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Praia da Alagoa
- beach
Rua da Alagoa
9225, Machico
Beach also known as Porto da Cruz Bathing Complex, with clear waters, black sand and good access to the sea. It has a restaurant area, changing rooms and bathrooms.
Porto de Recreio de Machico
- beach
Rua do Leiria, 9
9200-085, Machico
Shelter port located in the bay of Machico that allows shelter of small and medium-sized vessels. Next to this, there is an area with various entertainment and leisure infrastructures.
Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo
- heritage
Rua General António Teixeira de Aguiar
9200-084, Machico
Ancient fortress with a triangular plan, built in the 18th century to defend Machico beach, crossing fire with the fort of São João do Desembarcadouro. It is part of the typology of 17th century Iberian bastioned forts. Currently, a tourist office operates here.
Palácio do Pelourinho / Cadeia Comarcã e Posto da GNR
- heritage
Largo da Imaculada Conceição
2150-125, Golegã
Noble 18th century building that once worked as a county jail and Republican National Guard post, as a telegraph station and as the State Secretariat for Agriculture and Food. Currently, it functions as a museum.
Igreja Matriz da Azinhaga / Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
- heritage
Rua do Espírito Santo
2150-034, Golegã
Chapel probably built in the second half of the 17th century, presenting characteristics of Mannerist and Baroque architecture. It consists of three naves with five bays, a main chapel flanked by side chapels, and a bell tower.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos / Igreja da Misericórdia da Golegã
- heritage
Rua José Relvas
2150-200, Golegã
Mannerist chapel probably built in 1570. In the 17th century it was covered with tiles and, in the 19th century, the main altar altarpiece was placed. A highlight is the set of 17th-century polychrome pattern tiles that cover the walls.
Centro Hípico Lusitanus
- leisure
Largo Marquês de Pombal
2150-130, Golegã
Space where you can take horse riding lessons or go horse riding. It has an open and covered riding arena, boxes, restaurant and bar.
Parque de Campismo Municipal da Golegã
- hotels
Largo do Parque de Campismo, 7
2150-269, Golegã
The Golegã Municipal Camping Park, located next to the historic center of Golegã, and close to Lagoa da Alverca, is a market for the marshland landscape and the moorland in the distance. It is the perfect place to rest and explore the region, discovering the culture and traditions of the local people. Nearby the park there is also a lot of nautical initiatives and activities, among other attractions.
Azinhaga
- country
- heritage
Azinhaga
2150, Golegã
This village was considered the most typical in the Ribatejo region, as it still preserves some of its traditional customs. It is located in the countryside, where cereal crops predominate and is bordered by olive groves. Here you can see the hermitage of São José, the Chapel of Espírito Santo with its Juncal faience jars, the Chapel of Santa Maria de Almonda, with an interesting architectural design, the parish church, some manor houses, courtyards and terraced houses. The typical campino and fisherman costumes are characteristic of this region. This area offers pleasant walks and offers conditions for canoeing.
Jardim Público de Azinhaga
- country
- leisure
Largo das Divisões
2150, Golegã
Green space with grassy and flower beds, a vast grove of trees offering shade and a bandstand..