Vila da Ponte

Located on the banks of the Távora river, Vila da Ponte, the "Pearl of Távora", is famed for its traditional small river fishes. This village has about 700 inhabitants who are mostly farmers and cattle raisers. Theere are also small firms. The roman bridge on the Távora is about 50 metres long and stands on four arches. The 17th century pillory signals the turning to a parish siege in 1661.