem that, nowadays, shelters a museological nucleus, where you will get to know the castle activity in past times. It was also by D. Dinis order that the Nossa Senhora da Pena Church …

The ancient Citadel, as well as important sections of the wall that surrounded the population, are still preserved. Archaeological work carried out in the Citadel of the Castle uncovered a Moorish quarter of centuries XII\/XIII, and various Roman structures of the 4th century. The Arab ceramic pieces found are exposed in the core of the Museum of Mértola.

O Museu do Côa organiza passeios pelo Rio Côa a bordo de uma embarcação electro-solar, construída apenas com materiais sustentáveis. Entre o Cais da Canada do Inferno e o sítio do Fariseu, num percurso de 4 quilómetros, os visitantes podem apreciar a biodiversidade local, numa experiência que é acompanhada por uma gegustação de cinho e frutos secos. O passeio não inclui visita aos núcleos de gravuras rupestres.

Buys and sells antiques.

Construction of a large wingspan, dating back to the beginning of the years 1920. It was recovered and restored in 1991, currently being used by the local population, who can buy flour or grind grain. Receive study visits.

The campsite Valpaços, located in the proximity of the river Rabaçal, is a quiet and relaxing, ideal to replenish energies, in a nice and cosy environment. In the immediate vicinity of the Park you can also visit the shrine of our Lady of health and the Roman bridge over the river Rabaçal.

A pavilion with official basketball and volleyball markings and non-official handball markings. It has a synthetic floor and 750 seats. It also has a space for gymnastics and combat sports.

Shop where you may buy varied handicraft.

Space where you can taste and buy the real ginjinha.