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Porto de Mós is a village and municipality in the middle of the protected area of Serras de Aires and Candeeiros, with about 27 thousand inhabitants, divided into 13 parishes. This is one of the few counties in the region that not only lost population in recent decades, as they have seen little growth. The town of Porto de Mós-built in 1305 by King Dinis-is closely linked to its characteristic Castle, also called Castle of d. Fuas Roupinho. The plan of the castle is an irregular Pentagon and counter the panoramic covers the village, the hills of lamps and a beautiful landscape. The region is known for its impressive caves, and is in Porto de Mós which may find the most imposing: the cave of Santo António Caves of Alvados and, above all, the famous caves de Mira d'Aire. Discovered in 1947, are the largest caves of Portugal and, in 2010, have been classified as one of the Seven natural wonders of Portugal.

What to do in Porto de Mós

Castelo de Porto de Mós

Porto de Mós

The plan of the castle is an irregular Pentagon. Features a thick wall and is reinforced in every angle with a tower. Four of the five towers were restored. The main façade is torn by a round arch, which provides access, through a domed, the entrance door, with bow down inside. On the second floor there is a double-drill arcade …

Grutas de Mira d'Aire

Porto de Mós

Discovered in 1947, these are the largest caves in Portugal. They are configured like a gallery/room/well and their formation is due to erosion and to tectonic changes. There are subterranean lakes and rooms with lovely calcareous formations. There are two elevators and a depth of 110 metres. Here one finds the Grande Lagoa (Large Lagoon), formed by the Rio Negro …

Grutas de Alvados

Porto de Mós

Discovered in 1964, they are located on the Minde hill, in an area where these formations abound. They are configured like a gallery/room/well. A special note to the stalactites, stalagmites and illumnitaed lakes in the interconnected rooms.

Alvados

Porto de Mós

In this place, the caves of Alvados and Saint António, with their stalactites and stalagmites and the lagoon are worth a visit. In the surrounding area, there is the Candeeiros mountain and the Aire mountain. A pecial not to the …

Grutas de Santo António

Porto de Mós

Discovered in 1955, they are part of a set of caves that exist in the Minde hill. They are configured like a gallery/room and they have a natural chimney. They are filled with stalactites and stalagmites, the largest room has …

Troço de Via Romana em Alqueidão da Serra

Porto de Mós

This is a roman path and it has 150 metres of its route well preserved. It is presumed that this road was made on the I a.C century or I d.C. century. It is classified as Building of Public Interest.

Lagoa Grande do Arrimal

Porto de Mós

The Arrimal Lagoons are surrounded by calcareous wells. The Lagoa Grande (Large Lagoon) uses the wtaer of the Espinho valley and becomes quite important in times of drought. Both lagoons are surrounded by pyrenean oaks, a species that is rare …

Capela de São Jorge

Porto de Mós

Built in 1393 by the Constable d. Nuno Álvares Pereira, where was your banner at the battle of Aljubarrota. The chapel of St. George is a small building with chancel, with a panelled Vault whose closing stone represents a Pelican. …

Fórnea

Porto de Mós

Many trails lead to this place, with a geological phenomenon that results in a natural amphitheatre. Inside the Fórnea there is the Cova da Velha, a cavity with a spring that flows down to the Fórnea Brook.

Miradouro de Serro Ventoso

Porto de Mós

Lookout point with views of the neighbouring hills.

Museu Industrial e Artesanal do Têxtil

Porto de Mós

Este museu permite descobrir uma época de ouro do têxtil em Portugal, quando Mira de Aire e Minde formaram um dos mais importantes pólos industriais têxteis no século XX.

Alqueidão da Serra

Porto de Mós

A place where a part of a roman road, th rural houses and the chapel of Our Lady of Tojeirinho stand out. The region is very beautiful, namely the Lapas caves (visits only with a guide). The black stone is …

Miradouro de Alqueidão da Serra

Porto de Mós

Situated in the Natural Park of Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, approximately 500 meters of altitude, the Belvedere is an excellent vantage point over the lands to the North and West of this mountainous system, being possible to distinguish the …

Museu Municipal de Porto de Mós

Porto de Mós

Opened since 1989. It is located by the Porto de Mós Town Hall. A special note to its fossils and dinossaur bones exhibitions.

Centro de Interpretação da Batalha de Aljubarrota

Porto de Mós

A space inaugurated in 1986. Located in the Military Fields of Saint Jorge. It features a documental exhibition about the period of 1369 to 1415 and to the battle between the Portuguese and Castillan armies in 1385. The exhibition is …

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Where to eat in Porto de Mós

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Where to sleep in Porto de Mós

Cooking & Nature Emotional Hotel
Cooking & Nature Emotional Hotel

4 star

The Cooking and Nature-Emotional Hotel has as its starting point the nature and cookery, together to provide a memorable visit. The environment is relaxing.…

Retiro da Avó Lídia
Retiro da Avó Lídia

The retreat of the Grandmother Lydia offers stays with signature. In the fourth "Charme", tradition expressed by personality and refinement; in the room "refug…

Chou da Covinha
Chou da Covinha

Manor House dating from the late 19th century, located in the Natural Park of Serra de Aire e Candeeiros. The home has been remodeled to give rise to this type…

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